The North Post

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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Tools and resources for getting through COVID-19 as a merchant.

The business landscape is changing rapidly due to the COVID-19 storm. Thankfully, a growing number of companies are offering tools and resources …

Are you thinking about eliminating cash payments? Credit/debit cards and NFC payments work just fine!

The COVID-19 pandemic (coronavirus) has placed a strain on the global economy. Social distancing, limited public gatherings, and reduced business …

Get the money your business deserves with North American Bancard and Brownstone!

If your business accepted Visa or Mastercard between January 1, 2004, and November 28, 2012, you could be part of a $7 billion dollar settlement. …

How can integrated payments drive your business revenue?

Today’s businesses are inundated with numerous digital processes. If these processes don’t work in harmony, compatibility problems may occur. …

What is employee management?

Employee management is the process of handling employee-employer relationships and interactions to better achieve the stated goals and mission of …

Top tips to get ready for Small Business Saturday®, proudly backed by American Express.

As a company that serves local business owners and customers, North American Bancard is proud to join with American Express to support the 10th …

Why inventory management is essential to POS systems.

Over the past few years, the consumer has changed. According to Deloitte, consumers today are less loyal, perhaps as a response to economic …

What is a point of sale (POS) system, and how does it work?

As forms of payment become increasingly diverse and cash recedes to the back burner, it is more important than ever for merchants to adapt and …

What is a payment gateway?

A payment gateway is a critical part of the credit card processing ecosystem. Think of a payment gateway like a physical cash register or point of …

What is a virtual merchant?

With the continued evolution of technology, including smartphones, it’s easier to shop online than ever before. Almost 70% of Americans have …

Secure online payments: answers for compliance and processing.

With emerging technologies such as smartphones and ewallets, ecommerce is thriving. Not only are online payments more flexible and convenient, …

The Future of Payments: Where Is the Technology Going?

When Mission Impossible debuted in 1996, the film wowed audiences with high-tech gadgets such as Jetson-like transportation pods and …

Foundational Things to Know about Payment Processing

Shopping today is different than it was even ten years ago. Rarely do you ever see someone pull out their checkbook at the grocery store and if …

PCI compliance checklist: find out if you’re compliant.

In 2017, identity fraud increased by 8%, rising to 16.7 million impacted U.S. consumers, with online shopping accounting for more than 80% of …

ACH vs wire transfer: comparison and key differences

Though they’ve been around for some time, two types of electronic payments remain popular with consumers and merchants today: Automated Clearing …

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