When applying for a merchant account you may have heard your processor talk about tokenization, but exactly what is credit card tokenization and how does it benefit you as a merchant.  Let’s take a closer look into the world of tokenization. Tokenization is the process of de-identifying sensitive cardholder data converting it to a string … Read more

There are many great rewards to being a business owner, however, there can be a few obstacles as well.  Having a good handle on your finances is key to ensure your business is staying on target and generating consistent revenue.  Now, if you are a service-based business, more than likely you are sending invoices or … Read more

When a business owner applies for a merchant account, they probably have heard the term reserve used throughout the conversation. A reserve is an amount set aside to use for an unexpected financial event. In the case of merchant accounts, the financial events would be considered chargebacks, returns, and processing fees that would ultimately fall … Read more

When starting a business, it is important to have a system in place to process and receive payments. This can look like having two separate accounts to operate with different functions, but how does this all work? A merchant account is a type of business bank account that allows you to process credit cards, debit … Read more

You’ve heard the saying there are 100 ways to accomplish one thing and the same is true when it comes to payment gateways. If you are an entrepreneur or have considered opening your own business, then more than likely you have come across payment gateways.  Let’s take a deeper look into the world of payment … Read more

Shopping for a merchant account can be overwhelming for a business owner, but it doesn’t have to be. It is important to make sure the right questions are being asked to ensure that the best services are being provided by the merchant provider. Here are a few things to consider asking when setting up a … Read more

Congratulations, you have not crossed over into the world of small business ownership, the only thing is you need a merchant account to start taking payments.  Where would one even begin to find a good merchant provider when there seems to be a gazillion out there.  Well, lucky for you we have narrowed down some … Read more

So, you want to sign up for Merchant Services, but unsure of what it is or how to get started? Do not worry we got you covered.  In this article, we will give you the 411 on all things related to Merchant Services to help you navigate the best options for your business. Let us … Read more

If you’re about to launch an online dating site, or already have one, then you have probably already found out that processing credit card payments from your customers is not as easy as setting up a PayPal account. Read on to find out what the problem is and how you can find a merchant account for … Read more

Nowadays, just about every serious business needs to be able to accept cards. It has become the most common method of payment and if you have any hopes to achieve maximum success, you ought to be making sure you can accept debit and credit. But to do that, you are going to have to obtain … Read more