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What Is Level 3 Data? Everything You Need to Know
This niche transaction type could be the right fit for your business
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CVV Codes: The Ultimate Guide for Merchants
Why CVV codes exist and how they fit into the payments landscape
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What Is an eCheck (Electronic Check) Payment
Everything you always wanted to know about this payment method
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Visa / Mastercard Class Action Lawsuit Settlement FAQ
Why this settlement was good news for merchants like you
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Should You Use a Credit Card Machine or Mobile Card Swiper
We get this question a lot so here's our best guidance for merchants
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What Is a Third-Party Payment Processor? Pros, Cons, & More
The pros and cons of going with a third-party payment processor
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The Software Developer’s Tips for Choosing a Payment Processor
Developers, this one is for you
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The Cost of a Breach
Putting a value on what happens when customer data gets into the wrong hands
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3 Things to Look for in a Payment Processing Partner
Selecting the right payments partner is the most important choice your business will make
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Why a Tablet POS System Will Benefit Your Business
All you need to start accepting payments today is a tablet, it's that easy
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Straight-Through Processing (STP) Benefits & How It Works
STP could be right for your business by reducing barriers to you getting paid
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SMS Payment: 8 Things to Know About Text to Pay
Covering the basics around this increasingly popular payment method
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QR Code Payment: Everything You Need to Know
QR codes have quickly become a must-have in the payments landscape
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VISA Purchase Return Authorization
Make sure your POS supports purchase authorization requests
We're the gold standard in payment processing
Providing our merchants with the latest tools to get the job done, from cutting edge payment solutions to award-winning technical support available 24/7/365. With Tidal Commerce you have a payments partner that will be there from your first dollar to your millionth.