Feb 16, 2025 · Learn more about how credit card swipes work, what tools businesses need for swipe payments, and how to upgrade to EMV or contactless payments.

Oct 4, 2025 · Card authorization declines can happen for a variety of reasons. This list of card decline codes will explain the different types of declines and what they mean.

Mar 3, 2025 · Card reading: When you swipe a customer’s card, the swiper reads the magnetic stripe (or chip in more advanced models) and transmits the payment information to the app. …

Mar 10, 2025 · They’re what you swipe, dip, or tap at checkout in stores. Electronic credit cards are well suited to online shopping or any situation where you don’t physically hand over a card.

Oct 21, 2025 · How to accept credit cards as a small business, including choosing a payment services provider and acquiring hardware and software.

Feb 14, 2025 · Learn more about BIC and SWIFT codes in global payments, from what the acronyms stand for to the differences between them and how both codes are structured.

Jul 2, 2024 · Authorization: When a cardholder makes a purchase, they swipe or insert their credit card or enter card details online. This triggers an authorization request, which the business’s …

Jun 6, 2025 · Countertop card readers Countertop card readers are best suited for businesses with physical counter space, allowing customers to swipe or tap their credit cards. Mobile card …

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Sep 16, 2025 · NFC technology lets merchants offer a contactless payment experience for their customers. Here’s what you need to know to get started.