What Is a Merchant ID (Merchant Identification Number)
The unique identifier your entire business is built on
Merchant Account Fees: How They Actually Work
The different types of merchant fees explored in detail
What Is a Merchant Account? Everything You Need to Know
Step-by-step guide to starting the right merchant account for your business
Mastercard Per Location Fees Explained
If you've seen these fees on your statements and wondered why, read on
An Issuing Bank Defined and Explained
What an Issuing Bank is and the role they play in the payments ecosystem
What Are ISO Payments? Everything You Need to Know
Breaking down what Independent Sales Organizations are and where they fit into the payments landscape
ISA Fee Explained: Visa International Service Assessment
Learn why these fees are showing up on your statement
Invalid Transaction: Declined Code 12 Explained
If your POS showed this decline code read on
Interchange Fees and Rates: What You Need to Know
Interchange rates explained and why they matter to your business' bottom line
What EMV Chip Is and Why It Matters To Your Business
EMV systems and how they work at checkout
How to Get a Merchant Account in 3 Easy Steps
Securing your merchant account and accepting payments is as easy as 1, 2, 3
How Exactly Does Credit Card Processing Work?
Breaking down how a payment goes from swipe to completed
Guide to Choosing the Right EMV Equipment
The right chip card readers for your business
Gift Cards for Small Businesses: A Complete Guide
Gift cards can be a valuable revenue stream for your business
Why Free Terminals Aren’t Really Free
Free terminals may sound great but don't be fooled into getting locked into long-term fees
Force Sale Credit Card: What Are Force-Post Transactions?
With convenience comes fraud, avoid the latter with this guide
FANF Fee: Visa's Fixed Acquirer Network Fee
Understanding Fixed Acquirer Network Fees and why they matter
ACH vs. EFT Payments — What's the Difference?
Electronic funds transfer and automated clearing house differences explained
What Is EBT (Or SNAP) Payment Processing?
Electronic Benefit Transfers (EBT) and how to handle them
Electronic Billing (E-Billing) Explained
Reviewing what Electronic Billing (eBilling) is and recommendations for choosing the best eBilling payment system
What Is a Recurring Payment? (Plus 8 Tips for Success)
Make the right Recurring Payment decisions with these tips
Do Not Honor: Meaning, Causes, & What to Do
Explaining common credit card payment rejection codes and what to do when they pop up
