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Issuing Refunds When you process a refund for a customer who paid with a credit or debit card, your credit card processor reverses the sale and the customer is credited for the original purchase price. There typically won’t be an additional processing fee to issue the refund, but whether you get your original processing fee …
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It goes without saying that abruptly losing your ability to accept credit cards can be majorly disruptive. With many consumers choosing to pay by card and still many others not even carrying cash, cards are a key factor for today’s business owners. Let’s take a look at what causes processors to freeze or close your …
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It’s that simple. The article below will provide plenty of reasons why you shouldn’t lease a credit card machine, and this page from the Attorney General of NY involving a large leasing company is further proof. Credit Card Machine Leases are Nonsense! Thankfully, the practice of leasing credit card machines has been declining in recent …
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You are virtually guaranteeing that you will overpay for credit card processing if you’re comparing processors based on which ones are willing to provide a free terminal. The Economics of “Free” Credit card processing is a for-profit business, and the average basic machine costs a processor anywhere from $100 to $300. If a processor provides …
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When you’re deciding how to take credit cards, the equipment you purchase is a big decision. In this article, we’ll tackle major brands, popular features, processor compatibility, and more. Need specifics on particular machines? Be sure to check out our credit card machine directory. You can also request quotes for processing and for purchasing machines …
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Some credit card machine companies also provide merchant accounts, while others are solely equipment manufacturers. We’ll take a look at why that matters and give a rundown of the major equipment providers in the United States. This article is specifically about credit card machine companies, not the machines themselves. Need details on particular machines? Check …
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But even if your machine still works, there are other factors to consider, including security, modern payment methods, and customer experience. In this article, I’ll go over key considerations to help you weigh the timing for upgrading your processing equipment. Obvious Signs That It’s Time for a New Credit Card Machine Of course, the most …
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What is the Fair Swipe Act? The Fair Swipe Act, introduced by DC council member Charles Allen, would change the calculation of credit card processing fees. Currently those fees are calculated on the total bill or purchase. Instead, under the Fair Swipe Act, the fees would be calculated only on the subtotal. That is, on …
