Updated PCI Security Standards
Credit Card Fraud had increased dramatically over the years and as a result the card issuers, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, and JCB among others, have taken aggressive action to combat...
View ArticleThe Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
It was bound to happen and now it is closer to becoming a reality. The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, a bill introduced In February 2013, was passed the Senate in March. The bill is an attempt to...
View ArticleThinking about surcharging your customers? Think Again.
As a result of the $7.9 billion dollar class action lawsuit, the card issuers, Visa and Master Card, have been forced to lift their restrictions against merchants charging a surcharge on top of a...
View ArticleElectronic Benefits Transfer (EBT): A service merchants should support
Unfortunately, due to a stagnant, repressed economy and a high rate of unemployment the number of people on government assistance programs has increased exponentially over the last few years. Since...
View ArticleNeed a Wireless Credit Card Machine? Here’s some useful information.
The VX 680 is a terrific example of a powerful Wireless Credit Card Terminal If you are considering a mobile credit card processing solution here is some useful information for merchants regarding...
View ArticleAre you storing sensitive credit card data… without knowing?
According to a recent Security Metrics study, more than 70% of merchants store unencrypted credit card data on their business networks, unbeknownst to them. Are you one of them? It’s important that you...
View ArticleLooking for a Smartphone or Tablet Credit Card Processing Solution?
We even offer advanced smartphone solutions that can scan bar codes, track inventory, and print receipts! If you are considering a mobile credit card processing solution for your smartphone or tablet,...
View ArticleArtisans Merchants… want to expand your reach?
Artisan Merchants and Craft Show Vendors; are you looking to add more shows and increase your sales this year? 1st National Payment Solutions has been providing merchant account services to your...
View ArticleIdentity theft hits three year high
You hear about it all the time. Maybe you’ve taken action to protect yourself against it, maybe you plan to or maybe you think it can’t happen to you. Whatever the case, this is a must read. In a 2013...
View ArticleFraud at the pump… Don’t be a victim of skimming
Just think about that ominous day where you login to your bank or credit card account only to discover that somebody else is spending your money. You may even notice that most of these charges seem to...
View ArticleLet 1st National Turn Your Merchant Fees into a Tax Deductible Charitable...
If you are a business owner having merchant services and paying the associated fees is inevitable. 1st Nationals Charity Referral Program takes 50% of the profit generated from your merchant account...
View ArticleSmartphone Credit Card Processing… Is it secure?
For the most part, smartphone credit card processing solutions have matured enough to the point where it’s use is accepted by both merchants and their customers. But even with this widespread...
View ArticleIncrease your revenue with Check Processing Services
Accepting checks from your customers has come a very long way. Merchants can now take check payments from most any venue whether it be face to face, over the phone, on their website or mobile. Also,...
View ArticleThinking about surcharging your customers? Think Again.
As a result of the $7.9 billion dollar class action lawsuit, the card issuers, Visa and Master Card, have been forced to lift their restrictions against merchants charging a surcharge on top of a...
View ArticleThinking about surcharging your customers? Think Again.
As a result of the $7.9 billion dollar class action lawsuit, the card issuers, Visa and Master Card, have been forced to lift their restrictions against merchants charging a surcharge on top of a...
View ArticleElectronic Benefits Transfer (EBT): A service merchants should support
Unfortunately, due to a stagnant, repressed economy and a high rate of unemployment the number of people on government assistance programs has increased exponentially over the last few years. Since...
View ArticleNeed a Wireless Credit Card Machine? Here’s some useful information.
The VX 680 is a terrific example of a powerful Wireless Credit Card Terminal If you are considering a mobile credit card processing solution here is some useful information for merchants regarding...
View ArticleAre you storing sensitive credit card data… without knowing?
According to a recent Security Metrics study, more than 70% of merchants store unencrypted credit card data on their business networks, unbeknownst to them. Are you one of them? It’s important that you...
View ArticleLooking for a Smartphone or Tablet Credit Card Processing Solution?
We even offer advanced smartphone solutions that can scan bar codes, track inventory, and print receipts! If you are considering a mobile credit card processing solution for your smartphone or tablet,...
View ArticleArtisans Merchants… want to expand your reach?
Artisan Merchants and Craft Show Vendors; are you looking to add more shows and increase your sales this year? 1st National Payment Solutions has been providing merchant account services to your...
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