Monthly Archives: December 2010


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Hypercom’s Next Generation Mobile Payment Product

December 7 2010  -press release Sets new benchmark for high-performance, mobile payment systems geared for the future PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– CARTES & IDentification 2010–Hypercom Corporation (NYSE:HYC – News) today introduced the M5000 mobile payment terminal, the next generation multipurpose mobile payment system whose futureproof features...

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VISA Chargeback Reason Code Reference

The following index explains the numerical code assigned to a particular chargeback transaction on a Visa account. Merchants can use these codes to determine the reason why a chargeback was issues, and prepare to defend the chargeback appropriately. 30    Services not provided or merchandise...

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Regarding Merchant Cash Advance Services

Are you a small business owner who is having trouble meeting your payroll, buying equipment or paying your taxes? Would you like to increase your advertising to grow your business? If so, you may be tempted by a merchant cash advance. Here’s how a...

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American Express Card Security Features

American Express cards have several features that have been included on the card to increase the security of the transaction and to help reduce fraudulent card use. These features may not be readily apparent, but stand out to the trained eye. Having an alert...

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Advice From An Owner – Take Plastic!

Kent Stirwell, guest columnist My business had been open about three years before I finally decided it was time to take credit cards. While I had been approached by companies that provide the equipment to do so, I never really thought it was necessary....

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Accepting Credit Cards at Tradeshows- Merchant Options

Business owners who need to provide remote acceptance have always faced the challenges of working in the field, as comforts such as power and telephone lines are not always assured. The need to accept credit cards is perfectly clear to trade show merchants, and...

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New Site Look- Merchant Merchant

MerchantMerchant is an article clearinghouse for the card payment industry. We strive to publish timely, relevant articles that serve to educate and/or advocate for business owners that accept or are considering accepting electronic payments as a way of doing business. Articles are written by...

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