David Iafrate
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David Iafrate founded International Bancard in 2001 with the goal of putting a more human face on the payment acceptance industry. David maintains hands-on involvement with each of the company’s partners across the United States, leading a true family of clients – from mom-and-pop shops to professional sports stadiums – representing more than 60 unique industries. In 2015, recognizing the everyday importance of credit acceptance to real people leading real lives, David oversaw the development and national launch of Property Payments, an International Bancard proprietary software program designed to streamline the rental process for landlords and tenants alike.
5 Ways to Prepare for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday
The holiday season is almost upon us and your business needs to be prepared for the influx of customers, both online and in-store. There are a few things you should do to prepare for the holiday season. Below are five tips, from advertising to secure payment acceptance, that will benefit your business in preparation for...
November 19, 2017
4 Reasons Why Your Business Needs to Accept Credit Cards
As a business owner, you have many responsibilities; making sure you have a great product to offer your customers, ensuring you have the right staff, abiding by rules and laws, marketing your business to new clientele, paying bills, and so on. Why add one more thing to your never-ending list of things to do when it comes to accepting...
December 6, 2016
The Benefits of Local Payment Acceptance Companies
Some of the trendier merchant services companies are popular with small business owners looking to accept credit card payments. It may be easy at first with the initial card reader you’re given. However, you then end up paying more in fees, and your equipment will most likely not be EMV-compliant, a big safety concern for your...
November 14, 2016
Gift Card Program: 4 Business Advantages
A gift card program is a terrific tool to motivate customers to purchase your products and services. These programs are easy to maintain and keep your customers engaged and coming back to your business. Whether you have a retail store, a restaurant, or something in between, gift cards will help build your repeat customer base...
October 27, 2016
Credit Card Processing: 17 Terms You Need to Know
If you are new to the world of credit card processing, you might not know key industry terms. As the CEO of International Bancard, a premier payment acceptance solutions provider, I am an industry expert and can tell you some of the key credit card processing terms you will need to know when talking to a...
October 20, 2016
Credit Card Processing Best Practices for Small Business
Implementing best practices in credit card processing will help you decrease the likelihood of fraudulent transactions and chargebacks. Technological advances like the new EMV chip enabled credit and debit cards have been issued in order to prevent fraudulent charges. Ensure you are only using service providers that are PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security...
October 4, 2016
How Your Startup Can Accept Online Payments with Ease
Accepting online payments can help increase small business sales. You have many options for accepting online payments, including accepting eChecks, recurring billing, online gateways and integrations, and more! Allow your customers the ease of paying online, as accepting credit and debit cards online is easy. You just need a merchant account with a payment acceptance company,...
September 28, 2016
Grow Your Business Through Payment Acceptance [Infographic]
Starting a business can be overwhelming and confusing. Do you know the steps to take to help grow your business? If you're looking to grow your business, consider payment acceptance through different channels. It's simple! By accepting credit cards, mobile payments, or even online payments, you can enjoy an increase in sales, which helps your business grow....
September 16, 2016