The construction industry faces a unique set of challenges. If you’re a contractor, supplier, or developer, your main concern when it comes to processing cards is likely the price tag. Keep reading for the 3 biggest processing headaches facing the construction industry....
Say hello to four additions to our work family here at BASYS: Andrew, Blake, Loryn, and Ryan!...
At BASYS, we meet with banks all over the country, so we’re familiar with the struggles of building a successful treasury department. To increase your revenue, it’s vital that your branch employees are discussing treasury products with new and existing customers. Here are six steps...
There’s no doubt that running your own business can be incredibly rewarding, both personally and financially. However, when you’re handling everything yourself, it can also be incredibly taxing. So, how can you make the most of your time while still growing your business? Here are...
The media industry is largely populated by B2B organizations. You might be familiar with waiting months for a customer to pay you, then investing valuable hours of the workday trying to hunt down those outstanding payments. This is a common issue, but navigating the complex...
Surcharging is the practice of charging an additional fee to a customer paying with a credit card. But, in the already convoluted merchant services industry, credit card surcharging might be one of the most complicated practices out there....
Once your bank decides to offer merchant services to its customers, the next step is choosing a processing partner. This choice will impact everything from revenue and retention, to customer support, so it’s not one to be taken lightly. But, in an industry that can...
St. Patrick’s Day was originally a cultural and religious celebration, observing the death of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. March 17th was officially declared a feast day in the early 1600s, and as the Irish spread around the world, so did their St. Patrick’s Day...
As EMV chip cards become more and more prominent throughout the US, fraudsters are turning their attention to more vulnerable targets: online businesses. Here are our top tips to protect your business from card-not-present fraud:...
This weekend, the US will be springing forward. You might be looking forward to more sunshine, or just dreading those first few days of sleep deprivation. But, do you know why Daylight Saving Time is observed? To prepare for longer days, here are 6 facts...
We are so excited to introduce you to 3 new additions to the team here at BASYS. Please give a warm welcome to Tyler, Kat, and Becky!...
In today’s marketplace, you shouldn’t be asking if you can afford to accept credit cards, but if you can afford not to. If you want your business to be successful, now and in the future, accepting credit cards is more important than ever. ...
If your merchant services program is supported by the right processing partner, it can provide a substantial amount of non-interest income. But not all providers will be a good fit for your bank, and choosing the wrong partner can have unforeseen consequences. Here are just...
Can your business set a minimum amount on credit card purchases? What about a maximum amount? Legislation and industry regulations can make finding an answer to those questions complicated. Keep reading for our simplified guidelines on what you can, and can’t, do....
Is your business paying high processing fees every time you accept a business or purchasing card? If so, there might be a way for you to increase your profit margins without the need to increase your sales volume. The secret is qualifying your transactions at...