Jason Vissers

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How Much Are Online Payment Processing Fees In 2024?

Mar 14, 2024 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers

Online processing fees can take a bite out of your bottom line. Find out how much it costs to sell online and take payments with a credit card. Jason has been writing about small business software platforms, services, and financing since 2015. Jason’s expertise has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Time/NextAdvisor, Home Business Magazine, CreditCards.com, GoBankingRates, TheLadders.com, and other publications.
How To Choose A Credit Card Reader

Nov 3, 2023 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers

Jason has been writing about small business software platforms, services, and financing since 2015. Jason’s expertise has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Time/NextAdvisor, Home Business Magazine, CreditCards.com, GoBankingRates, TheLadders.com, and other publications. He has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from San Diego State University and currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Matt has been helping small businesses make decisions since 2017.
Types Of Credit Card Readers: Smart Terminals, Virtual Terminals, & More

Nov 3, 2023 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers

Consumers have long made debit and credit card purchases in-store and online. With 41% of Americans now reporting that none of their typical weekly purchases are made using cash, however, businesses can adapt by offering customers the chance to use modern payment methods in every possible setting. This is where credit card readers come in. Let’s delve into the types of credit card readers that are now available to merchants.
How Businesses Can Benefit From Credit Card Readers In 2023

Nov 3, 2023 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers

A credit card reader is a device that takes debit and credit card payments and can be used in various settings to take in-person card payments. We’ve written this guide to spell out the various ways your business stands to benefit from using a card reader.
Credit Card Readers Fees, Costs Of Devices, & Payments

Nov 3, 2023 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers

A credit card reader is a device that accepts debit and credit card payments in various settings and lets you take payments wherever you happen to be doing business. Though all point-of-sale setups contain card-reading equipment, when we discuss “credit card readers,” we’re discussing portable devices that can be used independently of a full countertop-bound register. But of course, all good things have a cost, so if you’re asking, “Do credit card readers have fees?” the answer is yes.
What Is A Credit Card Reader & How Does It Work?

Nov 3, 2023 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers

In today’s world, consumers are less likely than ever to carry cash. They expect to be able to use credit or debit cards to make purchases, no matter where they happen to be. In short, credit card readers allow merchants to meet customers where they are and allow them to pay with the modern payment methods they increasingly prefer, even in settings that make a full register setup impractical.
The 8 Best Business Credit Cards For LLCs

Aug 15, 2023 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers

Ramp’s corporate card offers a solid (if unspectacular) 1.5% cash back on every purchase, but this card’s utility for LLCs goes beyond rewards. As this is a corporate card, you won’t need to sign a personal guarantee to get this card, meaning you will not be held personally liable for any debts incurred. What’s more, Ramp doesn’t check your credit when you apply, so there are no credit score requirements. The health of your business is all that matters to Ramp.
The Best Merchant Account Services Providers For Small Business 2023

Jul 20, 2023 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers

Host Merchant Services was an obvious choice for our list of top merchant services providers. With transparent interchange-plus pricing, month-to-month contracts, and a full range of ancillary payment services, both proprietary and third-party, HMS is one of the top names in the merchant account business. eCommerce businesses will even get free web hosting upon signing up — an uncommon perk. HMS’s transaction rates are some of the lowest you’ll find in a payment processor.
How To Choose A Bank For Your Small Business: 4 Steps To Follow

Jun 6, 2023 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers
Business Credit Card Trends For 2023 And Beyond

Apr 27, 2023 | merchantmaverick.com | Jason Vissers