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Merchant Account Stories
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Are you ready for the new EMV cards? |
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Deciding whether flat-rate pricing is for you |
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Credit crunch forces firms to look elsewhere for funding |
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Florida group names Washington Bancard exclusive card processing partner |
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Discover's merchant acceptance skyrockets |
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How to negotiate card processing fees |
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Processing terms you should know before negotiating |
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How to decode your merchant account rate |
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5 tips for fielding merchant services sales pitches |
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Can your business afford to go cash-only? |
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Small business owners find silver lining in cloud-based POS systems |
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Visa's new fee causing concern and controversy |
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Swipe fees fueling rising costs at the pump |
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Five months in, how is the Durbin Amendment affecting banks, merchants and consumers? |
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Will new rules for Visa and MasterCard really help merchants? |
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Interchange-plus savings could be undermined by excessive fees |
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Small-dollar debit card transactions have become pricy to process |
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Some merchants still reluctant to steer customers toward debit |
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MasterCard urges ATM owners to upgrade to EMV technology |
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How to make sure you get your debit card fee reduction |
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How to decode your merchant payment processing statement |
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Fighting high card processing fees with store debit cards |
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How to keep merchant account fees low |
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Trade group offers credit card fee calculator |
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California officials examine credit card interchange fees |
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United faces protests for move to shift card fees |
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U.S. merchant fees higher than those in other nations |
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7-11 gathers signatures to fight credit card fees |
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All you need to know about the discount rate |
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What are interchange fees, and why should you care? |
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Merchant account fees: Are they worth it? |
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Merchant account interchange fees affect businesses, card issuers |
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ATMs, shops may not be ready for EMV cards |
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5 ways your store could be hacked |
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6 ways online merchants can combat card-not-present fraud |
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4 excuses small merchants make for ignoring data security |
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How to prevent and detect employee data theft |
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PCI Compliance: An online merchant's guide |
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How to prevent skimming and other POS terminal attacks |
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Expert Q&A: A PCI primer for brick-and-mortar merchants |
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What to do after a data breach |
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U.S. EMV roll-out doesn't mean merchants have to rush |
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How to make smartphone and tablet payments secure |
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Will consumers reject mobile payments? |
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In rush to mobile market, merchants vulnerable to fraud |
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What MasterCard's EMV "roadmap" means for merchants |
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Restaurant battles bank over security breach |
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Many small merchants ignoring security standards |
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Online shoppers find mobile payments safer than credit cards |
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Large number of merchants storing unencrypted card data |
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Tips for protecting your business from retail fraud |
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6 tips for securing your payment system |
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The latest PCI guidelines: How to securely collect payments by phone |
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5 ways to reassure your customers about payment security |
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Point-of-sale devices are an easy fraud target, say experts |
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Florida case shows risk of checking, credit card scams |
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PCI data security standards: What they are and why they matter |
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Phishing attack targets merchant accounts |
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BBB warns of credit card processing scam |
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Heartland releases new swipe terminals |
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Study: Businesses still don't understand PCI standards |
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FBI warns small businesses about rising cybercrime dangers |
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Visa releases data encryption best practices |
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Study: Businesses lack policies for tackling cybercrime |
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Thieves use merchant accounts to commit fraud |
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Financial services company unveils new safeguard vs. ID theft |
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More states adding data breach notification laws |
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Police ramp up efforts to prevent ID theft |
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Hacker pleads guilty to giant ID theft; learn how to protect yourself |
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Man charged with massive credit card data theft |
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Network Solutions data breach stirs controversy |
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Merchant accounts victimized by hackers' unusual scheme |
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New study sees flaws in data security standards |
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How tokenization works |
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Agencies issue frequently asked questions on ID theft rules |
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Get answers to your questions about PCI data security standards |
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Best privacy practices for businesses with merchant accounts |
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5 reasons why data security is a really big deal |
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'Red Flags Rules' deadline extended again |
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What merchants must know about PCI security standards |
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House subcommittee debates card security standards |
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FTC delays 'Red Flags Rules' to May 1, 2009 |
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'Red Flags Rules' require merchants to help fight ID theft |
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Merchants struggle to secure user data, deter identity theft |
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Rules changing for merchants handling credit card data |
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Is your business mobile friendly? |
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Bitcoin: Another option for merchants |
