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Why Tokenization Is Better Than Point to Point Encryption
Whether you’re a developer seeking an integrated payment solution or a business owner searching for a credit card processing partner, the security of cardholder data should be at the top of your checklist. When processing and storing credit card data via a terminal, the payment processing security standard can vary.
Ursula Librizzi
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Why You Should Get Online Statements
If you’re still receiving your monthly merchant statement by mail, you’re doing yourself (and the environment) a disservice. Technological advancements have improved the transfer of information, yet so many business owners still opt for paper merchant statements.
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What Are E-Commerce Payment Systems?
E-commerce payment systems are softwares that facilitate the authorization of online payments. These systems are typically comprised of a shopping cart provider, a Payment Gateway and a Merchant Service Provider that work together to provide a fully functioning e-commerce platform.
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How Retailers Can Reduce Risk and Ease PCI DSS Compliance
The retail industry is one of the most targeted industries for cyberattacks and data breaches. In fact, research shows that retail suffers more data breaches than the financial services, insurance and hospitality industries. Cybercriminals and hackers target retailers because they know they can easily get their hands on consumers’ personally identifiable information (PII), especially payment card data.
Tim Critchley
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Understanding Credit Card Authorization
Cardholders ultimately give businesses credit card authorization to request funds from their accounts. Authorization requests start when cardholders key in, swipe or insert their debit or credit cards through traditional credit card readers or Virtual Terminals. After waiting three to 22 seconds, depending on the business’s card reader speed, the transaction will either be approved or declined.
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4 Tactics to Increase Your E-Commerce Conversion Rate
If you sell products or services on your website, there’s probably one question that’s always at the forefront of your mind: “How can I get more people to buy my products?”
Sam Bocetta
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