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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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What payment processing equipment do you need to start a new business?

Launching a business involves successfully completing a dizzying array of small and large tasks. Along with finding the right products, …

How credit card readers work, and how they can boost your sales.

Maybe you’ve only accepted cash up until now, or perhaps you’ve been accepting plastic without giving the behind-the-scenes technology that makes …

Accepting payments on the go: How to turn your smartphone into a mobile card reader.

Whether you’re a sole proprietor or you run several locations, the importance of providing your customers with flexible purchasing options cannot …

Four ways a merchant services provider can increase your cash flow.

Whether you’re a new merchant or you’ve been running your business for a long time, you’re probably familiar with merchant services providers and …

Merchant services providers: Who they are and how they work.

Think back to the way you felt on your first day of a new job. It may have seemed like you suddenly landed in a new country with customs, rules, …

Accept customer payments from anywhere and grow your business.

In this distressed economy, small to mid-sized business owners are doing everything they can to keep pace with or surpass their competitors. In …

Five reasons to upgrade to smart credit card readers.

Nobody likes change. That includes small to mid-sized business owners who already have enough challenges to overcome. Nevertheless, conditions …

Choosing a merchant services provider? Here’s what you need to know...

Now that you’ve decided to accept credit and debit cards at your small business, it’s time to tackle the often daunting and confusing task of …

What does it mean to be PCI compliant?

Companies of any size that process, store, or transmit credit card payments must adhere to rules known as the Payment Card Industry Data Security …

Eight tips to help prevent chargebacks.

Forced refunds requested by your customer to their bank, known as chargebacks, can pose a very real threat to your company’s finances, and its …

Seven ways your business can accept online customer payments.

Any company that sells products or services enters into a give-and-take relationship with their customers: They furnish the goods, and the …

EMV vs. NFC payments: What's the difference?

These days, the majority of the consumers prefer a cashless shopping experience because it’s stress-free and convenient. The popularity of …

Give your clients all the features they need with POS value-added services.

Your payments vendor partner may hold the key to expanding your solutions’ features and functionality. Point of sale (POS) systems are rarely …

Creating customer stickiness during the rise of the millennial business owner.

Building long-lasting relationships is possible with the new generation of merchants making up a growing part of your market. As an ISV or VAR, …

What solutions providers need to know about contactless, touchless payments trends.

No-touch processes are in-demand, as are trusted advisors who can help their clients find the right solutions for their businesses. New payment …

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