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Tablet POS Systems for Higher Checks and Faster Turnover

Tablet POS Systems for Higher Checks and Faster Turnover

You’ve probably seen wait staff carrying tablets to let customers pay tableside, or noted the sleek, low-profile systems at trendy bars. While many smaller establishments use a tablet at the counter, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, and Chili’s are among the major restaurant chains using them at tables. These tablets allow diners to view menus, order […]

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Using a PayPal Account In Store: Cards and the PayPal App

Using a PayPal Account In Store: Cards and the PayPal App

A few years back, PayPal reached deals with Visa, Mastercard, and First Data (now Fiserv) that enabled easier payments offline using PayPal. Those agreements came as Apple Pay began ramping up its use in online transactions, PayPal’s bread and butter, so it’s no surprise the company began taking in-store payments more seriously. Let’s take a

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B2B Transactions: Level 2 and Level 3 Credit Card Processing

B2B Transactions: Level 2 and Level 3 Credit Card Processing

It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is – if you take business credit cards, you can qualify for better rates. B2B transactions don’t have to cost more. Note: Unfortunately, in October 2017, Visa raised its rates for some commercial transactions and businesses won’t save as much by providing Level 2 or Level

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PCI Compliance for Mobile Devices

PCI Compliance for Mobile Devices

When using a smartphone, tablet or other mobile POS system, these same standards apply. In addition, specific mobile payments standards apply. In this article, we’ll go over concepts regarding payment security and remaining compliant when processing cards. Security Risks of the Digital Age Hackers are everywhere, and it’s been that way for years. Anything you

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Square Capital Partners with Upserve

Square Capital Partners with Upserve

Square Capital and Upserve In mid-August, 2016, Square Capital announced an alliance with Upserve, the restaurant management software company that purchased Breadcrumb earlier the same year. The startup claims to manage approximately $8 billion annually in transaction volume. This joint venture will make the Square Cap loan program available to selected Upserve customers. For the

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PCI Qualified Security Assessors, QIRs and PCI DSS Compliance

PCI Qualified Security Assessors, QIRs and PCI DSS Compliance

PCI compliance is a complicated topic for even security professionals, so it’s no wonder many small business owners feel overwhelmed just thinking about it. Some businesses are required to use Qualified Security Assessors. In this article, I’ll tackle what Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) do to help demystify the process of PCI compliance. Looking for more

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Discover Information Security and Compliance Program

Discover Information Security and Compliance Program

In this article we’ll be exploring the Discover Information Security and Compliance (DISC) Program. Before we get into Discover’s specific rules, you’ll need to make sure you’re compliant with PCI DSS – This is an agreed set of requirements for everyone involved in the credit card system. You can check out our article on PCI

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