Around the United States, millions of people use electronic benefits transfer (EBT) to participate in the economy. This system allows for instantaneous transfer of government funds to pay for groceries, utilities and many other vital necessities. EBT is one of…

Whether you’ve had a merchant account for a year or a decade, you may not completely understand each and every rate and fee that’s listed on your merchant statement. From PCI compliance and chargeback fees to interchange and batch fees,…

Would you pay $4800 for a $300 terminal?  One merchant that we spoke to did exactly that.  She had a $99/mo lease for 48 months on a terminal that could have been purchased for under $300.  Terminal leases are great for…

Square reported earnings and one thing from the report really caught my eye. They reported that a higher percentage of revenue is coming from large merchants. Square offers a simple pricing structure of 2.75% per transaction (or 3.5% and $0.30…

Keeping payment card transactions secure is a shared responsibility. Merchants, credit card processors, card-issuing banks and the major card brands all have a role to play. Visa provides the following suggestions for actions merchants can take to help make payments…

A lot of retailers may want to, if they have not already, think about installing and implementing a new Point Of Sale (POS) system whereby iPads replace the traditional cash register. I got to experience this not long ago myself as…

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading, now is the time. Liability as a result of fraudulent chip card transactions on non-EMV-compliant terminals are shifting to the merchants. This Clover Station has a lot.. from managing employees and inventory to serving customers…

Small Ticket Programs may be the best way for merchants to save money on fees when accepting credit or debit cards for smaller transactions. Bevel Payment Solutions is committed to bringing its clients the lowest fees in the industry. Our Small Ticket Program…

What you don’t know can hurt you when your small business handles sensitive payment data. In fact, being unaware of the risks and responsibilities you inherently assume in payment processing can expose your business to fines, fees, and operational upheaval.…

It’s been a little more than a year since the October 2015 EMV liability shift took place. While major retailers like Macy’s, Walmart and Target have adopted the new technology, other businesses have hesitated to follow because they’re either afraid their…