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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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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 …

The ultimate guide to credit card readers: everything you need to know.

Today, consumers have multiple ways to pay for goods and services. They can pay with cash, check, credit card, debit card, or even make near-field …

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 …

How to use a POS system: the ultimate guide for point of sale solutions.

Gone are the days of ringing up a sale on a traditional cash register, where you not only entered your customer’s payment information, but you …

What is cloud point of sale compared to traditional POS?

Comparing cloud-based and traditional POS systems. Like all new technologically advanced gadgets, cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems are the …

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 credit card processing?

One way — and the most traditional way — to process consumer payments is to accept them in your brick and mortar store. Many people remember the …

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 …

Merchant services: everything you need to know.

Running a business today is complicated. Customer expectations are changing with technological advances, while younger generations hold the power …

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, …

What is a Virtual Terminal (And How Do They Work)?

Virtual terminals are similar to traditional credit card processing terminals, but instead of being tied down to a brick-and-mortar location, they …

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 …

How to accept payments online for your small business.

Online payments are widespread, not just for paying personal bills but for your business vendors, customers, and employees as well. Projections …

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 …

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