01|2022
Smart merchants know that accepting credit and debit card payments from their customers means more business, more profit and more satisfied clients. But how do you set your business up to take card payments in the first place? This can be a confusing and frustrating process, but CardConnect Paradise makes it simple for you by… Read more »
12|2021
Cardpointe Gateway API allows you to integrate payment acceptance with your own tools, and can be incredibly convenient! This article will cover how to set up a shopping cart on your WordPress website using Cardpointe API and the WooCommerce plugin. No coding required! Getting Started For this tutorial, you will need your website to be… Read more »
11|2021
Our merchants know that Cardpointe is an incredible gateway. Business owners have access to a fully-customizable virtual terminal, real-time reporting on transactions and funding, open API and more. But what many merchants don’t realize is that Cardpointe also gives them the ability to set up recurring billing for their clients. Set Up a Billing Plan… Read more »
10|2021
What is PCI Compliance? PCI stands for Payment Card Industry. PCI standards were developed by the major card brands as a way to address potential vulnerabilities and guide organizations to maintain the integrity of cardholder data. All merchants are required to be compliant in order to accept credit cards. Why is PCI Compliance Important? PCI… Read more »
10|2021
The question of integration is always at the forefront when choosing a payment processor, and one of the most popular requests is Quickbooks. As Quickbooks is used by so many businesses for so many aspects, such as payroll, invoicing and inventory management, it’s incredibly convenient to have a solution for directing your payments through your… Read more »
08|2021
One of Cardpointe’s best features is a personalized hosted payment page. You can text or email a link directly to your customers for remote payment, as well as add a “Pay Now” button to your website! This addition to our platform was instrumental in allowing businesses to continue operation through the closures of the COVID-19… Read more »
08|2021
Cardpointe is a great option for merchants on the go! Wishing you could accept credit cards at fairs, festivals and conventions? Looking for a way to run transactions at a customer’s home or on location? So many businesses are branching out to offer more convenient payment methods for their customers. The Cardpointe app is an… Read more »
06|2021
You’ve most likely heard this term thrown around in relation to credit card processing, but what exactly is interchange and why does it matter? Interchange is the individual price assessment for all card types; since these fees are paid directly to the card-issuing banks, not to the payment processors, they are generally non-negotiable and can… Read more »
06|2021
The Desk3500 is the go-to terminal for integration! Working seamlessly on the Cardpointe platform, this terminal provides real-time reporting in conjunction with the Cardpointe mobile app and website. Connecting via ethernet and wifi, the Desk3500 accepts EMV, mag stripe and contactless (NFC) credit and debit cards. Pin debit is made easy with the option to… Read more »
05|2021
CardConnect (Fiserv) is best known for Cardpointe gateway. This is our user-friendly, fully customizable system that is included as the base of your merchant services. Not only do you have access to a virtual terminal and full reporting system, but you also have access to open API, a hosted payment page, and many terminal options… Read more »
