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Category: Payment Processing

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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Wholesale Payments vs. Host Merchant Services: Why HMS Is the Best Choice?

Choosing the right payment processor is a critical decision for any merchant. In online payments within the US, Host Merchant Services and Wholesale Payments stand out as notable...

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Zelle Payment Failed: A Comprehensive Guide

When initiating a transaction, encountering a "Zelle payment failed" notification can be frustrating and confusing. This article explains why these Zelle payment failures occur, ...

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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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Returned Check Fee: Definition and How to Avoid

A check return charge or returned check fee is the fee imposed by banks when a check is returned without being paid due to insufficient funds, a closed account, or other issues. ...

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What is Tap-to-Mobile (Tap-to-Phone)? A Detailed Guide

A few months into 2024, we've already witnessed a surge of innovations enhancing customer experiences, with Tap-to-Mobile, also known as Tap-to-Pone, technology standing out prom...

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Cash App Business Account Scams and How to Avoid Them

As of 2024, more Americans rely upon P2P applications for daily transactions. Last year’s expected transaction volume was more than $1.4 trillion, and this growth is nowhere ne...

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Why is My Zelle Account Suspended?

Zelle is a digital payment network owned by Early Warning Services. In 2023, consumers and small businesses used Zelle to make 2.9 billion transactions amounting to $806 billion,...

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