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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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NIACS vs SIC vs MCC Codes: Why They Matter

Businesses that accept payments from customers must be aware of NAICS, MCC and SIC codes. These codes can affect how the Internal Revenue Service …

NIACS vs SIC vs MCC Codes: Why They Matter

POS Tipping Etiquette: The Definitive Guide

Consumers are tipping more than ever these days, but it's not always because they want to. Point-of-sale machines that suggest tip amounts to …

POS Tipping Etiquette: The Definitive Guide

6 Reasons to Consider a Wireless EMV Terminal

If you accept credit cards at your store or business venue, you might use a desktop point-of-sale machine or some other plugged-in form of EMV …

6 Reasons to Consider a Wireless EMV Terminal

Merchant Services Rate Comparison: A Snapshot of Your Options

Get an at-a-glance view of how we compare to competitor merchant services solutions providers. From rate differences to equipment set-up, get the …

Merchant Services Rate Comparison: A Snapshot of Your Options

The Definitive Merchant Services Comparison Guide

If you want to serve your customers, you know the importance of debit and credit card acceptance. When 1,000 consumers were asked what form of …

The Definitive Merchant Services Comparison Guide

Do You Know What Your Payment Processing Rates Are?

Credit card processing rates could be sucking money from you — and your customers. Learn more about how to identify processing rates, how to …

Do You Know What Your Payment Processing Rates Are?

Merchant Services Equipment: An In-Depth Look

NFC. EMV. Mobile. Tablet. When it comes to processing credit cards and payments, there's no shortage of options (and acronyms!) Learn more about …

Merchant Services Equipment: An In-Depth Look

Choosing a Merchant Services Partner: 7 Questions to Ask

Collecting money from customers should never be a headache for your staff. Make sure you've asked all the necessary questions before selecting a …

Choosing a Merchant Services Partner: 7 Questions to Ask

Visa Claims Resolution: The Mandatory Guidelines Explained

At North, we’re committed to providing our merchants and partners access to tomorrow’s payment technologies today. That’s why we are thrilled to …

Visa Claims Resolution: The Mandatory Guidelines Explained

Using a Mobile Card Reader to Improve Customer Service

How convenient an in-person checkout process is can have a significant effect on customer satisfaction in a store or with a business. With a 246 …

Using a Mobile Card Reader to Improve Customer Service

5 Questions for Potential Payment Processing Partners

Trusting any aspect of your business finances with another entity is a decision that deserves worthy consideration. Not all payment processing …

5 Questions for Potential Payment Processing Partners

State of EMV: EMV Card Reader Adoption & Dipping Trends, Security, and More

The EMV fraud liability shift that commenced in October 2015 has brought about interesting changes for merchant processing and customer data …

State of EMV: EMV Card Reader Adoption & Dipping Trends, Security, and More

GDRP and Credit Card Data Protection

On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will go into effect. The data protection and privacy regulation was approved by the …

GDRP and Credit Card Data Protection

5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Have Mobile Merchant Services

From using smartphones to pay for things with an instant tap, to stores that are using mobile devices to accept credit cards anywhere in a store, …

5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Have Mobile Merchant Services

The 4 People A Small Business Owner Needs In Their Life

Reflecting on what your grateful for each week can be a good way to stay motivated, and I bet some of the things that you are most appreciative of …

The 4 People A Small Business Owner Needs In Their Life
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