Dec 16, 2017

Summary: Here are a few factors to consider when choosing a credit card processing company to fit your business needs. If you’re starting a business, you’re likely choosing between credit card processing companies. Factors to consider are fees, customer support, and accepted payment types. Variable Fees There are multiple fees a credit card processing company will charge you. Among them are interchange fees and monthly minimum fees. Interchange fees are charged to every transaction you process and range from 2% to 3%. The rate you pay depends on multiple factors, including the size of the transaction, the type of card accepted, and place of transaction. Monthly minimum fees vary between processing companies. This is the minimum amount in fees that the company must collect per month. If your credit card fees do not meet this amount, you must make up the difference. There are many different fees charged by your credit card processor, so make sure you understand them. Customer Support It is crucial to find a company that offers 24/7 support directly from an account representative. This gives you access to people who can help if your credit card reader malfunctions, or you see confusing fees on your monthly statement. Accepted Payment Types You want to make sure your processor accepts all major credit and debit cards, maybe gift cards and prepaid cards too. If your customers are tech-savvy, you’ll want near-field communications technology so you can accept payments from digital wallets. You should be able to accept a variety of payment types to reach a broad base of customers. There are dozens of credit card processing companies to choose from. Do your research before making a decision. Blog submitted by Charge.com: Are you having trouble with your small business credit card processing? Visit Charge.com online for all your payment...

Jan 30, 2017

In order to determine whether accepting digital wallets is right for your business, you should consider a few elements that are likely to impact your business. First, you should consider the adoption rates for these wallets. Next, you should consider the benefits of doing so. Only then can you make an informed decision. Adoption Rates There’s an interesting back and forth at play when it comes to adoption rates of digital wallets. Some customers are apprehensive because merchants are apprehensive, and merchants are apprehensive because their customer base is as well. However, recent regulations have shifted the burden of fraud onto the merchant. This has changed the POS dramatically, and means more terminals are likely to accept digital wallets. That’s driving adoption of this technology in new ways. If you’re getting into business, or looking to upgrade, it’s likely you’re looking at terminals that accept these new payment forms. Benefits Mobile wallets take the burden of fraud prevention off the business owner’s shoulders, and some provide handy loyalty programs as well. The bottom line is that these wallets make it easier to spend money at a particular business, or on a particular product. Gamifying shopping will unlock coupons and exclusive deals for customers, and could be a major draw for big box retailers in the coming years. The bottom line is that accepting digital wallets goes beyond offering multiple forms of payment to your customer base. It helps build customer loyalty and can be part of a broader marketing strategy. Charge.com provides small businesses with industry-leading merchant services, affordable rates, and the most efficient method to process payments...