It’s been many years since EMV compliance went into effect, but there are still some businesses that have yet to comply. If you operate self-serve kiosks, then it’s your responsibility to ensure that your equipment is EMV-enabled. Let’s look at a few reasons why EMV upgrades are necessary and how you can get started. What […]
If you run a family entertainment center, you know how important regular foot traffic is. But in a world of online gaming, how do you encourage your guests to visit your location more often? Brick-and-mortar retail is far from over, but it does require more creativity these days. If you’re stuck in a rut in […]
Are you looking for ways to improve the guest experience at your theme park? If so, RFID wristbands are one of the best ways to do so. Incorporating RFID wristbands will speed up the average transaction time, cut down on fraud, and help you increase revenue. But that’s assuming that the wristbands work correctly. We […]
As a consumer, you’re probably very familiar with EMV chip cards. You dip your credit card into the EMV slot and wait until the reader prompts you to enter your PIN. But as a business owner, you may still be on the fence about investing in an EMV reader. Do you really need to upgrade […]
The importance of offering a variety of payment options can’t be overstated. A flexible, seamless checkout process will improve the customer experience and help your company generate the cash flow it needs. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to accept a variety of payment methods, whether you run an online or brick-and-mortar business. Here are five […]
As we begin a new year, many people are looking ahead to anticipate what 2020 will bring. If you’re involved in the payments industry, then you’re undoubtedly wondering where you should focus your efforts. After all, the industry has gone through massive change over the past decade, and you can expect that more transformation is […]
If you regularly host events, then at some point, you’ll want to consider using RFID wristbands. These wristbands are popular in the event planning industry and are frequently used at music festivals and theme parks, as well. RFID stands for radio frequency identification, and these wristbands come with an electronic chip inside. When guests scan […]
Theme parks, retail stores, and restaurants are starting to embrace cashless payments as the new norm. And there are a lot of good reasons for this–cashless payments are faster, less expensive, and reduce your risk of fraud. As a result, many people have stopped carrying cash around altogether. This is especially true for many millennial […]
Contactless payments are picking up traction in the U.S. and worldwide. In fact, over 90% of transactions in Australia are contactless. In the U.K. and Canada, more than 50% are contactless. The U.S. has been slower to embrace contactless payments, but this will change as more large businesses begin jumping on board. Chase, Wells Fargo, […]
Fraud is a growing concern for consumers and businesses alike. Every day, hackers find new ways to access sensitive customer information. According to the FTC, fraud increased by 38% from 2017 to 2018. While fraud will always be a problem to some extent, there are ways you can dramatically cut down on your business’ risk. […]