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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

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Master merchant Payment facilitator that becomes the merchant of record on behalf of a network of smaller merchants (sub-merchants) or billing companies that regularly collect payments; key markets for master merchant networks include government, education, utilities, and nonprofit organizations.

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Mobile Credit Card Processing Explained: What Business Owners Need to Know

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This blog will walk you through how your customers are using mobile credit card processing, how you can accept payments using mobile technology, what sorts of features to look for in a mobile solution, and some exciting statistics about the future of payment technology. What is mobile credit card processing?

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Credit Card Processing for Small Business: 9 Tips for Accepting Payments Securely and Cost-Effectively

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Leverage Your Data Your credit card processing solution will ultimately gather a lot of unique data on customer behavior and preferences. Analyzing this data in the reports your processor provides can help tailor marketing efforts and improve overall business strategies.

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Visa Interchange Rates 2024: What You Need to Know

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If your company accepts credit card payments ( which it should ), chances are, you’re going to be affected by Visa’s interchange rates. Visa is one of the biggest payment networks in the world, with ~4.2B cards currently in use. So it’s virtually impossible for a business to not accept Visa cards.

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8 Top Stripe Alternatives: In-Depth 2023 Guide

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With Square, you can accept payments from your online store, in-person, or via social media. Beyond payment processing, Square also offers solutions for: Virtual terminals (so you can accept credit card payments using your computer). Co-marketing campaigns. Organizing customer contacts.

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Stripe vs. PayPal: Which Payment Platform is More Valuable For Your Business?

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Your payment processor may be an important element of your business. However, with so many of these payment platforms on the market, how are you supposed to choose? Here are some details regarding each plan: Checkout: If you’re an eCommerce store, you probably have a payments page where you accept credit card payments.

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Credit Card Surcharge Sign Wording and Template: How to Create Effective Notice for Your Surcharging Program

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While some businesses have accepted swipe fees as a way of life, small business owners may struggle with remaining profitable while also providing a range of payment options. Although surcharging has been widely debated, it’s starting to become something of a mainstay, especially with rising processing fees.