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Chargebacks: Yes, merchants have rights -- There are ways for the merchant to protect himself from unsubstantiated chargebacks. ... (See Unsubstantiated chargebacks)

How to negotiate card processing fees -- There is a way to cut costs with card processing fees without passing on the charges to the customer. We'll show you how. ... (See Card processing fees)

Processing terms you should know before negotiating -- You should know these card processing terms before entering into negotiations. ... (See Card processing fees)


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4 merchant account types to know -- Before selecting a merchant account, or a bank account that allows you to accept card payments, it’s important to have a solid grasp of the different account options available -- and how they work ... (See merchant accounts)

Deciding whether flat-rate pricing is for you -- Flat-rate pricing in card processing simple and easy to understand, but there are also disadvantages, such as possible higher costs. Learn more about the pluses, minuses and little-known facts ... (See Flat-rate pricing)

Processing terms you should know before negotiating -- You should know these card processing terms before entering into negotiations. ... (See Card processing fees)


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Malware Backoff attacks POS systems -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is warning merchants of a malware called Backoff that attacks point-of-sale (POS) systems ... (See Malware)

Verizon: Point-of-sale intrusions down -- Released annually since 2008, Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report essentially details what thieves have been up to for the past year. ... (See POS intrusions)

Are you ready for the new EMV cards? -- Confused about the EMV requirements merchants will face in 2015? We asked the experts for you. ... (See EMV cards)


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4 merchant account types to know -- Before selecting a merchant account, or a bank account that allows you to accept card payments, it’s important to have a solid grasp of the different account options available -- and how they work ... (See merchant accounts)

5 things to know about bitcoin (before accepting it) -- Are you debating whether to accept bitcoin? We share five things you should know before accepting it at your place of business ... (See Bitcoin)

Malware Backoff attacks POS systems -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is warning merchants of a malware called Backoff that attacks point-of-sale (POS) systems ... (See Malware)


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Verizon: Point-of-sale intrusions down -- Released annually since 2008, Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report essentially details what thieves have been up to for the past year. ... (See POS intrusions)

Retailers, card companies throw legal punches as antitrust settlement drags on -- A year ago, Visa and MasterCard reached a landmark $6.4 billion settlement with 7 million merchants. But the fighting hasn't stopped ... (See Surcharge settlement)

Merchant year in review: Trends that defined 2012 -- Did you have trouble keeping up with all the changes in the payments industry in 2012? Here's a quick look back ... (See Payment trends 2012)


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Are you ready for the new EMV cards? -- Confused about the EMV requirements merchants will face in 2015? We asked the experts for you. ... (See EMV cards)

Growing international? 3 ways your new customers can pay -- Expanding your business internationally? Before accepting your first order from out-of-country customers, you'll need to be able to accept foreign currencies ... (See International)

4 things to know about taking payments over the phone -- Accepting card payments by phone is necessary for catalogs and food order businesses. Yet there are some risks -- and costs -- phone order merchants take on ... (See Phone orders)


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5 things to know about bitcoin (before accepting it) -- Are you debating whether to accept bitcoin? We share five things you should know before accepting it at your place of business ... (See Bitcoin)

How to negotiate card processing fees -- There is a way to cut costs with card processing fees without passing on the charges to the customer. We'll show you how. ... (See Card processing fees)

Processing terms you should know before negotiating -- You should know these card processing terms before entering into negotiations. ... (See Card processing fees)


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ATMs, shops may not be ready for EMV cards -- ATM equipment could run out and merchants won’t get EMV equipment certified in time if they don't order their upgraded hardware well in advance of an October 2015 deadline. ... (See ATMs)