There are currently 364 million credit cards in use in the United States alone. Those credit cards account for more than $84 billion in online sales. More people are moving into carrying credit and debit cards instead of money. If your business has not added a merchant account processing service for credit cards, you’re missing out […]
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When you start processing credit cards at your company, you open up a whole new potential for revenue. However, that new revenue can come with some hidden expenses. What is a credit card chargeback, and how can you avoid them? We’ve got your answers here. Data shows that a third of all point-of-sale transactions involve […]
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As it turns out, cash isn’t always king. 97% of consumers are increasingly using credit and debit cards to pay for their purchases, according to The Balance. In addition, there are several advantages to providing a variety of payment options. Businesses that don’t allow customers to pay with plastic are likely missing out on valuable […]
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A good business credit score can be just as important as a good personal credit score. There are a lot of misconceptions about what a good business credit score entails. For the past two weeks, we have been posting articles about the different types of business credit scores you should be paying attention to. At […]
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What is a DUNS number exactly? The definition of DUNS is a “data universal numbering system” that is managed by Dun and Bradstreet (D&B). It is a unique nine-digit number that is specific for each business. Even though there are over 250 million entries, there are more numbers to go around. The DUNS number format […]
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In this day and age, why do entrepreneurs risk failure to go into business online without giving customers easy payment options? The recession, the stock market instability, and social, financial discontent are reaching boiling point. On top of all that, banks are not offering credit as they were during the housing bubble and businesses are […]
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You may be wondering “why is it important to maintain a good credit score?” There is a lot of misinformation around concerning what is a “good” and “not good” credit score. The truth of the matter is that each credit reporting agency want to distinguish itself from the others. This results in a credit score […]
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If you are thinking about checking your business credit, you will want to know your PAYDEX score. You may be asking yourself: First, “What is a PAYDEX Score?” and then, “How do I get my PAYDEX Score?” In this article, there is going to be discussion on practical tips to manage financial stress for your […]
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Once you open a business, there is a business credit score created. You may ask, “What’s my business credit score then?” Your business credit score will significantly affect the quality of the business credit lines you can obtain. Businesses that are not aware of their business credit score do harm to their future operations by not […]
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Whether you are here because you had a merchant account cancelled unexpectedly, have bad credit, operate a known risky business or just curious, it is a straight forward process to get a high risk merchant account. There are many factors that go into a financial institution’s decision to approve any business for a merchant account. […]
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