The Merchant Services Blog

Travel Agency Merchant Accounts

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:32:34 +0000

Travel Agencies and related travel-oriented businesses are considered high-risk merchants as far as credit card processors are concerned, and therefore are among the most challenging business types to get successfully approved for a Merchant Account. . The reason is that … Continue reading →

Inventory management article

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:42:25 +0000

Here’s a very interesting article on modern retail inventory management trends published on CNBC’s website. Learn more about Cloud based POS Inventory Management Systems.

Mobile Magstripe Reader $69.00

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:01:55 +0000

The UniMag Pro is a value priced encrypted magnetic stripe reader that works with a wide variety of mobile platforms, including Apple, HTC, LG, Motorola, and Samsung devices. Use your mobile device to read credit cards, signature debit cards, gift … Continue reading →

Seasonal Merchant Accounts

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:57:43 +0000

For the first time, merchants who only need a merchant account for the short-term are able to obtain reasonably-priced short-term seasonal merchant accounts. This relatively new concept in the payment processing industry is an ideal solution for Christmas season … Continue reading →

Major companies start to sour on Durbin amendment

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:32:37 +0000

Remember the so-called experts who pushed through the Durbin amendment with the promise that merchant and consumers alike would benefit by lowering debit transaction costs and fees? We in the payment processing industry long questioned these promises, and our doubts … Continue reading →

Short Term Temporary Mobile POS Rentals

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:28:51 +0000

Sometimes merchants need a short-term temporary payment processing solution. It makes no sense to buy and maintain expensive equipment and pay monthly service fees year-round when not needed or used. Weekend craft fair vendors,trade show merchants, Christmas tree and July … Continue reading →

Paypal??

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:24:35 +0000

We are often asked about the wisdom of smaller merchant having a “traditional” merchant processing account instead of just going with Paypal. Let’s address that issue. First of all, we have long proposed that there is no reason for Paypal … Continue reading →

Harbortouch POS Caller ID Upgrade

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:29:50 +0000

Harbortouch hospitality point-of-sale systems now support Caller ID functionality, specifically designed for foodservice delivery businesses. When customers call in to order, their contact info, including past order history, instantly appears on the POS touchscreen display. This technology speeds up the … Continue reading →

A SQUARE deal???

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:32:51 +0000

Newest developments on the Verifione vs Square battlefield: Respected researchers at a recent trade show have discovered and demonstrated how easy it is for even non-skilled thieves to use the Square payment processing device to easily commit credit card fraud. … Continue reading →

PAYware for Smartphones Now Integrates with QuickBooks

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:31:03 +0000

Just announced: VeriFone is pleased to announce the added functionality of PAYware Direct and PAYware Connect’s integration with QuickBooks. This new QuickBooks function allows merchants to seamlessly export transaction data processed with their Iphone, Droid, or Blackberry smartphones into merchants’ … Continue reading →