We write a lot about the coming changes to “charge cards” as we’ve known them, for a couple generations. Changes driven both by technology, and the vulnerabilities of that technology. For example, as a regular reader of these posts, you know that EMV cards are coming, with adaptation being pushed even faster by news of massive breaches at Target, Neiman-Marcus, and other retailers.
Category: Business Merchant Services
Restaurant Owners Readying for EMV But Want More Card Protection
Plastic and digits are used in lieu of cash everywhere, but the food biz continues to find itself one of the most heavily “charged” industries, since everyone — whether it’s a fast food fish filet, sit-down bone-in ribeye, a morning tofu scramble, or anything else — has to eat.
Credit Card Processing Solutions
Every business needs the ability to accept credit cards but do you know which card processing solutions are best for your business? There are a variety of options so we will talk about a few here and if you would like to find out more or have additional questions, contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
The Cost of a Breach: Target Reports Profits Nearly Cut in Half
As an astute reader of this space, you have, of course, been following all the news and fallout emanating from the Target data breach, affecting upwards of 110 million customers (and of course numerous banks and credit unions who suddenly had to reissue cards, cover fraudulent charges, etc.)
What are the Benefits of Business Merchant Services?
Business merchant services allow you to easily accept credit card payments and checks whether at a retail location, on your website, or even via your mobile phone. If you sell services or products, you’ll need merchant account solutions to help you run your business.
How to Choose the Best Business Merchant Services
Business merchant services are an integral part of your business so choosing the right provider is important to ensure the best service at the best rates. When looking for merchant account solutions some of the questions you should ask or investigate are:
What Is a Virtual Merchant Account?
A virtual merchant account allows you to enter sales online from wherever you have an internet connection. Whether you are a virtual merchant or a brick and mortar business, this type of account can benefit you. While a virtual merchant usually processes many or all of their orders via their website, therefore requiring a way to process payments, a brick and mortar business who may not offer the option to place orders online benefits from a virtual merchant account in ways that include:
What Should You Look for in Business Merchant Services?
If you’re in business, you need a way to accept payments from your customers, right? From accepting credit cards to accepting checks, business merchant services allow you to process the transactions that are vital to your business.
What Are the Benefits of a Merchant Account?
If you are starting a business, or currently own one, you need business merchant services so that you can accept debit and credit card payments from your customers.
Just a few of the ways that a merchant account helps your business are:
