What Credit Card Charges Do Small Businesses Pay?
Card Switcher explains all the credit card terms and charges you need to know as a small business.
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The Cheapest Merchant Services For Small Businesses
When it comes to setting up or expanding your business, there’s a long list of things you need to get in order. One of the most important points on your to-do list is to set up a merchant service. In this article we will explore exactly what a merchant service is, why you should have […]
Read post What Are The Different Types of Payment Cards Available?
As a business, there are a number of different payment methods you need to consider, making sure you’ve got all bases covered. The majority of payment cards are globally recognised meaning you can accept payments from a broad spectrum of customers. There is a wide variety of payment card options available to both business owners […]
Read post What Is Pay By Link and How Can I Give My Customers This Option?
As a small business owner, you will likely be looking for ways in which you can make both you and your customers' lives easier, and a pay by link option is definitely a way in which you can achieve this. In one of our previous posts we explained how a payment gateway works, and described […]
Read post What Is An IVR Payment and How Do They Work?
Here at CardSwitcher we often get asked about all the different payment services available to you, which one is best, and how they each work - and IVR Payments are no exception to this! Have you come across the term “IVR payment” and wondered what on earth it was, and whether it’s something your business […]
Read post My Card Machine Is Not Working! Troubleshooting Guide and Your Rights
Having problems with your PDQ machine or mobile card reader and just can’t seem to fix it? Perhaps it’s declining all contactless payments? Or is it taking forever and a day to process and accept payments? Either way, we understand how frustrating it can be for you and your customers to not have a functioning […]
Read post Payment Gateway vs Payment Processor: What's the Difference?
The card payment processing process (what a mouthful) is a complex one. When you’re first starting out, there are so many elements you need to consider. Some have such similar names that you might not even be sure if they are actually the same thing. Whether you are an established business or new to the […]
Read post How Do I Choose The Best Point of Sale System For My Small Business?
Is it time to upgrade your Point-Of-Sale system? Or are you just starting out and wondering what sort of set-up you’ll need? If you answered yes to either of the above, then you will need something fast, secure, and versatile, to meet the ever-changing needs of your small business. You need an ePos system. In […]
Read post What Is A Biometric Payment And How Safe Is It?
A biometric payment is much simpler than sounds. Essentially, it is a point-of-sale technology that uses an individual’s physical characteristics - like their fingerprint or face - to confirm payments. It is usually done through a smart device that supports biometrics. Biometric payment offers greater security for withdrawing funds from your bank account, or for […]
Read post What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of an ePOS System for SMEs?
If your business has recently expanded, you may need new systems to support your growing sales. Beyond the need for a system to process sales, you may need a better way to manage your stock, track pricing, and promote any current offers. But is an EPOS system the right way to go? In this article […]
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