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Payment processing tips, payment trends, and industry observations shouldn’t just languish in our heads. At North, we have a lot to say about payment processing best practices, and we love to share.

7 ecommerce tips to help your business weather the coming recession.

Prices and interest rates are rising, and many experts predict a grim outlook for the nation’s economy over the next few years. This affects you not only as a consumer but also …


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Merchant services: everything you need to know.

Running a business today is complicated. Customer expectations are changing with technological advances, while younger generations hold the power of …


Secure online payments: answers for compliance and processing.

With emerging technologies such as smartphones and ewallets, ecommerce is thriving. Not only are online payments more flexible and convenient, they …


What is a Virtual Terminal (And How Do They Work)?

Virtual terminals are similar to traditional credit card processing terminals, but instead of being tied down to a brick-and-mortar location, they …


The Future of Payments: Where Is the Technology Going?

When Mission Impossible debuted the film wowed audiences with high-tech gadgets such as Jetson-like transportation pods and eyeball-scanning …


How to accept payments online for your small business.

Debit and credit cards still reign supreme as the payment option of online shoppers. However, other types of payments are stepping onto the stage, …


Foundational Things to Know about Payment Processing

In a recent study, Business Insider, projected that ecommerce would exceed $1 trillion by 2023, representing close to a fifth of U.S. retail. …


Integrated Payments: What Are They and How Do They Benefit My Business?

An integrated payment solution allows you to accept credit cards and other forms of digital payments, while seamlessly integrating with your …


PCI compliance checklist: find out if you’re compliant.

If your business accepts, stores, or transfers credit card information, you are responsible for protecting your customers’ data. You may have heard …


ACH vs. EFT: What’s the difference?

Consumers now rarely write checks or have cash in their wallet. Payments are easier when they’re automatically deducted from your checking account or …


Merchant processing services: A guide for small businesses.

Whether you’re running a small business, operating several brick-and-mortar locations, or maintaining an online store, receiving customer payments …


The key differences between wire and ACH transfer payments.

The trend of consumer electronic payments continues to grow at a rapid pace. In a recent study, global non-cash amounts increased by 10.1% in 2016, …


The Best Quickbooks Merchant Integrations

If you use QuickBooks as your accounting software and you accept credit cards, you should consider integrating your POS system with your accounting …


ACH payment processing: a comprehensive guide for 2020

ACH (Automated Clearinghouse Payments) aren’t a new form of payment. In fact, they’ve been around since the 1970s. That said, in recent years they …


NFC Contactless Readers: Why Businesses Need to Adopt and Adapt.

NFC contactless payments aren’t a new technology; however, their popularity has been growing by leaps and bounds in the last several years, making it …


How to choose the right POS system for small businesses.

Running a small business is no easy feat. You’re continually wearing multiple hats while simultaneously spinning plates, or so it feels. One way to …


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