David Leppek named ETA Committee Volunteer of the Year 2018
David Leppek was announced as the ETA Committee Volunteer of the Year for his dedication to the Payment Sales & Strategy Committee. Learn more … click here.
How International Processing could Boost your Business
The Internet has made the world a much smaller place, and global credit card spending is set for a rapid increase. However, even if your ecommerce business doesn’t attract a worldwide audience now, that isn’t to say the number of international customers won’t pick up in the future. Should this occur, accepting payments in your…
How Has Card-Not-Present Fraud Changed Since EMV?
Counterfeit card fraud accounts for 37 per cent of credit card fraud. To tackle this, an initiative from Euromoney, MasterCard and Visa, known as EMV, has been implemented in the United States. In countries where similar initiatives have been introduced, there’s been a strong success rate in reducing counterfeit card fraud, and it is hoped…
3 Ways Online Payments Are Changing Business
The payments industry has seen numerous changes throughout the years, but it is the Internet that has brought about its most radical transformation. It is estimated that consumers will spend $385 billion on e-commerce throughout 2016. By 2020, this figure is likely to exceed 600 billion, and e-commerce and the advances in the online payments…
Mobile payments and the Internet of Things
If the analysts are right, currency is dying and mobile payments are the future. Certainly, there have been giant leaps forward in this area so far: Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other e wallets are beginning to make a significant impact on the payments landscape, and the Internet of Things could also transform the way…
Secured vs. Unsecured Credit Card: Which is Right for You?
The credit card market in the United States is vast. During your search for a suitable credit card, you’ll find offers for both secured and unsecured credit cards, but what are the main differences and which is right for you? What is Secured Credit? A secured credit means adding funds to a security deposit account.…
How to Prevent Common Types of Credit Card Fraud
Fraud is one of the biggest challenges you face as a merchant, so it’s up to you to understand how to prevent common types of credit card fraud. And as the way we purchase things continues to evolve, it is difficult to keep up with the new threats that come along. Despite efforts to combat it, card…
6 Common Payment Processing Mistakes SMBs Make (and How to Avoid Them)
As a small business owner, there are several mistakes you must avoid if you are going to find to a payment processor who will suit your needs as your company grows. However, if you are just starting or keen to develop your business, it’s easy to forget to ask the right questions, and by then,…
The Retail POS System Malware Epidemic
The one thing every retailer dreads is a hack or other form of security breach. However, the vast amounts of personal data a POS system can hold will always be a target for criminals; most credit card/debit card payments are made via POS systems, this results in rich pickings for cybercriminals or gangs seeking huge volumes…
How to Quicken Your Chip Card Changeover
Chip cards have been one of the most significant changes faced by retailers in the U.S. in recent years. However, the switchover has been far from smooth with merchants facing delays in their terminals being certified, and some small businesses have been slow to introduce the new technology. 70 percent of consumers now have chip cards…