Christina Ison

eCommerce January 24, 2022 3 min read

What are eChecks and how do they work?

An eCheck is an electronic payment method through which money can be sent or received. This option is very similar to writing a check, but the transaction takes place online. This process...

January 23, 2022 4 min read

What is Tap and Pay (NFC)?

Secure Authentication Using NFC, or Tap and Pay as it is more commonly known as, refers to the use of NFC tech in a smartphone to verify the authenticity of the owner....

POS System January 21, 2022 3 min read

What is a POS Transaction?

A Point of Sale (POS) transaction is when a customer uses their debit or credit card to purchase an item at your business. POS systems are vital in every retail, restaurant, and...

Cash Discount January 21, 2022 3 min read

What is Cash Discount payment processing?

In a cash discount payment processing program, customer payments are discounted from full prices at a certain rate. This is very different from a standard credit card processing program where the entire...

Cash Discount January 21, 2022 5 min read

What is a Surcharge Program?

A surcharge program is a way for businesses to pass on the credit card processing fees they pay to their customers when accepting payments with a credit, debit or gift card. By...

credit card processing January 18, 2022 4 min read

Credit Card Processing Fees and Rates Explained

When it comes to understanding credit card processing fees and rates, there is a lot of information to take in. It can be confusing to know what all of the different terms...

FinTech January 17, 2022 4 min read

What Is MRR and How to Calculate It?

MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) is the main indicator for SaaS (Software as a Service) and subscription-based businesses. It reflects the amount of income that the business receives every month from customers who...

POS System January 17, 2022 4 min read

What is a POS System?

A point of sale (POS) system is a computerized software program that tracks financial data and processes transactions in a restaurant, retail store, or other business venue. It often includes a touch-screen...

American Express January 17, 2022 4 min read

What is an American Express Virtual Card and How to Get it?

An American Express Virtual Card is a digital prepaid card that you can use to make online purchases. It’s a great alternative to using your personal credit or debit card when you...

Mobile Payments January 15, 2022 3 min read

What is Apple Pay and How Does it Work?

Apple Pay is a mobile payment system developed by Apple Inc. It allows users to make payments using their iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. The system uses near-field communication (NFC) technology to...

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