October 2015 is fast approaching, and with it, the EMV liability shift. As a retailer or restaurateur, you need to be ready, which at the very least means having all the details of the impending change down pat. Let’s delve into these details with a look at three key questions—and answers—about the EMV liability shift.…
If you’re like many merchants, you’re wondering how the new ApplePay and CurrentC mobile payment services will impact your point of sale. A look at both options, along with the advantages and disadvantages they present to retailers and restaurant operators, should provide some answers. Launched by Apple this past fall, ApplePay harnesses near field communications…
Preparing for the Shift in Credit Card Fraud Liability in 2015 By now, you’ve no doubt heard about the big change that will affect retailers and restaurant operators in October of 2015. As of that date, liability for credit card fraud will shift to merchants, unless they have replaced their existing technology with POS hardware…
Chances are that at some point over the past year or so, you’ve seen the term “EMV” mentioned in the press and/or heard it mentioned in conversation. However, you may still be wondering exactly what EMV is, what you really need to know about it, and why it’s important. Let’s take a look at the…
For several years, merchants have aspired to reduce the costs their customers have had to pay for swiping their debit cards. If you’re in the restaurant or retail industries, you have probably heard the recent buzz surrounding the swipe fee ruling – and you’re probably wondering what it will mean for both your business and…