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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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PCI Plus has arrived!

North American Bancard has implemented a program that simplifies PCI compliance for merchants. For many accounts, this program actually eliminates …

Four traits you need to look for in a smart terminal.

A smart terminal is a product that flooded the US markets right after the EMV liability shift that led to widespread replacement of magnetic …

The best of both worlds! New to Payments Hub: Historic Hardware mode.

If you recently upgraded from a traditional terminal to a Payanywhere Smart Solution, or are using both a Smart Solution and a traditional …

Are all credit card processing companies equal? How to decide who to use!

Statistics say that the number of credit card users in the US has risen to just above one billion, and that on average, every American credit card …

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 …

Accepting payments on a virtual terminal.

As the way consumers make payments continues to evolve, merchants who want to remain nimble and flexible would do well to look into a virtual …

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. …

Ultimate guide to credit card machines in 2020.

Whether you’re a new business owner or a seasoned pro, you probably accept credit cards as a form of payment from your customers. If you don’t, …

Credit card fraud — red flags every business owner should be aware of.

No matter how hard you try to escape it, credit card fraud is a problem you should be ready to face as a business owner. While you may not be able …

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 does end-to-end processing mean for your business?

The redesigned Payments Hub

The beginning of the year is always jam-packed with change. The turning of the calendar goes hand-in-hand with self-improvement, goal setting, and …

What is a credit card reader?

With all the payment options available these days, credit and debit cards come out on top. In fact, in a 2018 survey, 54% of consumers stated they …

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 …

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