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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6 ways to make your nutraceutical products stand out in a saturated market

As the owner of a nutraceuticals startup, you may be struggling to figure out how to thrive in a market that is growing deeper and wider with …

nutraceutical products bottles

Why communicating your small business’ sustainability is so important on Earth Day and beyond

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Created to honor the environmental movement and raise public awareness about the importance of …

earth day with globe in palm of hands

Why POS systems are the best choice for most businesses

At first glance, a point of sale system looks relatively unremarkable. You might even mistake it for nothing more than a tool used to read …

employee using a pos system at business

Should you use buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment methods for your business?

Made popular during the pandemic and sustained due to economic distress and the rise of online competition, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model …

buy now pay later (BNPL)

70% of consumers use mobile payments - does your business accept them?

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, mobile payments have become a cornerstone of consumer transactions.

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When to use ACH payments for your business

ACH payments provide businesses with a secure, cost-effective way to transfer funds electronically within the U.S. They can streamline payroll, …

ACH payments

As mobile payments grow, do you still need a credit card machine?

For the past few decades, credit card machines have been a staple of most merchants. They are utilized to securely accept funds from customers, …

man using mobile payment in coffee shop

How a point of sale system can simplify progress billing for your contractor business

As a contractor, your services often continue for weeks, months, or even years before they are concluded. As a result, it can be beneficial to use …

contractor business deal with 2 males shaking hands

The impact of inflation on merchants and payment processing

Economic concerns about inflation have been particularly top-of-mind for many Americans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In those …

The impact of inflation on merchants and payment processing

What is a current ratio? And why businesses should know this metric

There are many ways to take the temperature of your business’s success level. However, one of the best-known is also often misunderstood and …

current ratio button on a keyboard

Types of retail POS systems, and common features

A point of sale system (POS) has long been the way that retailers take payments from their customers. More recently, this technology has also come …

retail pos system with POS device and credit card ecommerce

How the Capital One and Discover merger could impact the payment processing industry

In February of 2024, Capital One Financial Corporation inserted a heavy dose of turmoil into the financial sector when it announced its ambitious …

credit card payment cards

How digital payments can reduce complex medical billing

Clear cost breakdowns and explanations pave the way for increased compliance and heightened trust in the medical provider.

medical billing and payments

Navigating HIPAA compliance in online payments

Purchasing goods and services online is ubiquitous today, with the majority of customers having few if any reservations about transmitting their …

Navigating HIPAA compliance in online payments

How your restaurant's point of sale system can sweeten your Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for lovers to express their feelings to each other with candy, flowers, and written declarations of …

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