Authorize.Net Credit Card Processing Fees - Get It Elsewhere
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 ...
Before You Buy a Clover POS System...
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...
FreshBooks vs. Intuit GoPayment and QuickBooks for Taking Credit Cards
In the past, FreshBooks offered its own mobile reader. A benefit is that it integrated directly with the accounting software. However, the company no longer offers its own reader, which removes that advantage. That leaves competitor Intuit GoPayment, the mobile processing solution from the makers of QuickBooks. How do FreshBooks and Intuit’s GoPaym...
Taking EMV Chip Cards with a Smartphone or Virtual Terminal
In fact, many credit card processing companies have options for you. Learn how you can start taking chip cards securely with your smartphone or computer. Can I just use a basic magstripe reader to take EMV chip cards? Technically, yes, you can use a mag stripe reader to take chip cards because the cards have a magnetic stripe on the back th...
Northern Leasing Systems Lawsuit, Scams, and Review
The company’s culture is defined by a well-documented history of rampant scams, fraud, lawsuits, and even being sued in federal court for racketeering. Here’s a piece of advice if you’re thinking of leasing a credit card machine from Northern Leasing – don’t. Update: Subsequent to the June 2020 proceeding, the Office of the Attorney General broug...
Virtual Terminals for Credit Card Processing
What is a virtual terminal for credit card processing? A virtual terminal is a method of accepting credit and debit card payments using your computer. Businesses enter the card details on behalf of a customer into a secure online form. You can manually enter (key) card info or swipe it with an optional card swiper. Virtual terminals are int...
