If you have an E-Commerce business operating with a merchant account then you need to have a VAR sheet, or multiple VAR sheets. It’s the communication between a gateway and the merchant account provider. Any business with a merchant account that’s being used with a gateway or third-party software, needs a VAR sheet. Var-sheets are also...
Category: Payment Gateways
New Changes In PCI Security Guidelines
The new PCI security changes were introduced in November of 2018 to help address the rapidly changing landscape. As more technologies like voice over internet protocol (VolP) and interactive voice response (IVR) keep emerging more guidelines must follow to keep customers safe from fraudulent activity. PCI stands for Payment Card Industry and every organization that captures, processes, stores,...
Payment Gateway for High Risk Business
Every business is built around the point of sale. Some businesses approach it in a different way than others. There are salespeople who will use pressure tactics to make a sale as quickly as possible. There are convenience stores that focus on impulse buys. There are business models that are more about the slow burn,...
Venmo API: Should You Use It?
Anyone who runs a business winds up with their own little setup of apps and platforms and systems. The Bank of America CashPro platform might not be right for everyone, but for those for whom it’s perfect, it’s perfect. And obviously, we’ve all got our own favorite point of sale systems. There’s no point trying...
What’s A Virtual Gateway?
If you’ve been playing around with Windows IT or, really, any other network app lately, then a phrase you’ve been reading a lot is “virtual gateway.” If you’re not a techie, the phrase is sort of self-explanatory and confusing all at once. It sounds like a way of accessing a network or data through your...
Shopkeep Backoffice: Worth A Try?
There was a time when you wouldn’t hear a negative word said of Shopkeep Backoffice, but a number of negative reviews have been popping up here and there regarding the system. Does this mean that it’s not worth the investment, or is it just a few people who have had a bad experience with the...
A Look At Revel POS
When it comes to buying software, whether for business or personal use, the best way to figure out whether something is worth buying is with a free trial. Unfortunately, not all software comes with a free trial period, so in lieu of the option to try it for yourself, the best you can really do...
Answers to Common Questions About Online Merchant Accounts
Business owners who want to be able to sell as many products or services as possible need to make sure it’s easy for potential customers to find what they need. Nowadays, more and more businesses are opting to have a business website they can use to sell their products or services so customers can purchase...
Online Merchant Account: Why Your Business Should Use One
Customers want it to be as easy as possible for them to purchase everything they need. For many people, this means they’ll want to order products online when possible so they don’t have to worry about shopping during business hours or going across town, or further, to a store just to find what they need...
Tips for Finding a High Risk Payment Gateway
It can be hard for high-risk businesses to find secure, fair and reputable merchant account providers. Even if a company can find a high risk payment gateway, it’s likely to come with undesirable terms and a higher rate. Here, readers can learn what a high-risk business is, why processors are reluctant to help them, and...
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