Various scenarios can prompt a business owner to need a credit card machine. You might use a manual imprinter and want the convenience of an electronic terminal or additional services that only a new ...

In this guideline, cash is defined as currency, checks and credit cards unless otherwise specified. The proper handling of cash is a necessary control function. Supervisory personnel must monitor ...

Credit card processing scams come in all forms. They can be a phone call from an alleged merchant service provider saying your card terminal needs updating or an email offering rate reductions.

For many small businesses, accepting debit and credit cards is a necessity. In 2022, 44% of Americans used cash for some purchases, but 41% went cashless during a typical week, according to Pew ...

With PayPal, Apple, Amazon and others all vying to make a buck off processing people’s money, the payments space is more competitive than ever. But Google Wallet inventor Osama Bedier insists his new ...

Remember Square? Well, the innovative company launched last December by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has finally opened its doors to the public after a 10 month private pilot. Now anyone can request ...

When the first credit cards gained popularity, they fundamentally disrupted the payments ecosystem – they enabled consumers to afford high-price products and services. Fast-forward to 2019 and the ...

In maybe the most boring VR announcement to date, payment processing company WorldPay has decided to bring its services to virtual worlds. The UK-based company, one of the leading payment processors ...

A business.com editor verified this analysis to ensure it meets our standards for accuracy, expertise and integrity. Credit card payments accounted for 40 percent of in-store retail sales in 2024.