A new survey by the National Retail Federation says that American’s will spend more than $18 billion on Valentine’s Day, making it one of our “spendiest” holidays, close on the heels of Christmas and Halloween. According to the NRF, the average outlay will be around $130 a person — a $5 uptick from last year, though the “average” for men actually clocks in at around $176, while for women it hovers around $90.
Tag: Merchant service provider
Checks — They’re Not Just for Paper Anymore
Checks — They’re Not Just for Paper Anymore The Rise of eChecks and ACH In our dauntless search to bring…
Tips for Choosing a Merchant Service Provider
Tips for Choosing a Merchant Service Provider There are two things that define success for a merchant: what is being…
Merchant Service Provider: Six Signs a Business Needs One
Merchant Service Provider: Six Signs a Business Needs One For a merchant to be successful, it needs payment options that…
Business Financing: Improving Transaction Management through Payment Processing
Retail and online businesses need to accept various payment methods today. Cash is less common, while credit and debit cards…
Merchant Service Provider or ISO Selection: Obtain Sufficient Details from Each Candidate
What are the most important questions to ask when selecting a merchant service provider or ISO? Credit card processing can…
Merchant Service provider ISO: Frequently Asked Questions
When a business opens a merchant account, it often has questions about the role of the account issuer. Despite its ongoing service to a business, the role of an account provider can seem obscured by its “middle man” status, a status that most businesses wish to have clarified before they open an account. Also known as an ISO (independent service organization), a service provider plays a crucial role in the merchant service industry. Below, we answer frequently asked questions regarding ISOs to clarify their role.
