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It is out with the old, and in with the new as PAX announces the End-of-Life (EOL) for the PAX S80 Countertop terminal.
In this post, we are keeping you up-to-date on some major changes in PAX Technology, as they migrate from the S80 to the A80.
Read MoreThere has been a shift in merchant processing. As a result of the 2011 Durbin Amendment Act, Cash Discounting has evolved through various interpretations of what it means for merchants to remain compliant. It wasn’t until the beginning of 2020 that regulations from card brands started to take shape, which makes this a great time to offer Cash Discounting to your merchants.
Read MoreThe merchant processing industry constantly changes, and so do the set of standards for the credit card terminals that we have grown comfortable using. For years, workhorse machines like the VX520, VX805 and ICT220 have been the go-to terminal for agents, ISVs, and VARs.
The PCI-Security Council recently announced updates to the new PCI-Standards (link) that have rendered these machines obsolete. Verifone and Ingenico have chosen not to recertify these machines to match the PCI-DSS requirements and have stopped production all-together. Thankfully, there are options.
Read MoreDigital marketing has evolved and will continue to change for the unforeseeable future. In its infant stages, a business could see a good bit of traction from Search Engine Optimization (SEO) alone. Fast forward to recent times, many companies have had to find creative ways to drive “clicks” to their site in order to win the “Google Game”.
Read MorePoint-of-sale (POS) systems are advancing, providing businesses with greater flexibility, control and intelligence than ever before. Businesses have moved from traditional cash registers and stationary credit card readers to iPads and even mobile- or cloud-based POS systems. This shift in technology will not only provide businesses with additional features, but also allow businesses to keep all reports and transactions in one place.
Read MoreThere’s little doubt that today’s technology is complex, and ISVs and VARs must embrace the ever-changing POS and Merchant Processing Industry to stay relevant. Dig a little deeper and one can quickly see that there are other elements at play. There is an increasing need to offer downstream transparency, from the processor to the merchant.
Read MoreAfter many years as a holdout in the world of near-field communication (NFC) payments, Target grabbed a lot of headlines yesterday (Jan. 22) with its announcement that it is embracing contactless payments. Target will enable this feature at checkout at all 1,800 of its U.S. stores over the next several weeks.
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