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5 ways your business can survive showrooming |
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Technology lets customers skip checkout line |
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Mobile gift cards can give small businesses an edge |
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Options for streamlining your online checkout |
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ISIS mobile wallet makes official debut |
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Merchant cash advances: Good deal or necessary evil? |
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New SpotPay mobile card reader takes swipe at competition |
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Mobile payment app cheat sheet: A guide to merchants' many options |
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Google Wallet makeover leaves merchants with yet another mobile payments choice to make |
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Terminal makers promise "future proof" products for merchants |
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Walmart snubs contactless payments -- but should small businesses? |
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Will VeriFone "SAIL" past its mobile payments competitors? |
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Merchant loyalty programs get digital makeover |
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Eventbrite enters portable register fray |
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Mobile payments roundup: 5 apps to watch |
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SXSWi: Mobile payment adoption hurdles; Isis launch |
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Etsy introduces alternative to merchant accounts |
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V.me: A new payment option from Visa |
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Square updates Card Case, reinvents retailing |
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Affinity introduces a merchant-friendly daily deals program |
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A new way to accept credit cards -- with a webcam |
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Merchant-funded rewards programs: Worth your participation? |
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What You Need to Know About Equifax's New Business-Scoring Model |
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Card Case, Register and Google Wallet: What You Need to Know |
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5 more reasons why setting up a mobile payment system is worth the expense |
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Should you switch to a mobile payment system? |
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Are the security concerns over Square's mobile payment device valid? |
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High-risk merchant account mean higher fees for merchants |
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8 reasons why a mobile merchant account is for you |
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Comparing the various types of merchant accounts |
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PayPal: Is it enough merchant account for your business? |
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More payment options for merchants on eBay |
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Mail order merchant accounts: What they are, how they work |
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Video: How does credit card processing really work? |
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5 things to remember about mobile credit card processing |
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5 reasons mobile credit card processing is good for you |
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Visa expands small business savings program |
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Should you consider a multifunction POS terminal? |
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Combining merchant accounts and iPhone apps |
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Which business credit score should you get? |
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Accepting credit cards is crucial for your Internet business |
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How telephone merchant accounts work |
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Credit card processing iPhone apps keep coming |
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Breaking down the various types of merchant accounts |
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Card processing apps for iPhone becoming more common |
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Square mobile payment tool now available for iPhone |
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PayPal emerges as strong merchant account option |
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How wireless merchant accounts work |
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Chase offers new small business cards |
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PayPal partners with wireless firm to create card processing tool |
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How retail merchant accounts work |
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Merchant account provider BluePay continues buying spree |
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'World's largest online merchant network' launched |
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Merchant account provider creates new BlackBerry app |
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Merchants eye mobile phones to transact card payments |
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A brief history of merchant accounts |
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Merchants use high-tech tools to reward loyal customers |
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What is a virtual merchant account? |
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Alternatives to merchant accounts abound |
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How to accept credit cards with your iPhone |
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How the credit card interchange process works |
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What's a payment gateway and how does it work? |
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Breaking down the pluses, minuses of alternative payment systems |
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Which merchant account is right for your home-based business? |
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How Internet merchant accounts work |
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Merchant account terms: Glossary, definitions |
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How merchant account transactions work |
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Cashless businesses slowly catch on |
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Retailers, card companies throw legal punches as antitrust settlement drags on |
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Merchant year in review: Trends that defined 2012 |
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Walmart, Target reject Visa-MasterCard settlement. Should your business follow suit? |
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What merchants need to know about the Senate's mobile payments hearing |
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Transaction fees lowered due to cap, Fed reports |
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Converting cash customers to debit users |
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What online merchants need to know about the new 1099-K |
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New IRS rules could lead to fee gouging |
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Study: Merchants report waning confidence in the economy |
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Fed pivots on interchange fees |
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Credit card privacy laws: Are you compliant? |
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Visa announces PCI compliance program -- but not for U.S. |
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Credit card rules for merchants 'anticompetitive,' says Justice Department |
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Study: Debit card boom shows no signs of waning |
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Credit card usage decline slowing, study shows |
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Amex wins suit against merchant account fraudsters |
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Survey: Small businesses say economy holding steady |
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Will credit card reform mean higher interchange fees? |
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New rules bring merchants new credit reporting burdens |
