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Amex’s OptBlue Backfires for Small Businesses

Amex’s OptBlue Backfires for Small Businesses

How is it possible that American Express cards costs cost less than ever to accept, but businesses aren’t paying less? The answer is pretty simple: credit card processors are pocketing the difference. Amex Introduces “OptBlue” In early 2015, American Express decided to tackle two big problems: a reputation among businesses as the “expensive” credit card

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PayPal Business Options – Accepting PayPal Through Your Site

PayPal Business Options – Accepting PayPal Through Your Site

The company, once part of eBay, originated as a ‘middle man’ between online sellers and buyers, offering protection. A buyer didn’t have to hand over their credit card information directly to a seller, and both buyer and seller would have a neutral third party to mediate any problems. Since its beginnings almost 20 years ago,

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What’s the Difference Between EMV and NFC?

What’s the Difference Between EMV and NFC?

More people use credit cards for payments and mobile phones are becoming a popular consumer payment option as well. Apple, Android, Samsung, and Chase all offer ways for customers to use their smartphones for payments, and new services are popping up all the time. So what’s the difference between EMV and NFC, and why should

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