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What are Merchant Services and Why Do They Matter to My Business?
It is crucial for a business to accept different payment types to make it easy for customers. As a business owner, you probably have been approached by a merchant services company at one point in time, but you may not even know what merchant services are. In the simplest form, the term merchant services is used to describe...
8 Common Misconceptions About Merchant Services
If you already accept credit cards, are looking to switch merchant services providers or want to begin the process of accepting credit cards, it's important to know exactly what you are getting out of a merchant services provider. There are a number of providers that want to assistt their clients and help them accept credit cards the best way...
Top 5 Payment Acceptance Solutions for Small Business
Deciding on what type of payments to accept at your business can be difficult, but deciding how your business should accept credit cards can be overwhelming. With so many payment acceptance options available for small businesses, it's hard to navigate the products and actually begin processing payments. What you think may be the best way to accept credit cards may...
What You Need to Accept Credit Cards Checklist [Infographic]
Cash is still a popular medium of exchange, but it no longer enjoys the dominance it once did. In its place are more convenient payment options such as credit cards and debit cards. In fact, roughly 80 percent of U.S. consumers prefer using plastic instead of cash. So if you don’t already accept credit cards,...
6 Easy Ways Your Business Can Avoid Credit Card Fraud
Accepting credit cards is important for any business, but protecting your business to avoid credit card fraud is just as important. With credit card fraud on the rise, it is crucial for you to know and understand how you can prevent fraudulent charges occurring at your business. The Nilson Report estimates that in 2016, credit card fraud losses topped $24.71 billion,...
Why Your Business Should Accept EMV Chip Cards
By now, you have probably heard the buzzwords “EMV,” “chip cards,” or “Fraud Liability Shift,” but do you really know what they mean? As a business owner, it’s critical for you to understand the importance of accepting EMV chip cards (chip-enabled credit and debit cards). We have put together the top reasons why International Bancard...