What is a Merchant Account? A Guide For Small Businesses
In this article, we’ll learn about what a mechant account is, how they work and how you apply for one.
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How Do Contactless Payments Work?
Contactless payments really took over when fast food retailers and the tube in London rolled out contactless-enabled terminals. But how does it work?
Read post Best Bluetooth Receipt Printers for Card Readers
Although businesses are not required to provide their customers with a receipt, it's usually a good idea to offer one after every transaction. While digital receipts are becoming more popular amongst retailers and small businesses, paper receipts will remain popular for a long time to come. Although more expensive to operate, paper receipts are ideal […]
Read post How Does Contactless Mobile Payment Work?
Have you ever watched someone pay for something using their smartphone? Maybe you've even done so yourself? Well, have you ever wondered how it all works? Smartphone payments use a technology called Near Field Communication (NFC) and it's just one of the latest trends associated with mobile payments. In this article, we'll look at what […]
Read post Some businesses are deemed ‘high-risk’ and require specialised merchant accounts. In this article, I’ll look at why businesses are classified as high-risk.
Read post What is a Third-Party Payment Processor?
In this article, I’ll look at third-party processors in more detail and discuss their advantages, disadvantages and optimal use cases.
Read post A Guide to Card Machine Charges and Fees
A common question we receive from merchants is: How much does a credit card machine cost? In this article, we're going to try and answer it.
Read post Is It Legal to Charge For Using A Debit Card?
In this blog, I'll look the legislation surrounding surcharging and discuss whether merchants can levy debit card surcharges under the new rules.
Read post Buyer Protection when using PayPal
Do you shop online using PayPal? Do you pay with your credit card Did you know that by using your credit card with PayPal, your important Section 75 buyer protections are actually defeated? What is Section 75? The Consumer Credit Act 1974, Section 75, says that if you use your credit card to buy something […]
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