Scam Alert, Pt. II:  How to Protect Against Skimmers

Last week, we mentioned a rash of phony invoices that are being sent by companies alleging to help with EMV upgrades, along with some preliminary advice on how…

Spring Brings New Marketing Opportunities—Get Out in Your Community with Mobile Processing Solutions

With spring just around the corner, now is the time to think about all those inventive ways to take your business to the next level. The arrival of warmer weather also ushers…

Still Behind the Curve on EMV Chip Processing? Why Your Business Can’t Afford to Procrastinate

Though gas stations received an extension for the EMV liability shift, AVP Solutions is still seeing far too many businesses dragging their feet on upgrading their equipment…

Do You Use Mobile Phone Credit Card Processing? What You Need to Know Now

In fact, even pop-up roadside stands now have the ability to accept payments. As the world moves away from cash-based transactions, mobile…

VISA Revenue Up and So Is Chip Card Use — Along With Fraud Costs

An array of studies reveal interesting new “market metrics” for the economy, at least from the payment card side of the equation. Visa revenue in Europe is up 25% — to an all time high, as Pymnts.com reports.

Beyond the Headlines–The Real Faces of Credit Card Fraud

We’ve heard plenty of news regarding credit card data breaches at hotels and retailers across the nation. In fact, these occurrences come so frequently that they now seem to become “white noise” in the background of our social consciousness.

Are Your Customers About to Get Scrooged? Without the Most Secure Payment Processing, They May Be

Is your business feeling the holiday pressure yet? As much as we all look forward to this joyful time of year, we also face the stress that comes with it.

Turn Credit Card Processing Security into a Customer Confidence Booster

With so many data breaches in recent years, far too many of your customers have either…

Online Payment Processing: Preparing Your Website for Credit Acceptance

Online Payment Processing: Preparing Your Website for Credit Acceptance Setting Up Your Ecommerce Site You have your domain name and…