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Amex OptBlue vs. Amex Direct
Why don’t businesses accept American Express as commonly as Visa and MasterCard? Traditionally, a huge profit driver for Amex was its high Flat-rate processing, making it more expensive and less appealing to businesses. True to form, Amex also operated a bit differently than Visa and MasterCard when it came to the configuration of its merchant accounts until now.
Christina Lavingia
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MasterCard Announces New Merchant Location Fee
MasterCard announced a new assessment fee that will be billed per business location that accepts its cards.
Ursula Librizzi
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How to Fight a Chargeback (and Win)
Credit card fraud is bad for everyone but the fraudster. As a consumer, you might spot fraudulent transactions on your credit card statement that send you into a panic. You’re anxious to receive financial reimbursement, safeguard your identity and determine how your payment information was obtained.
Christina Lavingia
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14 Successful Entrepreneurs Share Best Business Advice
There’s not one right way to launch a business venture. Some believe the right advice and mentorship is crucial; others argue advice is often overly influenced by particular circumstances. When asked whether they wish they’d invested more time or money in their businesses, 60 percent of business owners said money according to a survey by The Alternative Board; however, monitoring cash flow is vital to survival. There are nuances given the industry, financial circumstances and market conditions that render a one-size-fits-all approach impractical.
Christina Lavingia
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How to Handle Notifications of Change (NOCs)
A notification of change (NOC) occurs when the bank sending funds notifies the bank receiving funds that some portion of the once-valid information has changed. This could result from a bank buying another bank, which would cause routing numbers to change. With NOCs, ACH transactions will run successfully, but your business will incur a fee. These notifications of change are inevitable, but they could eat away at your profits if you’re not with the right provider.
Ursula Librizzi
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5 Mobile Fraud Prevention Tips for Your Employees
Mobile fraud is reaching unprecedented levels, and users are vulnerable in numerous ways, including the following:
Alexa Lemzy
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