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The Ultimate Guide to Accepting Credit Card Payments

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The process begins from the moment the customer makes a card payment to the point when the transaction is authorized and settled. Essentially, swiping, dipping, and tapping are the three ways that customers can make in-person payments with a credit or debit card. That adds an extra layer of security.

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How to Find the Right Credit Card Terminal for Your Business

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These are referred to as “card-present” transactions, which basically just means the cardholder and credit card is physically present at the time of sale. For this type of transaction, your best payment terminal option would be a countertop point-of-sale (POS) model.

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How to Choose a Credit Card Reader for Your Business

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Also called chip and signature cards, this action refers to the cardholder inserting a credit card or debit card into the chip reader machine. This method is used with EMV Chip cards, which are more secure than magstripe cards and considered a more modern payment card solution.