Cyber Security: Fighting Credit Card Fraud
Credit card criminals are getting smarter, continuously employing new tricks to obtain unauthorized funds from an account or obtain goods without making payment. According to a recent report rele
How Credit Card Processing Works
Credit Card Processing Overview:
At first glance, the credit card payment process looks pretty simple and straightforward: a customer swipes his/her card, and in no time, the transaction proce
10 Ways to Avoid Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is a sharp practice that cannot be completely eliminated, but it must be managed. While there are a host of security measures for today’s consumer to follow to avoid credit card f
Transaction Security – PCI DSS
Nothing feels more hellish for consumers and manufacturers than a data leak or spill exposing otherwise confidential information to tech-savvy criminals. Despite the best efforts of IT experts, t
NACHA: Faster ACH Processing
NACHA, a non-profit industry group charged with managing the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system has also made moves to ensure faster payment solutions, working to speed up ACH payments. In many w
WEED: Enormous Banking Opportunity
Weed Banking Opportunities vs Federal Prohibition
Since medical marijuana was legalized in California more than two decades ago, the cannabis industry has experienced tremendous growth.
Getting A New Merchant Account
How To Get A New Merchant Account Approved
If you are looking to open a merchant account or trying to choose a merchant processor with good rates and fair terms, you are not alone. To e
Action Plan: Credit Card Data Breach
What is a Data Breach
A data breach is a security incident which involves the unauthorized access, disclosure or retrieval of valuable sensitive data by an entity. Data brea
What Is A High Risk Merchant Account
What is a High Risk Merchant Account?
A high risk merchant account is an important account-type for a wide range of enterprises today as it allows businesses to receive payments
Blockchain Patent Filed By AMEX
American Express Dives Deeper Into Blockchain
Multi-National financial giant American Express (Amex) has expressed increasing interest in blockchain-based technology. To that end, Ame