Posts by Lauren Vanegas
Freedom (From Payment Fees)…We Won’t Let You Down!
Convenience fee…no cost to biller…Fee-Free Payments™ – no matter what you call it, assessing a fee on payments to reduce your monthly processing invoice is a hot button topic within the ARM industry. There’s a plethora of information available on the subject and an abundance of merchant service providers claiming their product is the one…
Read MoreThe Real Benefits of a Customer Loyalty Program
In the competitive world of e-commerce and retail, it can often feel like loyalty doesn’t pay. However, when it comes to the customer, nothing could be further from the truth. Repeated engagement and commitment is profitable. One way to encourage customers to keep purchasing your goods and services is with a loyalty program offering substantial…
Read MoreWhat is 3-D Secure Authentication?
The move away from using cash as a method of payment means fraudulent transactions presents a much higher risk than before. With increasingly sophisticated attempts to fraudulently access funds, it’s clear more protection is needed for both merchants and consumers alike. As a result, 3-D Secure Authentication was launched initially by Visa via their Verified…
Read MoreSmart High-Risk Payment Solutions
By a combination of factors you have no control over, your business has been deemed a high-risk merchant. Are you doomed to experience a sub-par payment process until the end of time? Manually processing payments until your fingers become calloused and weary? The answer is a resounding NO! It may take some effort on your…
Read MoreThink “Big” When it Comes to Small Business Merchant Services
Owning a small business is a huge accomplishment! It takes perseverance, creativity, and ambition to set your business apart from big box shops and attract a loyal customer base. With the world now just a click away, a traditional small business can think “big” easier than ever before. So your business doesn’t have 1,000 employees,…
Read MoreMerchant Category Codes – Is Your Business High-Risk?
Merchants today must process credit and debit card payments to satisfy the demands of their customer base. You may not be aware there is a system to classify your organization according to goods or services offered. This system of merchant category codes (MCC) can significantly impact your ability to process credit and debit cards –…
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