Bank not giving you a loan? Need cash to expand your growing retail business? When traditional funding is not available alternative funding loans like merchant cash advances may be worth exploring. If your retail business accepts credit cards, you can get a cash advance on your future credit card sales. The merchant cash advance gives business owners a hassle free alternative to conventional business loans. It is a simple, convenient way to get the cash you need into your business today.
Month: May 2011
FREE Datawire Micronode for Petroleum Merchants
Buy a Datawire MicroNode or Get One Free?
Petroleum Merchants – Looking for where to buy a Datawire Micronode Secure Transport device that is certified and supported on the First Data BUYPASS platform to consolidate all your POS devices into one IP connection so you can get rid of the dedicated analog phone lines for each terminal? Instead of buying one, how about getting one FREE?
As an First Data Independent Sales Representative agent, we offer FREE Datawire Micronodes and competitive pennies over interchange pricing for petroleum merchants that own non-branded gas stations.
Battle for the Secure Element – MicroSD & NFC/Bluetooth Stickers
The epic battle over the secure element that enables NFC contactless mobile payments is taking shape and the corporate armies are building their positions and preparing for war. The spoils of victory are substantial; by 2014, analysts expect mobile payments to reach $633 billion annually, with 490 million customers using their phones to move cash around. The GSMA mobile operators favor the secure SIM card (both removable and embedded) while the banks appear to favor MicroSD cards fitted with NFC capabilities and stickers with combined NFC/Bluetooth chips.
PCI Compliant Merchants Less Likely to be Victims of Breach
Merchants that are compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) are less likely to be victims of cardholder data breaches according to a new 2011 PCI DSS compliance trends survey.
Fraud and Chargeback Reduction Tips
Looking for information on how to reduce fraud and chargebacks? Check out these fraud prevention and control best practices for risk management and e-commerce security. Doing the little things can make a big difference.
The Chargeback Process
Identify CNP (Card-Not-Present) Fraud Indicators
If you sell online or over the phone keep your eyes open for the following fraud indicators. When more than one is true during a card-not-present transaction, fraud might be involved. Be diligent just in case.
PayPal Merchant Accounts – Make an Informed Decision
Do not open a PayPal merchant account or process another PayPal transaction until you read this! Make an informed decision.
Ask Yourself These Questions
Can PayPal hold my money with no explanation?
Can PayPal freeze my account for no reason?
Can PayPal take money out of my account without my knowledge?
Unfortunately, the answer to all three questions is YES.
Magic Device to Accept Credit Cards with Cash Register
Looking for a magic device that will allow you to accept credit cards through your electronic cash register (ECR) and remotely manage multiple locations? Heard of this mythical router-based payment management system for ECRs?
Look For Security Threats from the Inside
High-tech hackers capable of breaking into sophisticated networks may be what many small-business owners envision when hearing about data-security risks. In their minds, such breaches are more likely to plague a corporate retail giant than a small, family-run shop.
But in many cases, attacks can be as low-tech as a dishonest cashier jotting down a few credit card numbers and stuffing them in his pocket. And with the myriad ways companies face being affected by fraud, achieving 100% compliance with Payment Card Industry data-security standards among the more than 5 million small U.S. merchants can be daunting for ISOs and acquirers.
Deep-Dive on Payment Security: Encryption & Tokenization
Thought leadership from First Data released a new whitepaper on encryption and tokenization. If you are an informed merchant or software developer looking for the most advanced payment security technologies then this whitepaper is for you.