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WHAT IS GAS STATION EMV COMPLIANCE? In April 2021, new major credit card network regulations take effect that requires all gas stations in the United States to employ EMV-compliant credit card readers at the pumps. EMV-compliant pumps allow for more secure and convenient transaction options than the traditional magnetic strip[…]

Your Store Needs a Secure POS System You may have security measures like surveillance cameras, alarm systems and locked cash drawers in place to prevent break-ins and theft in your store, but have you considered whether your point-of-sale (POS) system is secure? Whether through a physical break-in or a virtual[…]

Credit cards are a favorite payment method for many consumers, so to do business with these consumers, merchants need a means of processing credit cards. Credit card processing refers to the many steps that occur behind the scenes that enable a customer’s issuing bank to pay merchants. Because this process[…]

The idea of credit has been around for centuries, but not the kind of credit we’re used to today. In the past, credit was only good for people in your community who knew you and trusted you to pay later. They may have kept a running tab that you would[…]

You may have a touch-screen tablet at home you can use to read ebooks, check your email, play games and listen to music. Tablets have become popular devices since Apple released the original iPad in 2010. Today, around half of Americans own a tablet. You may have also seen some merchants using[…]