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…

Android users in the U.S. can now send money to other users via Gmail. Last week, the company unveiled its solution for its mobile app on Android devices that will enable U.S. users to link a debit card or bank…

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…

For a non-profit organization, saving money on all aspects of operating is an ongoing effort. Yet, we are shocked to see the number of 501(c)3 organizations in the New York, Washington DC Metropolitan area (DC, Maryland & Virginia) that are…

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to companies of any size that accept credit card payments. If your company intends to accept card payment, and store, process and transmit cardholder data, you need to host your…

There are several common scenarios in which a business can benefit from accepting international payments or multiple currencies. Most frequently, a domestic e-commerce or MOTO merchant might develop an unexpectedly large customer base in a foreign country. In another case,…

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…