6 Ways to Reduce Credit Card Processing Fees
Credit card processing fees are the fees that businesses are charged for the privilege of accepting credit and debit cards. For example, when a customer swipes their credit card, the merchant doesn’t always get all of the money from the purchase. Sometimes the merchant has to pay a fee for allowing the customer to use […]
Challenges with Payment Processing: How to Overcome Them
Small business owners have to wear a lot of hats. You’re the CEO, the marketing director, the salesperson and the accountant. The last thing you want to have to worry about is payment processing issues! After all, selling things and getting paid is the whole point of being in business to begin with, right? You […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Credit Card Processing
Are you a business owner trying to wrap your head around credit card processing? Wish there was a book on credit card processing for dummies? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Navigating the complexities of merchant services can be a little confusing, but only until you get the hang of it! And with so many […]
What is PCI Compliance? Do You Need It?
PCI compliance refers to the 12 security standards that businesses must abide by in order to process transactions securely without data exposure to the naked eye. PCI compliance is an important part of any business whether they’re in retail or they’re in an enterprise corporate business – PCI compliance is vital. Do You Need to […]
What is a Merchant Account?
Merchant accounts are a big topic in the world of payment processing and PayHawk has all the answers to your questions about merchant services! In fact, we came up with a few below, then provided the answers to each, just for you. Hopefully, this article acts as a guide and walks you through everything you […]
How to Reduce Credit Card Chargebacks
When you’re running a small business, every penny counts. So if you’re hit with a chargeback – which is when a credit card company takes money back from you for a purchase that was disputed by the customer – it can really hurt your bottom line. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to […]
How Your Business Can Start Accepting Credit Card Payments
It was only just a few decades ago that you’d find far more dollar bills than plastic cards in consumers’ wallets than you do today. Like, who actually has any cash on them anymore, right? Yes, the digital age has fast approached and we will become even more cybernated as a society in the days […]
How Does Payment Processing Work?
When your customer swipes their card at your register, have you ever wondered what is happening behind the scenes to ensure that money changes hands? The answer to this lies within the inner workings of your organization’s payment processing system. PayHawk offers a popular integrated payment system with clients nationwide who are currently using and […]
The Benefits of Integrated Payment Processing for Small Businesses
Are you a small business owner who’s been thinking about whether or not to start accepting credit and debit cards, but you aren’t sure if it’s worth the hassle? You’re not alone! A lot of small business owners come to us here at PayHawk needing solutions but hesitant to take on any added expense or […]
