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4 Fraud Prevention Tips for eCommerce Merchants
As an eCommerce merchant, you are more susceptible to fraud. That's why you should take as much free advice on protecting yourself as possible. We've given 4 insider, expert tips in a recent blog written for Eyemagine. All talented fraudsters know how to steal from your business, but not all…
Square Processing: What Happens When Increased Fees Meet Small Merchants
The long-time credit card processing company go-to, Square, has recently gone through a rate change. Their cost on card transactions was an attractive flat rate of 2.75%, with no additional fee. Square's new fees of 2.6% per transaction + $0.10 is going to change how you read a payment processing…
How Do I Follow the 12 Data Security Standards (PCI DSS)?
The first step to following the 12 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) is knowing them. They are categorized into 6 general requirements, with multiple sub-requirements. Build and Maintain a Secure Network and Systems1. Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data2. Do not use vendor-supplied…
How to Lower Your Risk as a High Risk Travel Agency Merchant
There's few things more frustrating for merchants than being told you run a "risky business". Especially when your business practices are safe, it's just your business type that invites suspicion. Merchants in the travel industry fall under the category of high risk most often because of their tendency to have…
Credit Card Surcharging in Kansas
Don't worry, cardholders and don't get too excited, merchants. Credit card surcharging in Kansas is still banned. Kansas is one of 6 states where this is always the case. Read our Credit Card Surcharging Requirements List to discover if your state allows surcharges. We update it regularly, including changes to the…
