Credit Card Processing 101
Do I Need to be PCI Compliant?
Do I Need to be PCI Compliant? See what the Payment Card Industry has to say about merchants who are PCI compliant.
Online Payment Processing 101
ECS specializes in online payment processing and high-risk payment solutions for every type of eCommerce business.
How the NMI and ECS Payments Partnership Can Benefit Your Business
Access diverse features like multi-currency acceptance, virtual terminals, subscription management, and more with the NMI and ECS Payments partnership.
POS Best Practices For Transaction Security
POS Best Practices For Transaction Security 1. Use The Most Up To Date POS Hardware 2. Do Not Leave Your POS Unattended 3. Monitor Activity.
What Does PCI Stand For and What Is PCI Compliance?
PCI compliance is when a merchant follows standardized regulations for credit card security put forth by the PCI Security Standards Council.
Retail Payment Processing 101
Without the right retail payment processing systems, services, and pricing structures, your business is missing out on savings that could multiply your revenue.
What Is Straight Through Processing And How Can It Benefit Your Business?
Merchants using straight through processing can enjoy the benefits of seamless automated electronic data transfers.
Free WiFi: Your Business’s Biggest Vulnerability
Businesses can attract more paying customers by offering free WiFi. But it also comes with risks that you should be aware of.
How Instant Bank Verification Can Help High-Risk Merchant Accounts
Instant Bank Verification helps high-risk merchants not only receive merchant account approval faster but if implemented in their ACH transaction flow.
Signing Credit Card Receipts: Is it still Required?
Signing credit card receipts is now optional if you have an EMV-compliant credit card reader. EMV-compliant checkout carries many benefits.
What is Authorize.net? A Payment Gateway Explained
Authorize.net is a gateway solution for traditional and high-risk merchant transaction processing. It offers many different tools for merchants to use.
Why You Should Avoid Signing Up For Merchant Bank Credit Card Processing
Merchant Bank Credit Card Processing may not be the best solution for your business…and here’s why!
5 Signs It’s Time to Switch Payment Processors Before the Holidays
5 signs it’s time to switch payment processors before the busy holiday season. 1. high fees or wrong payment structure 2. poor customer service.
6 Red Flags Indicating That It’s Time To Switch Payment Processors
Red flags that you need to switch payment processors for your business include 1) expensive pricing structures 2) Hard-to-reach customer support.
Temporary Merchant Accounts For Seasonal Businesses
Temporary Merchant Accounts could be an option for seasonal businesses, however, companies like ECS offer permanent merchant accounts for a better cost.