From large chain stores to nail salons to your local hardware store, more and more establishments are offering gift cards as an option for their customers. Not just for the holidays anymore, gift cards are a great way to increase revenue and profits for all retailers, restaurants and other merchants year round. Some of the […]
A recent article from cardhub.com discussed which credit cards were the most friendly for small businesses. As a small business, National Debit Card Network understands how it’s important for you to get the most out of the type of credit card you choose for your business. And while National Debit Card Network can help you with your […]
Here at National Debit Card Network, we understand how important it is for our merchants to make sure they’re avoiding credit card fraud when handling purchases. In this two part blog series, our own Rich Placa, Manager of Underwriting and Risk Management, offers merchants tips to help avoid credit card fraud. Verify address and CVV […]
In the second part of our blog series, “Determining the Validity of a Credit Card” Rich Placa, Manager of Underwriting and Risk Management at National Debit Card Network, goes on to offer more tips for merchants to help in avoiding credit card fraud: Never send money to the cardholder – There should never be a reason you […]
In a recent article over at Daily Finance, Dan Caplinger discussed why credit cards are still worth using. From things like better reward points, to better overall fraud protection, consumers should consider using their credit cards whenever possible. You can read the article in its entirety here. With the recent economic troubles consumers have been facing because […]
Credit card equipment can be just as important for a merchant as the rates they get from their credit card processor. So for today’s blog, lets take a look at two top of the line pieces of credit card equipment, the Vx 520 and Vx 670. The Vx 520 is a counter-top credit card processing device that handles encryption […]
We all know the economy has seen better days over the recent years. And with a poor economy, it only makes sense that consumers would choose to use credit cards less, in order to avoid accumulating a debt they wouldn’t be able to pay off. However, when it comes to credit cards, what may seem […]
Congratulations! You have made the transition from being a sales rep – the feet on the street so to speak – to opening an office on your own. You are now an Independent Sales Office (ISO). Priority #1 is the evaluation and selection of the company you are going to partner with and represent and […]
One of the most essential things to look for when selecting a provider is the information portal ISOs like yourself can access anytime online that contains all the information you need on a daily basis. Many providers today have nothing more than a simple database with minimal information. To optimize your sales efforts, you need […]
When it comes to marketing, first and foremost is the quality and key focus of your prospective partner’s website. After all, this is generally the first place prospective customers go to. Is it a) professional and b) most importantly, is it merchant facing? Too many times, these sites can be geared more for ISO recruitment […]