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An Issuing Bank Defined and Explained
What an Issuing Bank is and the role they play in the payments ecosystem
What Are ISO Payments? Everything You Need to Know
Breaking down what Independent Sales Organizations are and where they fit into the payments landscape
ISA Fee Explained: Visa International Service Assessment
Learn why these fees are showing up on your statement
Invalid Transaction: Declined Code 12 Explained
If your POS showed this decline code read on
Interchange Fees and Rates: What You Need to Know
Interchange rates explained and why they matter to your business' bottom line
Interactive Teller Machine (ITM): Pros, Cons, & Future
ITMs provide new and lucrative options for customers and businesses alike
Integrated Payments: What They Are and How They Work
Building an integrated, unified payment system for your business
What EMV Chip Is and Why It Matters To Your Business
EMV systems and how they work at checkout
10 Strategies to Increase Deposits at Your Community Bank
Smart strategies for driving deposit growth
How to Get a Merchant Account in 3 Easy Steps
Securing your merchant account and accepting payments is as easy as 1, 2, 3
How Exactly Does Credit Card Processing Work?
Breaking down how a payment goes from swipe to completed
Guide to Choosing the Right EMV Equipment
The right chip card readers for your business
Gift Cards for Small Businesses: A Complete Guide
Gift cards can be a valuable revenue stream for your business
Why Free Terminals Aren’t Really Free
Free terminals may sound great but don't be fooled into getting locked into long-term fees
Fraud and Consumer Confidence In Emerging Payment Technologies
Security is a top concern for consumers and smart business owners
Force Sale Credit Card: What Are Force-Post Transactions?
With convenience comes fraud, avoid the latter with this guide
Finding the Perfect Merchant Account
Expert tips for finding the perfect credit card payment partner for your business
FANF Fee: Visa's Fixed Acquirer Network Fee
Understanding Fixed Acquirer Network Fees and why they matter
Why EMV is Important For Restaurants
Restaurants that adopt EMV will have a leg up: here's why
ACH vs. EFT Payments — What's the Difference?
Electronic funds transfer and automated clearing house differences explained
EMV Compliance: Laws, Deadlines, & More Explained
Here's why chip is the present and future of credit card payments
What Is EBT (Or SNAP) Payment Processing?
Electronic Benefit Transfers (EBT) and how to handle them
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