Welcome to Our Payments Blog.
We talk about Everything Related to Electronic Payments.
Join in the discussion.
Understanding The Basics of a Merchant Services Account
If you own a business, you need the ability to accept "plastic" for payment, and the only way to do that is to open up a merchant services account. But what is a merchant services account? The concept of credit cards is clear; you use a credit card to make a purchase,...
3 Things To Consider When Choosing A Merchant Services Company
Having a successful business means giving your customers options when making a purchase. And to provide a variety of options, you have to accept credit cards. While cash is great, plastic is the payment of choice for most consumers, especially when it comes to online...
Merchant Phishing Attacks: What to Watch For
Phishing attacks at all levels are on the rise. According to the dictionary, phishing is a way of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames and passwords, credit card numbers and account information, by masquerading as a trustworthy and legitimate...
How Does An Electronic Check Work?
A customer can pay a merchant for a purchase in many different ways. Credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, checks, electronic checks, money orders, and of course, cash are ways you can pay for goods and services. As technology advances, more traditional payment...
How to Make Your Church Website More User Friendly
As technology drives us ever in the direction of an electronic society, many churches are attempting to reach out to members and visitors alike through a medium they use and understand: the Internet. A vast majority of these churches, despite their good intentions,...