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Everything You Need to Know About PCI Compliance for Credit Card Processing

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That’s where Stax comes in. To mitigate this risk, all transmission of cardholder data must be encrypted using strong cryptographic protocols such as TLS (Transport Layer Security) or IPsec (Internet Protocol Security). Stax is a Level 1 PCI Service Provider. So how can your business stay PCI compliant?

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Credit Card Processing for Small Business: Everything You Need to Know

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Stax, Payment Depot, and CardX are three of the very best providers in the industry. Payment terminals are usually provided by your payment service provider, though there are some providers like Stax that let you use your existing hardware. Stax takes a unique approach.

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Tap to Pay: What It Is and How It Works

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In Seoul, South Korea, the Seoul Bus Transport Association introduced the UPass, a contactless payment card that commuters could tap on as they entered the bus. Beyond retailers and accepting payments, NFC is used for public transport, access control systems, smart advertising, data exchange between devices, and interactive gaming.

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Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payment Processing Systems

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In some cases, the payment processor may be using Transport Layer Security (TLS). Related Content: PCI DSS Compliance: How Stax Protects Your Payments Final Words At Stax, we’re committed to securing sensitive cardholder data. With Stax, you can rest easy knowing your data is protected and secure.

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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SSL/TLS is the acronym for Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security. Stax delivers an all-in-one payments platform that is secure, stable and customizable—and did we mention affordable? At Stax, we help businesses keep up with all things payment security. What is SSL/TLS?

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Ultimate Guide to Surcharges: What is a Surcharge and How Does It Work

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Common in transportation and logistics, fuel surcharges adjust for fluctuations in fuel prices. Companies, particularly those in the healthcare, transportation, and food industries, levy surcharges to meet these compliance standards. Fuel surcharge. Regulatory surcharge. Minimum usage surcharge.

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

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Tour Guides and Travel Services Mobile credit card processing is indispensable for tour guides, transportation providers, and excursion operators. Stax, for instance, offers fully transparent pricing and a wide range of capabilities able to accommodate your business’s needs now and as it grows.