Payment Processing 101
Credit Card Basis Points Explained
Table of Contents What are credit card basis points? Credit card basis points are a unit of measurement used to express fees or interest
09/10/2021
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Category: Payment Processing 101
Accepting Credit Cards
03 Invalid Merchant ID Error Code: What It Means & How To Fix It
Table of Contents What is an 03 Invalid Merchant ID Error? An 03 invalid merchant ID error happens when the identification number assigned to
08/30/2021
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Uncategorized
My Credit Card Processing Is Down! Now What?
Table of Contents What Should I Do When My Payment Processing Gateway is Down? Are you having problems with your credit card processor today? You’ve
08/18/2021
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High Risk Payment Processing
Shopify High Risk Payment Gateway Alternatives
High Risk Payment Gateway: Shopify Payment Alternative Key Takeaways Shopify Payments isn’t built for high-risk industries — accounts can be frozen or shut down without
02/18/2021
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Accepting Credit Cards
Issuing Credit Card Refunds: Visa Policies Explained
Key Takeaways: Visa Refund Rules Act fast: Start the credit within 5 days of promising it. Fees linger: You lose your discount rate and pay
01/11/2021
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Chargebacks
Understanding AVS & CVV Declines & Authorizations
Have you ever run a card, had it decline, yet it still shows up on a customer’s card statement? We often get questions from merchants, inquiring about a transaction that shows as declined at the payment gateway, yet the customer is calling asking: “Why was my credit card billed?” Let’s deep dive into the payment gateway so you can better communicate with your customers the reason for these holds.
10/07/2020
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Fraud & Risk Protection
Should I Require Pin Codes Or Signatures For Debit Card Transactions?
Opinions vary regarding whether PIN debit or signature debit transactions are the more cost-effective way of accepting customers’ debit card purchases, but the prevailing view seems to be that PIN debit is the less expensive option for merchants. The reality is a little more complicated than a simple either-or answer. Let’s dive in.
01/05/2020
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High Risk Payment Processing
Credit Card Processing In The American Territories, US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands
Credit Card Processing In The American Territories, US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands Island businesses in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands hit snags
07/31/2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How To Recover If Paypal Freezes Your Merchant Account
Table of Contents Paypal Froze My Merchant Account, What Do I Do Now? As an online merchant, being able to accept credit and debit card
05/31/2019
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ECommerce
How To Detect Phishing Attacks On Your Ecommmerce Website
How To Detect Phishing Attacks On Your ECommmerce Website One of the most effective techniques used by hackers and internet fraudsters to steal identity information,
05/30/2019
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