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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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Payments 101: What is a virtual terminal?

Virtual terminals are an ideal way for a variety of business owners to accept payments (especially during times of social distancing), including: …

Payments 101: What is a virtual terminal?

Your merchant processing statement just got a makeover!

For our customers on Edge, reconciliation is more important than ever. With our latest program updates, we’ve enhanced and simplified our merchant …

Your merchant processing statement just got a makeover!

Payments 101: What is online payment processing?

These days, it’s imperative that businesses keep up with the needs of today’s tech-savvy consumers on an ongoing basis. As technology continues to …

Payments 101: What is online payment processing?

Payments 101: What is credit card processing and how does it work?

To support card payments, businesses need to choose a reliable credit card processing company. Before you make their choice, understanding the …

Payments 101: What is credit card processing and how does it work?

PCI Plus has arrived!

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

PCI Plus has arrived!

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 …

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

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 …

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

All credit card processing companies offer similar services and technologies these days, though some serve different industries and categories of …

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

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 …

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

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 …

Accepting payments on a virtual terminal.

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

Contactless near-field communication (NFC) payments, or mobile wallet payments, are another excellent alternative to using cash or a credit card …

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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. …

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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, …

Ultimate guide to credit card machines in 2020.

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 …

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

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. …

How can integrated payments drive your business revenue?
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