Category Archives: Merchant Account Processing

There has been a  lot of buzz about the Durbin Amendment and what the ramifications of it will be. The amendment is set to go into effect at the end of October and the anticipation continues to grow. There has … Continue reading →

One of the many spinning cogs in every business is merchant services. If this cog breaks the whole business will grind to a screeching halt – and for any business this is unacceptable. In order to prevent a disaster in … Continue reading →

MerchantService.com announced today their online merchant services quote generator which completely changes the way businesses shop online for credit card processing solutions.   Much like auto insurance companies, business owners now have the ability to fill out a simple form and … Continue reading →

PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.  The rigorous application of these merchant account  standards ensures that credit card merchant account holders are in compliance with industry standards for financial data security and is a key component … Continue reading →

Virtually all retail businesses accept credit cards because doing so is proven to increase total sales.  At this writing the U.S. House and Senate conference committee continues to work on the controversial merchant services reform legislation.  And a House-backed revision … Continue reading →