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Frequently Asked Questions about Surcharging Credit Cards with Visa

A key development in the payment method is the acceptance of credit card payments. Initially, many merchants resisted this due to high processing fees. Over time, however, they r...

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How to Improve Your Credit Score

A good credit score allows you to secure better terms and lower interest rates on loans and credit cards. However, you cannot improve your credit score overnight. Identifying the...

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How to Qualify for Level III Processing Rates in [year]

Level III processing in credit card transactions offers enhanced data capture and reporting capabilities, significantly benefiting businesses. This advanced processing level help...

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Are Credit Card Fees Tax Deductible?

Credit card usage continues to be extremely popular, with an average of three accounts per person. Approximately 191 million American adults own at least one credit card, half of...

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Credit Card Convenience Fee Wording: Templates and Scripts for Small Businesses

In today's digital world, your clients often prefer using credit cards to settle invoices for quick payment. This process is straightforward for clients, particularly with the ad...

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CVV2: The Next Generation of CVV Codes

CVV stands for Card Verification Value. This unique 3-digit CVV code is necessary to complete every purchase. CVV is a security feature established by credit card companies to he...

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Visa/MasterCard Class Action Settlement Update and Opportunity

If you process card payments, you may have heard about the recent Visa MasterCard class action settlement related to the Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitr...

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An Overview of the All-New SwipeSimple B350 Card Reader

As of 2022, approximately 214 million U.S. adults use credit cards, representing 31% of all payment transactions. This trend highlights the need for businesses to adopt efficient...

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Velocity Checks and Fraud Prevention

Payment fraud often involves large-scale, coordinated operations rather than the sporadic actions of lone fraudsters. These frauds exploit stolen debit and credit card informatio...

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