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Many successful and vital businesses are told they are in a “high-risk category” when they apply for banking services and credit card processing. If you are involved in a startup or even have an established business and a good credit history, you may find you have trouble finding high-risk business credit card processing at a reasonable rate. What makes a business high risk, is there any way to change this … Continue reading ““High-Risk” Businesses and Credit Card Processing”

There’s no doubt that having the right payment processing systems can benefit your business in a multitude of ways. In fact, by simply installing the right systems, you can avoid many issues, including the following seven common payment challenges that every merchant faces. 1. Fraud Fraud accounts for billions of dollars being lost by U.S. business each year, and it’s on the rise. The good news is twofold: You can … Continue reading “7 Common Small Business Payment Processing Challenges and How to Avoid Them”

As medical and recreational cannabis has been legalized in many states, numerous products have come on the market. These include a wide range of profitable CBD products. A merchant account allows your business to accept credit card payments from customers who buy these, while a virtual terminal allows you to accept credit card information without having physical access to cards. This means you can sell your products online. However, many … Continue reading “The Future of Virtual Terminals in the Cannabis Industry”

Most of us use a debit card for everyday transactions, to avoid the hassle of checks and cash. Debit cards that have a credit network logo like Visa, MasterCard, and American Express typically allow customers to pay using either the debit or credit option at checkout. What are the differences for the customer and the business that accepts these payments? What Are the Differences Between Choosing Credit or Debit? There … Continue reading “Are There Advantages to Running Your Debit Card as Credit?”