Study: Merchants report waning confidence in the economy
The National Small Business Association (NSBA) 2011 Mid-Year Economic Report found that small business owners are losing confidence in the economy, struggling to get financing and sweating over their...
View ArticleStudy: Consumers affected by debit card fees will likely turn to credit
Consumers affected by the new debit card usage fees imposed by some banks are likely to switch to credit instead, according to a recent study
View ArticleSmall-dollar debit card transactions have become pricy to process
If you process a large volume of small dollar debit card transactions, you may be in for sticker shock the next time you look at your books
View ArticleMany small merchants ignoring security standards
Merchants that handle sensitive card data are supposed to adhere to certain standards to keep it safe. But many small businesses aren't doing so
View ArticleRestaurant battles bank over security breach
Should a retailer be on the hook if the credit cards they accepted from their customers were later used fraudulently? A lawsuit is tackling that very question
View ArticleNew IRS rules could lead to fee gouging
A recent IRS reporting law could cost processors extra money. And some industry experts are worried those costs could get passed on to merchants
View ArticleWhat online merchants need to know about the new 1099-K
A new tax form, the 1099-K, is making its debut for Tax Year 2011 and will affect many merchants who do business online. Here's what online sellers need to know
View ArticleFive months in, how is the Durbin Amendment affecting banks, merchants and...
The Durbin Amendment capped debit card transaction fees. Here's a look at how consumers, merchants and banks are thriving in a post-Durbin world.
View ArticleConverting cash customers to debit users
What motivates customers to switch from cash to debit? A recent study gives some answers -- and shows why merchants might want to encourage debit card use
View ArticleTransaction fees lowered due to cap, Fed reports
Thanks to a cap on fees, retailers are getting a break from debit card companies -- specifically, their transaction fees have been cut nearly in half, a report says.
View ArticleWhat merchants need to know about the Senate's mobile payments hearing
Three experts sounded off on mobile payments at this week's Senate committee hearing. Here are the highlights for merchants
View ArticleWalmart, Target reject Visa-MasterCard settlement. Should your business...
Some big-box retailers are saying, "No thank you," to the recent settlement between retailers and credit card companies. But what's best for your business and customers?
View ArticleU.S. EMV roll-out doesn't mean merchants have to rush
EMV card technology is getting rolled out in the U.S. Here's what you need to know about the deadlines -- and why you don't have to rush
View ArticleMerchant year in review: Trends that defined 2012
Did you have trouble keeping up with all the changes in the payments industry in 2012? Here's a quick look back
View ArticleRetailers, card companies throw legal punches as antitrust settlement drags on
A year ago, Visa and MasterCard reached a landmark $6.4 billion settlement with 7 million merchants. But the fighting hasn't stopped
View ArticleVerizon: Point-of-sale intrusions down
Released annually since 2008, Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report essentially details what thieves have been up to for the past year.
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