Payment processing is a crucial aspect of virtually any business. Fewer customers are carrying hard cash every day, which means that as a merchant, it is in your best interest to implement solutions that cater to cashless payments. A merchant account provider can, therefore, be your most valued business partner. But what happens when they
Last year, the research showed there was a rapid decline in cash payments. 55% of the nation’s 27 million small businesses didn’t accept credit cards, and because of this they potentially missed out on $100 billion in annual sales. Even though cash continues to be the most commonly accepted payment type for small business owners,
Thanks to online Internet payment gateway, payment processing can be completed through any device with Internet connection. It allows merchants to accept credit cards and signature debit cards through any Internet connection, without the need for a terminal. Also, it gives you an opportunity to process credit card orders from your website in real time.
Merchant services can be characterized as a broad array of financial services that a business can use. Merchant services usually refer to merchant processing services that allow for accepting a transaction payment through a secure (encrypted) channel using the customer’s credit card or debit card or near-field communication (NFC)/radio-frequency identification (RFID) enabled device. Getting a
Choosing the credit card processing terminal that is the right fit for your business needs can help you minimize processing costs and boost your profits. Credit card terminals come in a variety of types. With a reputable payment processor like emerchantbroker.com (EMB), you can get the best for your business needs. There are cases when
If you’re a high risk business, you may find it difficult to get approved for a merchant account for this or that reason. However, knowing what your high risk processor will require from you, you can take the right steps so that not to get refused. Below you can read the main reasons why your
International standards body ISO has introduced new specifications for mobile banking with the aim of promoting financial inclusion. The World Bank aims to have universal financial access by 2020. The new standards will play an important role in this concern. Given technology will be supported and implemented in the area of financial services, the standards
The number of merchants currently conducting their operations in the comfort of their homes has rapidly risen in recent times. Unlike more established enterprises, home-based businesses are less regulated, cheaper to run, and offer more flexible working hours. However, merchants that choose to work from home face the problem of limited payment options. A home-based
The number of payment service companies is currently on the rise, and as a result, acquiring a merchant account is no longer that much of a challenge for most businesses. Many firms offer fast and easy online-based applications; whose approval takes place in only a matter of days. However, the process of opening a new
If for whatever reason you’re dissatisfied with your current payment processor, it is time to jump ship. It makes no sense sticking to a firm with high rates, service problems, poor customer support or any other issues that impede your peace of mind. Unless it’s done in the best way possible, moving from one merchant
