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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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Troubleshooting Phone Swipe iOS Version 2.0.10

Monday Phone Swipe released version 2.0.10 of the app for iOS users.


Which Credit Card Reader is Right for Me?

When you first started “shopping” around for a credit card reader, did you ever expect to find so many choices? There are connected, wireless and …


Business Trends to Watch For in 2016

With fourth quarter in full swing and 2016 on the horizon, it’s a great time to consider your business’s future operational goals. Whether you’re on …


How Can I Increase My Processing Limit?

We’re fast approaching the busiest shopping time of the year — the holiday season! To prepare for the increase of sales, you might need to up …


What are MCC and SIC Codes in Credit Card Processing?

The credit card processing industry has a number of vocabulary terms that are commonly used, but aren’t known by many outside of the industry. That’s …


10 Tips for Balancing Work and Life from Small Business Trends

Don’t let running your own business take the fun out of life. Instead, use these tips to help keep you happy, and find balance between work and life.


The EMV Liability Shift Could Affect You

There have been news stories broadcast, investigative reports published and countless blogs written on how the shift in EMV fraud liability will …


Don’t Lose Out On a New Revenue Stream

The world of credit card payments has always seemed to be a steady, tried-and-true industry that has perfected the payment card process. So when a …


Learn How to Accept Credit Cards with an EMV Chip

As more and more merchants start using their EMV-capable credit card terminals, there have been some issues with accepting the cards without them …


North American Bancard Labor Day Hours

In observance of the Labor Day holiday the Federal Reserve, UPS and North American Bancard headquarters will all be closed on Monday, Sept. 1. The …


Phone Swipe Transforms The Point-of-Sale Receipt

Phone Swipe has redesigned the receipt to give you what you are looking for – more meaningful connections with your customers. The new Phone Swipe …


Find the Right Merchant Account for Your Business

In today’s business climate cash takes a backseat to both credit and debit cards, that’s why selecting the right merchant account for your business …


Phone Swipe 3.3 for Android Phones is Here!

The Phone Swipe 3.3 update for your credit card reader for Android phones has many new features in addition to already existing features, making …


Merchant Account 101: What is the Difference Between Swiped and Keyed?

If you’re running a business and in the market to provide your customers with flexible payment options and credit card processing, there are …


Things to Remember when Starting a Small Business

It’s exciting – making the decision to finally start a business. It’s worthy of celebration and anticipation. It’s risky, yes, but that’s part of the …


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