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Avoid PayPal Scammers: Digital payment systems like PayPal are more popular than ever, and scammers are following the money. Here’s what you can do to guard against them. With more than 400 million users and counting, PayPal is an attractive target for scammers. Many online scams that involve payment apps—including Cash App scams, Venmo scams…
So you’re coming around to the idea of accepting credit cards. Great! Modern clients prefer to pay by credit card, so accepting them is an excellent way to futureproof your firm. But there’s one thing that’s holding you back—credit card processing fees. It’s a fact—any business that accepts credit card payments for their goods and…
What are chargebacks, why do chargebacks occur, and what can you do to minimize them? What is a chargeback? The chargeback process is designed to help cardholders recover their money in the event of fraud, or when goods and services aren’t received or are deficient in some way. So, if a cardholder finds a transaction…
No matter how polished your website and social feed are, feedback from your existing customers play an important role in helping you get new customers. Today, a consumer’s perception of any business is often shaped by reading online reviews—consumers generally trust online reviews. For some, it’s the first thing they check when considering a new…
There are numerous benefits of using an ACH payment system, In this article, we discuss any of the benefits of ACH payment methods for business bill payments. But, first, what does the ACH payment option entail? What is ACH and why is it important? ACH (Automated Clearing House) is a network or payment process used for electronically (electronic…
One of the most overlooked requirements by a kiosk developer or deployer is how that kiosk is going to connect to the Internet once installed (kiosk connectivity). This is generally a vital need because most kiosk deployers are doing so in order to create a revenue stream. Revenue & Functionality For Kiosks In order to…
Raise your hand if you love reading the fine print in contracts. Okay … we’re guessing there aren’t many hands in the air right now. Chances are, when you secured payment processing services for your small business you probably weren’t overly concerned with the ins and outs of credit card acceptance rules. But following the…
Credit cards have existed for centuries, but they are not the type of credit card that we are accustomed to today. Prior to the 1950s, credit cards were limited-use cards that cou ld only be used in specific locations, such as department stores. But in 1959, Diners Club, American Express, and BankAmerica, now Visa, were…
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses across industries are increasingly embracing digital payments. The towing industry is no exception. As a towing company, choosing the right credit card processor is crucial to ensure seamless transactions, enhanced customer experience, and efficient operations. By choosing Diversified Payments as your credit card processor, you gain access to a tailored…
Today, most businesses use third-party payment gateways to make major savings in processing fees. However, sometimes the payments are not automatically reconciled or connected back to invoices in QuickBooks or any other accounting software that you use. This may further require plenty of manual reconciliation and may also result in human errors, making it critical…