Credit Card Processing

Guide to QuickBooks Credit Card Processing

It’s the best of both worlds: the convenience of QuickBooks and more competitively priced credit card processing. There are many processors that offer integration with or data export for QuickBooks, eliminating manual transaction entry. However, different processors utilize different integration methods and some may not work with your version of QuickBooks. In this guide, we’ll […]

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Intuit’s QuickBooks is a popular choice for business accounting, but if you accept credit cards through Intuit merchant services, you’re well aware that it comes with high costs. What you may not know is that you can use a lower cost processing option and still automatically input your sales data into QuickBooks.

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Credit Card Processing, Medical and Dental

Credit Card Processing for Pharmaceuticals

If you’re running a business that sells a medication, product, or supplement that makes a health claim or treats an illness, you’re in ‘pharmaceuticals.’ In this explanation of high risk merchant accounts for pharmaceuticals, we’ll explain the various categories involved and help you determine the right credit card processing solution for your business. Why are […]

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Pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and the more nebulous “pseudo-pharmaceuticals” are all considered high-risk sales in credit card processing. That means a different approach to securing a processor.

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Credit Card Processing for Travel Agencies

One reason for that is the higher-than-average chargeback rates that can come from bookings for a future trip that a client later wants to cancel. Not to worry. Even as a high risk business, it’s still possible to secure a merchant account to accept credit cards. Here’s what you need to know as an agency, […]

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When most people think of “high risk” credit card processing, they think of gambling, firearms, tobacco, and similar industries. But travel agencies also typically fall under “high risk.”

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Credit Card Processing for Gambling and Fantasy Sports

The rise of fantasy sports adds another layer of complexity, as lawmakers and fantasy sports businesses argue over whether the activity is truly “gambling.” However, if you run a casino, online gambling site, or fantasy sports site, be aware that you’ll be considered “high risk” when it comes to credit card processing. High Risk Merchant […]

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Gambling of any form has a murky history in the United States. Legal in some locations and not in others, it creates a challenge for credit card processors.

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Credit Card Processing, Medical and Dental

Credit Card Processing for Dentists

As a dentist, orthodontist, oral surgeon, or dental professional, you know that accepting credit and debit cards is convenient for patients and can eliminate the time and expense of sending invoices to collect payment. But many practices overpay for credit card processing, either by choosing practice management systems that lock them into higher rates or […]

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Learn how to navigate the credit card processing maze to secure the most competitive pricing and solution for your dental practice.

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Credit Card Processing for Tech Support Businesses

Fortunately, legitimate tech support businesses can still secure merchant accounts to accept credit cards. You’ll just need to work with a “high risk” credit card processor that permits tech support businesses. Types of Tech Support Why is tech support considered high risk? Mitigating Risk for Card-Not-Present Transactions Merchant Accounts for Tech Support Businesses Finding a […]

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Some people are surprised that tech support businesses are considered high risk. But when you factor in the ease of scamming consumers, high chargebacks, and over-the-phone or internet transactions, it makes more sense.

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Credit Card Processing for Vape and Tobacco Shops

If you’re looking for credit card processing for an e-cigarette business or tobacco shop, it’s important to know your options. In this article, we’ll go over the difference between high risk and low risk smoke shops and how to find a processor no matter what kind of business you run. Vape Shops / E-cigarettes Tobacco […]

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Vape shops and traditional tobacco smoke shops often run into challenges when applying for merchant accounts.

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Adult Entertainment Merchant Accounts

It’s true that you’ll want to look for a high risk credit card processor that specifically supports your industry. But the good news is that there are many processing companies willing to serve adult-oriented businesses. Before we get to the specifics of adult entertainment merchant accounts, let’s start with a quick overview of credit card […]

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Adult entertainment and services are considered “high risk” in credit card processing, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have options.

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