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Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Processing

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Step 6: At the end of the month, the statement is sent to the business that details the interchange for all transactions that month–which is the fee set by credit card companies for merchants to accept their cards as payment. Many businesses still rely on very manual processes such as Excel templates, in order to create invoices.

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The Anatomy of a Credit Card Transaction

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Stage 2: Authentication and Security To prevent fraud, security measures are incorporated: EMV Chip Technology : EMV chips provide dynamic encryption for each transaction, making it harder to counterfeit cards. Authentication 0.5 – 2 seconds Verification of cardholder identity via EMV, biometrics, or token.

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The Different Ways a Business Can Accept Credit Cards

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Once approved, the funds are transferred to the business’s merchant account, typically within 1–3 business days (same day or next day with Clearly Payments ). Accepts contactless and EMV chip cards , which are more secure than magnetic stripes. Pros Fast and secure transactions.

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Fintech Trending: P2P, EMV, NFC, NLP… OMG

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It’s been one year since EMV regulation in the United States was placed into effect. Mobile POS company CardFlight ( F13 ) released data on EMV usage in the U.S. over the course of the year and found: 78% of cards now contain EMV chips, up from 46% in October 2015. Check out CardFlight’s full EMV report here.

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Understanding Credit Card Processing Fees for Merchants: How Much Does Processing Credit Cards Cost?

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At the end of the business day, the merchant batches all authorized transactions and submits them to the acquiring bank for settlement. The acquiring bank then deposits the funds into the merchant’s account, typically within a couple of business days. This marks the completion of the credit card payment process.

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What Is Debit Card Processing & How Does It Work?

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Clearing and Settlement At the end of a business day or a predetermined period, the merchant batches all approved transactions and submits them to the acquiring bank for settlement. This response is sent back through the card network to the acquiring bank, which then communicates the result to the merchant.

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Understanding Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)?

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International wire transfers usually take longer to process than domestic ones (3-5 business days), and they often come with higher fees. Whether you’re sending money to family, friends, or a business, a wire transfer is usually the best way to do it. Domestic Wire Transfers: Usually same business day, up to 24 hours.