20 April 2021
When Did Credit Cards Start?
Credit cards have long been the go-to mechanism to pay for purchases without cash. And while the use of credit cards has long been associated with electronic systems, the purchase of goods using something other than money or coins dates back to as early as 5,000 years ago. Read on to know about the history …
19 April 2021
Flat Rate Credit Card Processing
A merchant has several options for credit card processing rates. At times, they may seem a little overwhelming and challenging to digest. You may have to consider a range of options including tiered pricing, membership pricing, and flat-rate pricing. Moreover, you must figure out which of these options will support business growth and which one …
16 April 2021
PIN Debit
Debit card processing should be part of what your business offers. Not everyone has a credit card or would like to pay with one. They like the convenience of a debit card and the funds coming out of their checking or savings account. In other situations, it is a pre-loaded debit card with a set …
16 April 2021
What is Rest API?
Isolated systems and standalone solutions wreck user experiences and drive costs and inefficiencies. REST APIs empower developers to build a highly responsive and scalable website and app functionalities based on existing solutions but not restricted to their structure. APIS for Business Success Application Programming Interface (API) is a solution for integrating different technologies. It helps …
15 April 2021
What is a Postal Code On A Credit Card?
A credit card postal code is an additional form of security used to verify it is being used by the owner of the card or an authorized user. It is connected to the five digit zip code for the billing address of the cardholder. Most credit cards don’t require a PIN for a purchase, and …
13 April 2021
NFC and Payment
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a mobile payment processing technology trending for the past few years. Businesses have already started adapting to a changed scenario due to Covid 19, with many of them opting for NFC to process card payment transactions. If you want to know what NFC is, how it works and how businesses …
09 April 2021
Heartland Payment Systems: Processor Spot Light
Heartland Payment Systems is a payment processing giant founded in 1997. And despite its merger with Global Payments in 2016, Heartland is still headquartered in Oklahoma and operating under the Heartland brand. (At the time of the merger, Heartland was valued between $3 billion and $4 billion.) Now considered one of the largest financial technology …
08 April 2021
Restaurant Credit Card Processing
Accepting credit cards for payment if you own a restaurant is important. Customers enjoy the convenience of this form of payment. They may get cashback or other rewards when they pay for food with a particular credit card. Keeping your costs low while providing the best method for restaurant credit card processing is essential. There …
07 April 2021
How to get a Debit Card Machine
Understanding how to get a debit card machine is important. You don’t want any hassles as you move forward to accept card payments. You may be tempted to buy one from another business or online to save money. However, that item may not be compatible with your needs, and you will spend more money in …
05 April 2021
Low Rate Credit Card Processing
Saving money when you process credit cards for payment adds up quickly. Reducing your overhead without sacrificing the quality of the process matters. Your customers want the convenience of using credit cards to purchase from you. Don’t let those fees get out of control and eat up your profits! Strive to get low-rate credit card …