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At Merchant Express®, we believe a well-informed business owner makes a great business partner. We have amassed a wealth of knowledge and information about credit card processing over the last 15 years, and we want to share it with you. Listed below are some resources that we hope will be helpful as you learn more about credit card processing and its applications to your business. We hope you will read them and take away something useful. We also hope these articles will spark a conversation with us about how Merchant Express can help your business compete in today’s marketplace by leveraging the many credit card processing options now available. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Merchant Account Provider

The Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Merchant Account Provider

A top priority for all businesses should be selecting the right merchant account provider for their credit card processing needs. Doing so involves research and a process of elimination. To avoid mistakes, Merchant Express covers some issues that you should keep in mind during the process in this whitepaper.
Top Five Questions about Merchant Account Rates and Credit Scores

Top Five Questions about Merchant Account Rates and Credit Scores

Does your personal credit affect your merchant account rates? Get the answer to this question and more in the following whitepaper from Merchant Express.
Credit Card Processing Terms You Need to Know

Credit Card Processing Terms You Need to Know

Credit card processing has a language all its own. Merchant Express wants our clients to be comfortable with the lingo associated with merchant accounts and payment card processing. Some of the most commonly-used terms and acronyms you’ll encounter are defined in this whitepaper.
PCI Compliance: The First Line of Defense for Your Business

PCI Compliance: The First Line of Defense for Your Business

Defending your business from data breach is a never-ending battle, particularly when it comes to keeping credit card information safe from hackers and identity thieves. A reputable merchant services provider like Merchant Express can help. Download and read our whitepaper about PCI compliance, your first line of defense in the war against data breach.
The Business Owner’s Guide to Data Breach Terminology

The Business Owner’s Guide to Data Breach Terminology

Hacking, skimming, malware and spyware are all terms associated with security breaches. Whether you own a small business or operate a huge enterprise, data security is of equal importance. In order to understand how to help protect your customers from the risk of security breaches it helps to know what these, and other relevant terms are – and how they relate to you and your business.

Merchant Services Made Simple: What You Need to Know

Merchant Services Made Simple: What You Need to Know

“Merchant services” is an umbrella term that applies to a broad category of financial services intended for use by businesses. In the United States, it typically refers to the services required to process electronic payment transactions involving credit or debit cards.
Tips for Preventing Credit Card Fraud and Avoiding Chargebacks

Tips for Preventing Credit Card Fraud and Avoiding Chargebacks

Accepting credit cards is more than just a courtesy that your small business extends to its valued customers. In today’s marketplace, it has become practically a requirement as shoppers expect to be able to pay with plastic wherever they make a purchase — in a brick-and-mortar storefront, at an outdoor or non-traditional venue, by phone or online. By accepting credit cards, your small business becomes more competitive and can potentially realize a boost to your revenue stream (and your bottom line) by attracting new customers.