Should You Accept Gift Cards? Pros and Cons

Should You Accept Gift Cards? Pros and Cons

Gift cards have been the go-to present for just about every holiday for the last two decades. Prior to the early 1990’s, gift “certificates” were given that were essentially an IOU for the restaurant or store that it was purchased from. They were redeemed at-value and...
How Does a “Recession” Affect Your Merchant Account?

How Does a “Recession” Affect Your Merchant Account?

Recession is a buzz word right now, but is it really something your business should worry about? The word recession sparks fear instantly for both consumers and merchants alike. When people change their spending habits, it’s a balancing act for business owners to not...
The Cashless Payment Trend: Real or Hype?

The Cashless Payment Trend: Real or Hype?

Imagine heading into your hometown sports stadium with family and friends, ready to cheer on your favorite team. You line up to buy snacks before sitting down, and you pull out a $50 bill to pay for the transaction when the cashier informs you that they’ve gone...
A Step-By-Step Look at How Credit Card Processing Works

A Step-By-Step Look at How Credit Card Processing Works

Card Network prides itself on educating our merchants and partners about the ins and outs of credit card processing. From swiping a card to reading your merchant statement, there are intricacies that we want to shed light on. As we have said before, a well-educated...