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Resilience is Key as Payments Acceptance becomes Mission-Critical

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers now prefer digital payment options, with cash usage declining in all major economies. Cards have become by far the most popular payment method, with contactless now accounting for most purchases made at retail stores. Equally, the terminal app should have been designed to support alternative transaction processing flows.

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Turn Your Store Associates into Superheroes with These Four POS Capabilities

Retail TouchPoints

And process returns of stuff people don’t want! If you expect your associates to be retail superheroes, here are four things to look for when selecting a POS solution. When it comes to technology, associates expect to log in to a POS application and use it just like any other app they use on a day-to-day basis.

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Everything You Need to Know About Achieving PCI Compliance [Checklist Included]

BigCommerce

This is particularly because many of us maintain large numbers of (supposedly secure) personal online profiles that afford us a convenient way to deal with recurring monthly or annual payments. The SSC defines and manages the standards, while compliance to them is enforced by the credit card companies themselves.

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Retailers’ Quest for Seamless Shopper Journeys Fuels Payment Modernization Projects

Retail TouchPoints

Even though more than half ( 56% ) of retailers surveyed by KPMG completed a major payments modernization program within the past year, even more 83% already are modernizing their payment infrastructure, or are planning to do so in the new future. Consumer and Retail Leader at KPMG in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Best POS Systems

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Some years ago, POS systems were a luxury reserved for only big enterprise businesses. . But, with too many options came a new challenge: Choosing the best POS system that’s right for your business is now an uphill battle. Our team has done the heavy lifting of reviewing dozens of POS systems in the market.

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The Best Credit Card Processing Companies (In-Depth Review)

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So, the way in which you accept payments matters for both you and the customer. Not only that, as a business owner you need to know that you’re not shelling out cash on inferior services or unnecessary additional fees. Therefore, this post will cover everything you need to know about choosing the right credit card processing company.

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Best Merchant Services

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Merchant services exist to help businesses process credit card payments. You might know them by the name “credit card processors.”. Regardless of what you call them, choosing the best merchant service isn’t easy. How to Choose The Best Merchant Services For You. Processing Rates/Monthly Fees.