Rhombus Review – Text to Pay

Note: As of 2023, Rhombus appears to no longer be in business. We’re leaving this article for historical purposes, but it will no longer be updated.   Powered by Stripe, it offers a dedicated number for accepting text payments at both for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations. Additionally, it provides a messaging platform for customer feedback …

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Complete Red Carpet Software Review

The software integrates with processors and POS systems to provide detailed reporting in several categories related to payments. If your current processor’s reporting options aren’t giving you the information you need, a third-party option can provide greater insight. Let’s take a look at Red Carpet’s capabilities, costs, and reviews. Red Carpet Software Capabilities Chargebacks Interchange …

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PayPal Alternatives

Founded in December 1998, PayPal is a worldwide online payments system that operates as a payment processor, money transfer, and other electronic payment services. It’s a leader in the industry, with millions of active accounts. But PayPal is not without detractors. Some customers complain of account freezes or unhelpful customer service, while others find it …

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Qualified Integrator and Reseller (QIR) Requirements

But, as Digital Transactions notes, there’s still confusion about who must be certified, and what the  requirements actually are. Here’s what you need to know. This article focuses on the new QIR requirements. For details about PCI compliance and validation, including Visa’s Technology Innovation Program (TIP) validation exceptions, please visit: PCI Compliance is Required. Visa’s …

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Is It Legal for Employers to Deduct Credit Card Processing Fees from Tips?

In general, yes, it’s legal, except where prohibited by state or local laws. States that currently prohibit processing fee deductions from tips are California, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts. According to Nolo.com, the law is not clear in two additional states: Kentucky and Montana. In the latter two states, existing laws regarding tips don’t specifically address credit …

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