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Payment Processing for Small Businesses: What They Don’t Tell You

Clearly Payments

Mobile Payments and Contactless Transactions Consumer payment preferences are shifting: 72% of consumers now prefer digital payments over cash. Contactless payments grew by 150% between 2020 and 2023. Offering mobile and contactless payment options can improve customer experience and increase sales.

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How Much Do Credit Card Companies Charge Merchants?

Stax

A seamless integration between the POS and payment processor helps to make transactions more efficient, reducing the likelihood of errors that result in higher fees. The growing popularity of mobile and contactless payments also offers some relief, as these transactions are often eligible for lower interchange rates.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

PayHawk

Address Verification System (AVS) A system that compares the billing address provided by the cardholder with the address on file with the card issuer to verify the authenticity of a transaction. Average Ticket Size The average dollar amount of each transaction processed by the merchant.

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