Credit Card Processing Help

How to add a credit card logo to my site?

Adding a credit card logo help customers quickly and clearly what forms of payment you accept much like the stickers that storefronts put in their window. Here is one resource to get the perfect HTML and images for credit card logos.

What is a good rate for e-commerce credit card processing?

What is a good rate for credit card processing for an e-commerce site. The challenging thing in getting an answer on this is so many companies make pricing difficult to understand with things like tiered pricing, random fees, and difficult to follow pricing structures. One approach I recommend is finding a credit card company that is has a flat rate for e-commerce transactions (also called card not present).

Turn your phone into a credit card machine?

There is now a device you can plug into your phone to turn your phone into a credit card machine.

How do credit card processors know how I captured my customer’s card info?

The mysteries of POS capture unraveled here… There is a code out there for every capture method. When you send data for a transaction, this code (the POS Entry Mode) is automatically sent with it.

Do I have to buy new equipment if I switch to a new processor?

Usually, no. Don’t let this one getcha. Most POS equipment is compatible with multiple processors and can be reprogrammed when you switch processors. Some processors will charge you a fee to do this, some might do it for free. If you are buying equipment for the first time, make sure to buy equipment and software compatible with many providers so that you won’t have to buy new hardware if you decide to switch.