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Intuit Merchant Services

Last Updated on March 28, 2024

Intuit Merchant Services (IMS) appears to be something of a mixed blessing. For merchants who use Intuit’s QuickBooks accounting software, IMS can be beneficial. Whether you operate a brick-and-mortar shop, work through online commerce or do both, there’s no need for double transaction input. IMS allows you to accept credit and debit card payments while [...]

A Beginner’s Guide to eCommerce

Last Updated on March 28, 2024

Ecommerce challenges any businessperson, especially those who have experienced it before. The term itself means buying and selling online. Ecommerce technology makes doing business online safe and secure, making it an ideal way for a business to expand or for individuals to start their own business.

Avoiding Chargebacks with Your eCommerce Account

March 28, 2024

As a merchant doing business online, your concern among other things is how to avoid chargebacks with your eCommerce (online) account. What are chargebacks and how can they be avoided?

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Interchange Rates: Learning the Fundamentals

March 28, 2024

Getting Down to the Basics
Interchange Rates are a simple concept once you understand the key factors that make them up.  What industry you are in, what type of card you accept, what method of cards you accept- all influence what your Interchange Rate will be.  Identifying the answers to these questions and knowing what they [...]

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NRF Urges FTC to Move Cautiously on Mobile Payments

March 28, 2024

The National Retail Federation today urged the Federal Trade Commission to move cautiously in establishing regulations for mobile payments, and said any rules that are adopted should parallel those for the underlying form of…
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DataCash and MasterCard Launches eCommerce Payment Processing in Japan – MarketWatch (press release)

March 28, 2024

DataCash and MasterCard Launches eCommerce Payment Processing in JapanMarketWatch (press release)The launch will provide merchants seeking to enter the Japanese market, with the ability to accept payments in Japanese Yen in a broad range of payments…
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The prepaid debit card comes of age – Fox Business

March 28, 2024

The prepaid debit card comes of ageFox BusinessStronger rewards, cheaper fees, and changing attitudes about traditional banks all contributed to the growth of prepaid debit, even during a period that saw many banks shrink the number of their…
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How to Secure the Lowest Possible Costs

March 28, 2024

The Following is Our Advice for Securing the Best Deal for Your Business:

Avoid Worrying About Rates – Focus on Cost

As mentioned above, the merchant service providers are very experienced at marketing to small business owners. So they try and grab your attention by advertising the “lowest rates” available. Many even offer available rates on their [...]

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Square Now Processing $5B In Payments Per Year; Volume Up 25 Percent Since March – TechCrunch

March 28, 2024

 
TechCrunchSquare Now Processing $5B In Payments Per Year; Volume Up 25 Percent Since MarchTechCrunchPayments platform Square has released a number of new stats today, as well as good news for merchants using its mobile payments app to accept credit…
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