In just a few weeks, social distancing due to COVID-19 has changed the business landscape, creating cancelations, restrictions, and many, many closures. In response, card networks are anticipating a spike in chargebacks....
Is your solution compliant? For software vendors, the first step in the PCI journey is determining what level of compliance your solution needs to meet....
Is your processor for sale? Your customers are loyal to your software solution, not just because of the functionality it provides, but because of the great customer service you deliver. If your processing provider is bought out, a decline in service poses a real risk...
Is your credit card processor helping you understand and complete PCI Compliance requirements? Your processor should be able to simplify the process, reducing both the time and money it takes for your business to become PCI compliant....
For software vendors, the first step in the PCI Compliance journey will be determining what level of compliance your solution needs to meet. Here's what you need to know to keep client data secure and reduce the burden PCI requirements place on your software company....
Every business is potentially subject to a chargeback! Chargebacks occur when a cardholder disputes a transaction directly with the card issuer and can be initiated for a variety of reasons, including fraud, dissatisfaction with a purchase, product failure, etc....
When asked to provide your own social security number, suspicion is understandable. But, when opening a credit card processing account, there is a very good reason that this information is requested. Let’s talk about why you’re asked for this information and what it’s used for....
On October 19th, Visa’s new Purchase Return Authorization mandate will take effect. Currently, authorizations are required for a majority of purchases, but NOT for purchase returns—this new mandate is going to change that. ...
In 2017, the average user received 16 phishing emails every month. Can you identify a phishing email? Here are 3 red flags to watch out for....
Having funds held is a frustrating and confusing situation. For some businesses, held funds can even cause serious cash flow issues. We’re here to provide insight on why funds are held, and insider tips to keep money flowing into your account. ...
Trade shows, conventions, and conferences offer valuable opportunities that you’d be hard-pressed to find in another venue. Where else can you find customers that are already searching for a solution like yours, and start closing deals that same day? ...
Are you a software company searching for a payment processor? Here are 6 things to look for to find the perfect processing partner!...
Following in the footsteps of ransomware and cryptojacking, the latest threat is called formjacking and it’s already posing a massive risk to online businesses and their customers. In 2018, formjacking compromised 4,818 websites every month. Here’s what you need to know: ...
E-commerce is a lucrative frontier for both aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses with existing brick and mortar locations. But that doesn’t mean e-commerce is the right solution for every business. As with all technology, e-commerce is a mixed bag of risks and rewards. Here’s what you...
Phishing is a fraudulent practice where a target is contacted via email, telephone, or text message by someone pretending to represent a legitimate organization. It’s an unfortunate reality that phishing has become commonplace, but the problem is even more pervasive than many realize. Are you...