Merchant Account Technology

This section will provide you with the tools needed to guide you towards making the most informed decision for your credit card processing technology needs. We provide information on various topics including choosing the best credit card machines or credit card software for your business and new trends in merchant accounts and technology, such as contactless payment solutions.

Is your business suffering because you’re unable to accept credit cards while on the road? Or worse, are you losing sales to declined credit cards processed off-location, without the customer or card present? If so, your business may need a wireless credit card terminal.

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Every time a credit card is swiped or keyed, information travels through different levels of authorization. This article breaks down the credit card authorization process to explain what goes on once credit card information is entered into a terminal/POS device.

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It may be difficult to determine if your business is better suited for payment processing software or credit card terminals. This article provides tips in determining whether payment processing software or a terminal is best for you.

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In order to determine the best online payment gateway option, it's essential you compare and contrast all features before buying. This article explains how to go about determining the best online payment gateway option for your business.

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Selecting the right credit card processing software for your business may be confusing. This article answers several common questions that businesses may encounter when trying to choose the best credit card processing software.

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With so many different types of credit card equipment, selecting the right piece of equipment for your business can become confusing. This article explains the type of questions you should ask when selecting the best type of credit card equipment for your business.

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Contactless payment options offer the newest, rapidly growing form of credit card acceptance. This article presents an overview of the "tap and pay" transaction and how it can benefit your business.

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