All of these are important questions to ask. At a certain point, you may face a choice: Do I invest in a stand-alone system that works with other processors or an all-in-one platform that has credit card processing integrated within? We want to help make that choice as easy as possible, so we've compiled some info that’ll help you decide whic...

Authorize.net is a great gateway provider, but it’s not a credit card processor. It actually farms out its credit card processing to its parent company, CyberSource. It also charges higher fees for its gateway than some of its resellers. That means you can use Authorize, but get it (at lower prices!) through one of its partners. The great thing ...

The law (SB0316) requires that merchant service providers not owned by a bank calculate and list the effective rate for credit card processing on each monthly statement. What does this mean for Tennessee businesses and are businesses in other states affected? Information provided in this article is for reference only. If you need legal advice rega...

The original Clover cash register is brushed aluminum with white accents, and a matching tablet display and receipt printer complete the basic POS hardware package. Many processors offer the Clover POS for $1,000 or less. While not cheap, the attractive design and convenient features have some businesses deciding that it’s worth the expense, whi...

Martin, a small business owner in Massachusetts, was concerned about what the EMV chip card liability shift meant for his business. As he looked into it, he was met with lots of conflicting information, and was left thinking he needed to upgrade his processing equipment almost immediately or he’d face high costs or missed sales. “I got nervous it w...

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (February 23, 2016) – CardFellow is pleased to welcome Indigo Payments to its credit card processing marketplace. Indigo’s inclusion allows it to place certified quotes for businesses that come to CardFellow seeking honest, transparent, competitive credit card processing. As with all certified quotes, Indigo will offer pass-throug...

The card brands claim minimal impact on your customer’s checkout process while adding additional protection. But how does it work, and why should you care about the additional protection? Let’s take a look at what using Mastercard SecureCode entails and how it may help or harm your bottom line. What is Mastercard SecureCode? Mastercard S...

But some of those clarifications have gotten lost in the noise as investors have rushed to Square (its stock jumped in the days following the first reports) and some began to predict that Visa will purchase Square. Before we jump to conclusions, let’s slow down and take a look at the facts. What Visa Really Owns in Square Visa owns 4.19 mil...