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Exclusive Interview with SpotOn VP of Business Development on the Recent Bank of America and First Data Split
(3 min. read)
Bank of America recently announced that it is ending its payments joint venture with First Data, a decision that will likely lead to Bank of...
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Visa, Mastercard Announce Rate Increases
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A few weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal broke the news that two of the major credit card brands, Visa and Mastercard, plan on raising their fees...
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Create a Unique Customer Experience by Getting out from Behind the Counter
(2 min. read)
The traditional way of taking payments from customers at many business types—including retail, quick serve restaurants, and various service...
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Going Cashless in 2019
(5 min. read)
With the new year upon us, it’s a great time to assess your business plan and implement any changes that can lead to increased profitability. One...
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How to Pick a POS System
(3 min. read)
Whether you’re starting a new business or thinking of upgrading your existing business, picking a new POS system is one of the most important...
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How to Avoid Force Authorization Payment Scams
(3 min. read)
When you run a customer’s credit card through your payment processing hardware, it might seem like not much is happening while you wait, but in...
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4 Tips for Keeping Your Payment Transaction Rates Low
(2 min. read)
There are various factors that go into the rates your business is charged for accepting credit card payments. Many of these factors are beyond...
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4 Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Return Policy
(3 min. read)
Having to accept returns from customers can be a hassle, but it’s an unavoidable reality of running a small business. Some business owners try to...
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5 Ways You Pay to Accept Credit Cards
(4 min. read)
With consumers increasingly expecting the convenience of being able to pay with credit cards and mobile pay technology, it’s more important than...
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Say Goodbye to Signatures for Credit Card Purchases
(3 min. read)
Signatures have been required for credit card purchases since credit cards first became a major thing back in the 1950s, but they’re about to...
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Infographic – 7 Trends for the Future of Payment Processing
(2 min. read)
Make sure your business is prepared for the future of payments. This infographic shows 7 payment processing trends you can't afford to ignore,...
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7 Hidden Payment Processing Fees to Look Out For
(4 min. read)
Partnering your small business with the right payment processing company is an important decision, so it’s important to be well-informed when...
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SpotOn Versus Clover: There’s No Comparison
(1 min. read)
Clover is a widely-used brand of payment hardware, and here at SpotOn, merchants frequently ask us how SpotOn’s platform compares to Clover’s...
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SpotOn Versus Square: There’s No Comparison
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At SpotOn, we’re often asked how our platform compares to Square’s. The short answer is that we believe the SpotOn platform offers significantly...
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