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Looking for the Best Payment Gateway? Here’s How to Choose the Right One

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Its a digital evolution of the conventional point-of-sale (POS) terminal. A physical POS terminal requires customers to insert, swipe, or tap their cards on the machine. With a payment gateway, they simply enter their card details online on your website or app. The higher the amount, the higher you pay.

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An Overview of the Payments Ecosystem in 2024

Clearly Payments

From independent sales organizations (ISOs) and payment facilitators (PayFacs) to acquirers, card associations, and beyond, each entity plays a unique role in shaping the payment industry. Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems: POS systems manage sales transactions and accept various payment methods, playing a crucial role for merchants.

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Merchant Processing Explained: What Happens Behind the Swipe?

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More specifically, the OCC labels a merchant processing activity as: “the settlement of credit and debit card payment transactions by banks for merchants through various card associations.” Gateways securely pass sensitive customer data from your website or point-of-sale (POS) system to your payment processor.

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Everything You Need to Know About PCI Compliance for Credit Card Processing

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Implement Required Security Controls This may include deploying firewalls, encryption technologies, anti-virus software, and access control measures for your Point-of-Sale (POS) software, your payment gateway software, and any other place your payment card data and sensitive information like card numbers and account data may be accessible.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

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BIN Sponsorship A service provided by payment processors that enables merchants to accept payment cards from multiple card issuers. Bluetooth Card Reader A wireless device that connects to a mobile device or computer to process payment card transactions.

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