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Will Congress curb merchant fees? |
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United Airlines shifts credit card merchant processing to travel agents |
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New rules let consumers dispute credit report errors with merchants |
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New bill aims to cut merchant fees |
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Who regulates merchant accounts? |
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Credit cards drive growth in small business lending |
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Small business owners' confidence in economy falls sharply |
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IRS targets merchants processing offshore cards |
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FAQs about applying for a merchant account online |
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Business credit scores: What they are, how to boost yours |
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Growing international? 3 ways your new customers can pay |
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4 things to know about taking payments over the phone |
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You got rejected for a merchant account. Now what? |
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Requiring a minimum credit card charge: You can do it -- but should you? |
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Merchant account guide for small ecommerce sellers |
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Merchant account guide for churches and houses of worship |
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Paying with credit influences customers' buying habits |
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7 reasons to accept smart cards |
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Study: Consumers affected by debit card fees will likely turn to credit |
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A guide to Visa's merchant incentives for chip-and-PIN compliance |
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A guide to merchant category codes |
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After the Durbin Amendment: A new era in debit card transactions |
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Back to School, Part 1: The major players in a credit card transaction |
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Back to School, Part 2: Credit card processing, 4 key issues |
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Chargeback troubles? Fight back with these key steps |
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Study: Get ready for mobile wallets |
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Consider all possible fees before picking a merchant account |
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The small merchant's 2013 holiday calendar |
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Holiday marketing do's and don'ts for merchants |
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Small Business Saturday: 5 ways to wow shoppers |
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A guide to merchants' E-check options |
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5 ways to boost your business, despite low consumer confidence |
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Time for a new merchant account? |
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5 mistakes made with merchant accounts |
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The scoop on multi-currency merchant accounts |
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Can you afford your merchant account? |
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5 ways to know you've outgrown your merchant account |
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Franchisers becoming lenders in tough economy |
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How long should my merchant account contract last? |
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Your merchant account's been shut down -- now what? |
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Pushing your merchant account's limit |
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Finding the right merchant account for you |
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10 things you must know about merchant account fees |
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Which merchant account type is best for my online business? |
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Why some don't accept plastic -- but should reconsider |
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7 fees to know about when shopping for merchant accounts |
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7 things you must know about credit card processing |
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Can't get a merchant account? Here's what to do |
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What is a merchant account? |
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How to pick a payment gateway provider |
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4 tips for keeping credit card processing fees low |
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How to pick, use small business credit cards |
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New year, new merchant account? |
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5 big mistakes to make when choosing a merchant account |
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6 questions you must ask before you pick a merchant account |
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Going global with a merchant account |
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Follow these best practices for accepting contactless payments |
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Which merchant account type is best for my small business? |
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Beware of credit card processing scams |
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So many merchant account types -- which should I choose? |
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4 steps to help you keep credit card processing fees low |
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It's never too early to plan for the holidays |
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Starting a business? Don't forget a merchant account |
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What to watch for when switching merchant accounts |
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Compare small business payment methods |
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Credit card processing for nonprofits |
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How do I get my business credit score? |
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Study: Credit cards may not really increase spending |
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4 key tips for negotiating with merchant account providers |
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Using merchant accounts with third-party software |
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When should you change merchant accounts? |
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What happens when you set up a merchant account? |
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Does one merchant account work for all types of credit cards? |
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Why a good business credit score matters |
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How struggling businesses should handle merchant accounts |
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What is a merchant account? |
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What you need to know about third party merchant accounts |
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Consider these factors when selecting a merchant account |
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Can you increase your sales just by accepting credit cards? |
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Tips for merchants on how to combat charge-offs |
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What to look for when choosing the right merchant account company |
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Benefits for small businesses accepting credit cards |
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Capital One releases emergency checklist for businesses |
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6 questions you should ask about merchant accounts |
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6 tips for keeping merchant account rates and fees low |
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Missing payments on business credit card can hurt personal credit |
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6 keys to finding the right merchant account for you |
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5 ways to prevent employee credit card abuse |
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