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JANUARY 5, 2024

Level Up Your Terminal with Stax Card Readers What is a Credit Card Terminal? A credit card terminal is a device commonly used by businesses to handle credit and debit card transactions. They can also take contactless payments from mobile wallets.

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JULY 16, 2024

According to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco , credit card usage among Americans has been steadily increasing since 2016. In 2022, 31% of all payments were made using credit cards. This shows that businesses cannot ignore accepting credit card payments.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

If your company accepts credit card payments ( which it should ), chances are, you’re going to be affected by Visa’s interchange rates. Visa is one of the biggest payment networks in the world, with ~4.2B cards currently in use. So it’s virtually impossible for a business to not accept Visa cards.

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APRIL 18, 2024

For a merchant to accept credit cards, they need to pay both credit card processing fees to the banks involved and for the soft and hardware required to process cards. Typically, the merchant’s payment processing software will build the credit card processing rates into their fee.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

These fees help cover the costs of processing the payment and maintaining the card network. Interchange fees themselves are non-negotiable and they’re charged whenever a merchant accepts credit card payments. Optimize transactions for lower rates Review your card acceptance policies.

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MAY 7, 2024

For example, the interchange fees for online transactions may be higher due to the higher risk of credit card fraud. Interchange fees are set by credit card issuers, such as Bank of America, Citi, or Chase, and are adjusted every year in April and October. These fees also vary depending on the card network.

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MARCH 14, 2024

The amount per transaction is often quite significant and as a result, there’s typically quite a bit of negotiation that goes into determining payment amounts, terms, and cycles. Business to consumer (B2C), by comparison, relies on speedy payment processing to transact on the spot. What are the Most Common B2B Payment Methods?

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Passing credit card fees onto customers has been hotly debated , but most of the country has agreed: Credit card surcharge should be available to merchants. If you’re working with a payment processing provider like Stax , they can take care of much of the following.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

PCI DSS compliance, a global framework, mandates specific requirements and best practices for maintaining credit card data security. Implementing surcharging involves analyzing pricing strategy impact, communicating policies effectively to customers, and reviewing technical considerations, including cybersecurity measures.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Card brands fix flat-rate assessment fees based on the monthly sales volume via credit and debit cards. A business can see the assessment fee as a separate line item on their statement (usually called “Dues” or “Assessments”). CardX, which was acquired by Stax in 2021, has an automated surcharging platform.

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APRIL 24, 2025

Stripe Connect is a comprehensive payment processing solution designed to cater to the unique needs of platforms and marketplaces. As a part of the broader Stripe suite, it facilitates digital transactions and enables businesses to accept credit card payments and manage complex money flows.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

For example, if you operate an online store, you need fast and secure online payment solutions. Choose a payment gateway that seamlessly integrates with your eCommerce platform’s cart and supports one-click and mobile payments. Prioritize payment gateways with subscription billing and automatic renewal features.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Credit card readers come with hardware, transaction, and potential subscription fees, so its important to compare providers based on reputation, features, and pricing to make an informed decision. Stax offers a range of payment processing equipment to get you started if you need help. Some now scan QR codes, as well.)

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