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Payment processing tips, payment trends, and industry observations shouldn’t just languish in our heads. At North, we have a lot to say about payment processing best practices, and we love to share.

Welcome to the new North.

Welcome to the new North.

North American Bancard is now “North.” A new brand with a shorter, simpler name, yes, but those five letters stand for much more.


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2025 predictions for the growth of the global healthcare digital payment market

It is no secret that consumers continue to have grave concerns about the rising cost of healthcare. This is the case not only with hospital care, …

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How personalized service can create repeat business for your wine club

With more wine clubs popping up seemingly every day, you need to take action to separate yours from that teeming mass of competitors.

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5 payment trends for 2025 of which you should be aware

Credit card processing is changing right along with the technology and consumer behaviors that are driving it. 

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How mobile payments are transforming transactions and payment security

Mobile technologies are revolutionizing the way the world shops, as well as how they pay for their purchases.

How mobile payments are transforming transactions and payment security

What is a payment processor, how to get one, and what it can do for your small business

Regardless of the size of your company or the products you sell, one of your most important tasks is to figure out how you will be compensated for …

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Cloud-based vs server-based POS terminals: what's the difference?

Your point of sale solution, often referred to as a POS system, is the collection of hardware and software that allows you to securely take …

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Why Target no longer accepts paper checks, and if you should too

It did not come as a huge shock when big box retailer Target announced that it would no longer accept customers’ personal checks after July 15, …

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How the right merchant services provider can improve customer retention

You might be under the impression that the only function enabled by your merchant service provider is the taking of credit and debit card payments …

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The biggest payment-related issues merchants experienced during Black Friday

We polled merchants to learn the biggest payment challenges they faced during the hustle and bustle of this past Black Friday shopping weekend. …

The biggest payment-related issues merchants experienced during Black Friday

How automating sales tax with a POS system can save you time

If you own a business in most U.S. states, collecting sales tax is a necessary evil. However, modern technology in the form of a

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How to prepare your nutraceutical store for 2025 New Year's resolutions

As the owner of a nutraceutical retail store, you play a vital role in promoting the well-being of the customers you serve.  With the …

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7 pros and cons to Instagram advertising for your business in 2025

Instagram offers users a popular and diverse platform. Visitors can use it to socialize, gain information about products, review their own …

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How to leverage ecommerce marketing strategies to drive online sales

You can have amazing products that people need and want and the best staff and customer service in the world. However, all of this will come to …

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The pros and cons of buying an already existing online business

On the surface, shelling out a pile of dollars to purchase an ecommerce entity that has an established online presence seems like a no-brainer. …

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How the right payment processing company can enhance your retail business

A payment processing company is the entity that will provide you with all of the hardware, software, and support you will need in order to …

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