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Tap to Pay: What It Is and How It Works

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In Seoul, South Korea, the Seoul Bus Transport Association introduced the UPass, a contactless payment card that commuters could tap on as they entered the bus. Beyond retailers and accepting payments, NFC is used for public transport, access control systems, smart advertising, data exchange between devices, and interactive gaming.

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Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payment Processing Systems

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Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS): PA-DSS applies to software vendors and developers of payment applications. In some cases, the payment processor may be using Transport Layer Security (TLS). With Stax, you can rest easy knowing your data is protected and secure.

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Mobile Credit Card Processing Explained: What Business Owners Need to Know

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Mobile credit card processing refers to the capability of accepting credit card payments using a mobile device equipped with a card reader and specialized software. Tour Guides and Travel Services Mobile credit card processing is indispensable for tour guides, transportation providers, and excursion operators.

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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SSL/TLS is the acronym for Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security. Stax delivers an all-in-one payments platform that is secure, stable and customizable—and did we mention affordable? At Stax, we help businesses keep up with all things payment security. What is SSL/TLS?

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What is Dynamic Pricing? Everything You Need to Know About Implementing Dynamic Pricing in 2024

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Their dynamic pricing software, named Smart Pricing, automatically adjusts prices according to factors like location, demand, and time left to book. This is where Stax comes in. With Stax, you can use any payment type and integrate essential tools to grow your business. Transportation: Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.