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Stax vs Riverside Payments: Which Solution Should You Choose?

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You may not be able to control the rates set by the banks and card providers, but what you can do is manage those fees through your payment processor. There are many processors out there that claim to save you money, and in this post we’ll take a look at two of them: Riverside Payments and Stax.

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What is a Payment Management System?

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SMB owners wear many hats, managing everything from staff to sales. Look for a PMS that can serve as an all-in-one platform for payment processing, integrates with other technologies, offers appropriate POS equipment, and prioritizes security compliance. Learn More What is a Payment Management System?

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Demystifying Credit Card Interchange Fees: What You Need to Know [2024 Rates and Updates]

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Set rate processing Subscription rate processing TL;DR Interchange fees are not collected by your payment processor or bank; they go directly to the card-issuing banks. Interchange fees vary significantly depending on the card issuer, the issuing bank, type of transaction and/or merchant type.

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Merchant Credit Card Fee Guide 2024: How Much Does It Cost to Process Credit Cards?

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Credit card merchant fees are split between multiple key players- merchants, credit card networks, banks, and processors. 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. Stax is one card payment processor that uses this pricing model.

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

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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. Acquiring Bank (Merchant Bank): The financial institution that establishes and maintains the merchant’s account, enabling them to accept credit card payments.

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Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payment Processing Systems

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Compliance with these standards ensures that merchants and payment processors implement robust security measures to safeguard financial data. Compliance with PCI DSS is mandatory for businesses that handle credit card transactions.

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Are Debit Card Surcharges Legal? What Businesses Need to Know

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CardX by Stax is a trusted leader in helping your business seamlessly and easily implement credit card surcharging, ensuring you stay compliant and save on transaction fees. It is important to note that if there is a difference between the card and cash price, it is essential to clearly communicate through proper signage at the point of sale.