For a bank, the choice of a merchant service partner is extremely important. To ensure your bank is receiving the maximum benefit from the relationship, here are 8 things banks should look for in a Merchant Service partner....
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...
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...
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...
Providing a merchant services program to your banking customers can be a lucrative business move that leads to additional clients and profits. However, low profit, stagnant portfolio growth, and high rates of attrition can all be signs that your merchant services partner is not providing...
The payment processing industry is convoluted, filled with so many moving parts that it can be difficult to keep up. ISOs are a great example of something that is often misunderstood. You may have heard (incorrectly) that ISOs are more expensive. Or maybe you’re not...
The internet is packed with best practices on banks leveraging social media to market to business owners. Less has been written, however, about how the individual banker should lean into social media, particularly LinkedIn. Here are 5 opportunities for business bankers to use LinkedIn to...
A key difference between a top performing bank and an average bank can usually be found in the quality and usage of the needs assessment when selling Treasury Services. A thorough assessment can help you avoid mistakes that derail new business proposals, and shorten...
You are a sales professional at a bank. You opened a new business account. CONGRATS! Now what? Beginning a relationship with a new business customer is exciting. But, opening the new account is just the beginning. ...
Deepening customer relationships isn’t a trend that is going to fade any time soon. In fact, some in the industry say that it is becoming core to the banking model. On-boarding shouldn't be the end of the relationship; it should be the beginning....
Are you interested in growing your bank's non-fee and non-interest income by expanding your Merchant Services portfolio? BASYS Processing has proven strategies to significantly increase your bank's credit card processing income, while enhancing your reputation with your customers....
Having a presence on social media is no longer a choice for banks - it’s a reality, plain and simple. Social Media in banking has become a must. Even if your bank isn’t actively tweeting, Facebooking, YouTubing, or otherwise posting on social media, rest assured...