Get it in Writing-and Read it!
As a business owner you provide services to your customers and receive services from other businesses. Whether you are performing services or engaging them, it is very important that you commit all...
View ArticleGet it in Writing-and Read it!
As a business owner you provide services to your customers and receive services from other businesses. Whether you are performing services or engaging them, it is very important that you commit all...
View ArticleWhat is EMV?
You may have noticed the little gold chip on your debit or credit card, but what does it do? Why is it there? That little gold square is actually a computer chip and the cards with these chips are...
View ArticleSo You Have EMV…Now What?
So you’ve upgraded your terminal to accept EMV-Chip Cards, now what? Life since the October 1 EMV deadline has been confusing and frustrating for some, while simple and easy for others. If you and your...
View ArticleChargebacks: What they are and how to deal
When you own a small business that processes credit cards, chargebacks are oftentimes just part of the deal. However, there are ways to avoid these unfortunate disputes. Here, we walk you through...
View ArticleEMV: The New Kid on the Block
EMV is the “new kid on the block” and just like in interpersonal situations, many are skeptical and hesitant to get to know what EMV can offer them. In just a short amount of time EMV has developed a...
View ArticleOnline Fraud: What You Need To Know
EMV technology is expected to lessen card-present transaction fraud; however, experts predict that online fraud will rise to fill that void. A survey by Trustev says that U.S. online fraud is likely to...
View ArticleWhat Thieves Don’t Want You to Know About Tokenization
In 2014, nearly half of American businesses and organizations experienced a data breach. Since then, new US security measures have been put in place to help protect both businesses and cardholder data....
View ArticleSo, What Exactly is PCI Compliance?
As a small business owner, you have probably heard the term PCI Compliance when it comes to your credit and debit card processing. But what exactly is PCI Compliance? Do you need to worry about it? How...
View ArticleTop 4 Ways Your Business Can Attract Fraud
Fraud is a common occurrence when you run a small business. While you make every effort as a small business owner to avoid fraud, there are still many seemingly harmless business habits and traits that...
View ArticleWhat to Expect from EMV Transactions this Year
The US migration to EMV transactions is making progress. Currently, 52% of merchants can accept EMV payments and 26% have contactless-capable terminals. Twenty-eight percent of those with...
View ArticleWhat to Expect from EMV Transactions this Year
The US migration to EMV transactions is making progress. Currently, 52% of merchants can accept EMV payments and 26% have contactless-capable terminals. Twenty-eight percent of those with...
View ArticleChargebacks 101: Fraudulent Chargebacks & How to Prevent Them
Any business that accepts credit cards risks chargebacks. With chargebacks rising at a rate of 20 percent per year and merchants losing $2.40 to chargebacks, fees and merchandise replacement for every...
View ArticleChargebacks 101: Friendly Fraud Prevention Techniques
Welcome back to Chargebacks 101! In the first installment of this series, we covered fraudulent chargebacks, which account for nearly 35% of revenue loss to merchants related to fraud. If you missed...
View ArticleChargebacks 101: The Truth About True Fraud
Though accepting credit cards is hugely beneficial to businesses, it doesn’t come without risks. Those risks typically take the form of chargebacks, which are intended to protect card holders from...
View ArticleWhat to Expect from EMV Transactions this Year
The US migration to EMV transactions is making progress. Currently, 52% of merchants can accept EMV payments and 26% have contactless-capable terminals. Twenty-eight percent of those with...
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Why EMV Compliance is Important
Since the EMV mandate went into effect nearly two-and-a-half years ago, merchants, credit card providers and consumers have been busy making the switch to EMV payments. It is estimated that there are...
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