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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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Credit card declined codes explained

If your business takes credit cards, you are processing payments numerous times a day. It goes without saying that, sooner rather than …


Best Practices for Using Restaurant POS for Online Orders

A 2018 survey reported by Hospitality Technology shows at least 45 percent of American adults planned to increase their use of online food ordering …


How to evolve alongside card-not-present fraud.

 The migration to EMV chip cards has been beneficial for businesses looking to decrease how in-store credit card fraud affects their finances …


EMV for Restaurants: How to Protect Against Fraud

There aren't many situations where we're willing to hand over our credit cards to strangers, but in the restaurant industry, the practice is all too …


Still Requiring Signatures for Countertop and Wireless Credit Card Processing?

If you’re still asking for signatures to complete credit card transactions, you may be getting strange looks from an increasing number of customers. …


NIACS vs SIC vs MCC Codes: Why They Matter

Businesses that accept payments from customers must be aware of NAICS, MCC and SIC codes. These codes can affect how the Internal Revenue Service …


POS Tipping Etiquette: The Definitive Guide

Consumers are tipping more than ever these days, but it's not always because they want to. Point-of-sale machines that suggest tip amounts to …


6 Reasons to Consider a Wireless EMV Terminal

If you accept credit cards at your store or business venue, you might use a desktop point-of-sale machine or some other plugged-in form of EMV …


Merchant Services Rate Comparison: A Snapshot of Your Options

Get an at-a-glance view of how we compare to competitor merchant services solutions providers. From rate differences to equipment set-up, get the …


How to Select the Right Merchant Services Solution

In this animated explainer video, we'll walk through the key questions you should ask yourself when selecting a merchant services provider — …


The Definitive Merchant Services Comparison Guide

If you want to serve your customers, you know the importance of debit and credit card acceptance. When 1,000 consumers were asked what form of …


Do You Know What Your Payment Processing Rates Are?

Credit card processing rates could be sucking money from you — and your customers. Learn more about how to identify processing rates, how to …


Merchant Services Equipment: An In-Depth Look

NFC. EMV. Mobile. Tablet. When it comes to processing credit cards and payments, there's no shortage of options (and acronyms!) Learn more about the …


Choosing a Merchant Services Partner: 7 Questions to Ask

Collecting money from customers should never be a headache for your staff. Make sure you've asked all the necessary questions before selecting a …


Visa Claims Resolution: The Mandatory Guidelines Explained

At North American Bancard, we’re committed to providing our merchants and partners access to tomorrow’s payment technologies today. That’s why we are …


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