The original plan for this blog post was to list 5 things agents, ISOs and PSPs can do to remain on the good side of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and Operation Choke Point. It is no secret the CFPB’s crosshairs are trained on high risk merchants and those companies that provide them credit card…
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Instabill Knows Direct Response Merchant Services
Our appearance at last week’s ERA D2C Convention may have been a first for Instabill, but we are veterans of direct response merchant services, having been in the business for 15 years. It is an industry for which we have many payment options and many features, and the D2C Show was an excellent platform to…
Experts: EMV Shift Could Lead to More CNP Fraud
The long-awaited EMV shift arrives this week, and will undoubtedly herald a new era for in-store payment processing. As merchants continue to prepare and launch new pay terminals to accept the new EMV technology, another threat looms—CNP fraud could increase as a result of the heightened security for in-store merchants. EMV and CNP: The Fraud…
Startup Credit Card Processing with Instabill
The Internet Boom of the 21st century has proved to be the perfect habitat for startups to operate in. Everything from social media to ride-sharing got its start as an internet startup, and some of these companies are now multi-million dollar organizations. People are constantly coming up with great ideas, but often struggle when trying…
More EMV Transition Resources Open Ahead of Deadline
Reports are showing that barely 25% of retail merchants will be fully ready by the time the EMV transition is made in October of this year. With time running out and pressure mounting, more resources are being made available to merchants across the country to help with the liability shift. Where to Find Information on the…
Instabill Featured in Business NH Magazine
Attention all New Hampshire merchants. Or merchants anywhere, for that matter: When was the last time you really studied – we mean really studied – your credit card statement to see the fees you’re being charged? Most merchants wouldn’t know. Most likely glance at the statement and pay it, no questions asked. If this describes you, the article entitled Your…
High Volume Credit Card Processing Services
High volume credit card processing can have several effects on your e-commerce business, including increasing your risk factor. Whether you want to process your online transactions through one merchant account or multiple merchant accounts, Instabill can help you process as many credit cards per month as you need. Below are some tips that can help…
Accepting International Payments for Small Businesses
Selling goods online worldwide can seem daunting to a small business owner. Between foreign currencies and multiple payment options, it can become tricky finding a merchant account solution that works for you and your business. Below are some tips and benefits to accepting international payments online for your small business. Benefits of Accepting International Payments…
Unexpected Benefits of Credit Card Processing
Whether you operate a storefront business or an e-commerce store, there are many unconventional benefits of accepting credit cards. Sure, you know that you will become more accessible to your customers, but what hidden benefits lay beneath your POS terminal or payment gateway? Let us look at the unexpected benefits of credit card processing. Builds…
International Credit Card Processing with Instabill
Last Friday, we blogged about our retail merchant accounts for US businesses, so we thought it would only be fair to follow that up with another post about our international credit card processing solutions—and there are many of them! From processing popular card brands to accepting multiple currencies, take a few moments to learn all…