Hurricane Irma Notice
Dear Valued Clients, Merchant Services LTD (MSLTD) is closely monitoring Hurricane Irma, which is currently located approximately 1,100 miles east-southeast of Miami-Dade County. Fortunately for all of our clients, our redundant transaction processing centers are located inland and strategically spread across the country, ensuring that any impact to South Florida will not impact our ability […]
Clover vs. Square – Mobile Credit Card Processing Showdown
Square tends to be one of the dominating credit card terminals for new businesses wishing to process credit card payments on their mobile devices. However, there are new products coming onto the market that is giving Square a run for its money. The latest device is the Clover ® Go, backed by the powerful First […]
Change Merchant Accounts and Save
Want to change your merchant account provider? Are you fed-up with your current merchant services provider? Looking for better rates with no hidden fees? Searching for a provider that offers customer and technical support? It may be time to change your merchant service account. The merchant services industry is highly competitive, with opportunities for businesses […]
Credit Card Processing for Bad Credit Merchants
Accepting credit and debit cards is almost mandatory in today’s payment processing landscape. If you want to accept credit card payments from your customers, you need to start by obtaining a merchant account. Merchant accounts perform a variety of tasks and all are beneficial to your business, but to get started most merchant service providers […]
Top 10 Reasons to Accept Credit Cards
Reason #1- Accepting credit cards adds credibility and builds trust. Grabbing a cardholders attention and establishing a sense of trust in your business is proven to increase a business’s sales. By displaying the logos of the credit cards you accept at your cash register and on your website, you can do just that. Customers have […]
How To Close a Merchant Account
If you have a merchant account associated with your business, at some point it is likely that you will need to cancel or close your merchant account. This may be due to a sale of the business, or finding a different merchant account provider that offers better rates or service than your current provider. Whatever […]
How To Switch Merchant Account Providers
Interested in switching your merchant account services provider? Have you been feeling fed-up with your current merchant account provider? Sick of the high fees and hidden charges associated with your current payment processing service? Experiencing problems related to credit card processing and receiving no customer support? It may be time to switch your merchant service […]
What are the Differences Between a POS System and a Credit Card Machine?
The payment processing industry has so many devices, it can be overwhelming. One of the most important differences to understand is the POS (point-of-sale system) and the credit card terminal. What makes a POS system unique from a credit card terminal? What is a credit card machine? A credit card terminal does not offer many […]
Where Can You Buy a Credit Card Machine?
A quick stroke of your keyboard can reveal a magnitude of retailers selling credit card machines. Amazon and eBay are two online options for purchasing a credit card machine. Taking a trip to your local Staples can also result in the purchase of a brand new credit card machine. With that being said, the machine […]