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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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Do I need a credit card reader for each employee?

You might be wondering if you need to invest in a separate mobile card reader for each of your associates. Because you can connect all of them to …

Should you use buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment methods for your business?

Made popular during the pandemic and sustained due to economic distress and the rise of online competition, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model …

When to use ACH payments for your business

ACH payments provide businesses with a secure, cost-effective way to transfer funds electronically within the U.S. They can streamline payroll, …

As mobile payments grow, do you still need a credit card machine?

For the past few decades, credit card machines have been a staple of most merchants. They are utilized to securely accept funds from customers, …

How the Capital One and Discover merger could impact the payment processing industry

In February of 2024, Capital One Financial Corporation inserted a heavy dose of turmoil into the financial sector when it announced its ambitious …

How digital payments can reduce complex medical billing

Although most consumers are accustomed to buying retail goods and services using digital payment solutions, the same has not been the case in the …

Estimated Superbowl spending for 2025 and how your store can share in the profits

The Super Bowl is a significant economic event, generating billions in income for stores and merchants nationwide. In 2024, the National Retail …

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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, …

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.

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, …

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.

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 …

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. …

6 ways to get more holiday sales on your website

If you own an ecommerce business, the time has come to prepare for the holiday season. It’s never too early to stack the deck in your favor so …

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