Payments & processing
PYMNTS: Small businesses turn to platforms to simplify payment operations
In a collaboration with American Express, PYMNTS.com asks Andrea Gellert, head of...
5 payment technology trends to watch in 2023
In 2023, customers will continue to demand more ways to pay: from...
5 must-watch trends in retail small businesses for 2023
And, while some retail industry trends are new, there’s an underlying theme...
5 benefits of credit card processing for lawyers, accountants, and other professional services
Professional service firms have lagged behind retail businesses in accepting credit card...
How these service businesses use (and love) their Clover Virtual Terminal
Struggling to find the best way to take a deposit or invoice...
5 tips for updating your tipping policy to retain employees
In today's tight labor market, it's more important than ever for restaurants...
Why is contactless payment good for small businesses? Here are 5 myths debunked.
Contactless payments have surged in popularity, but some merchants still hesitate to...
Credit cards vs. debit cards: Pros, cons, and security concerns
Debit and credit cards are both convenient forms of payment consumers use...
15 small business tips for 2023
Check out these 15 actionable small business tips for 2023 and beyond...
Cashless, cash-only, or hybrid? Choose the best payment method for your business
The prevalence of contactless payments makes it seem as though commerce is...
6 tips for writing an effective invoice reminder to clients
One-third of merchants say that late payments put their business at risk...
Your small business checklist: 25 things to do before the year ends
As we approach the end of another calendar year, here’s a list...
How to make payments as easy as possible for your customers and for you
At a time of rising inflation, with recession fears looming on the...
7 reasons these real-world merchants use (and love) gift cards
Are gift cards right for your business? Check out 7 reasons these...
Why business owners should pay themselves first
While it may seem contrary to the bootstrap nature of starting your...
Pros and cons of using travelers checks when going abroad
When traveling abroad, it’s important that you are able to buy the...
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
6 reasons Clover is a perfect POS for coffee shops
Coffee shops are fast-paced, high volume, constantly changing businesses. Having a POS...
Buy Now Pay Later: Why merchants need it
Customer demand for buy-now-pay-later options is increasing. Learn 4 reasons every online...
Ultimate checklist: What you need to know to start taking payments for your business
Whether you’re updating your point-of-sales or accepting payments for the first time,...
Does your small business need an app?
Offering your customers an app can offer a host of attractive advantages....
What is cryptocurrency and why it matters for small businesses
Day traders fascinated with Elon Musk’s wealth bought into the joke–quite literally–and...
Does your small business need Clover Virtual Terminal?
A virtual terminal is a convenient, flexible way to accept credit and...
PCI 2.0 vs. PCI 3.0: What are the differences?
As with most regulatory guidelines, PCI standards evolve with time, usually to...
Offering payment plans to customers
However, this billing approach lends itself to physical items, too – whether...
Meet Clover Recurring Payments
Clover’s new recurring payments is a convenient and reliable way to get...
What is a credit card authorization code?
That customer at your checkout counter could be using a fake or...
8 effective hiring strategies and best practices to help you deal with the labor market this holiday season
With more choices than ever before for employees, it’s tough for recruiters...
Credit card processing tips for small businesses
Below are four credit card processing tips for small business owners. Use...
Now you can accept PayPal and Venmo in-store via your Clover device!
We’re excited to work with Paypal and Venmo to give merchants a...
Full Service Restaurants (FSR)
Why a Clover Flex is the perfect investment for 2021
After the market upheavals of 2020, resilience should be top of mind...
Why forecasting is crucial to your business plan
2020 brought many unexpected surprises, but uncertainty doesn’t mean you can’t forecast...
Creating a contactless payment experience
No swiping or dipping cards at a credit card reader No touching...
Connect with your customers with the Clover app
Combining the power of Clover Customer Engagement suite with the freedom of...
What happens when a company experiences a data breach?
As a customer, your credit card issuer or bank may offer liability protection,...
eGift cards guide: How to buy, sell, and use them
Customers can buy cards and send them to friends and family members...
Differences between prepaid, debit, and gift cards
The remainder is spread across debit cards, prepaid cards, and gift cards....
Paychex: The power of a single platform for payroll, time and attendance, and HR
Paychex Flex is the best way to integrate your payroll, HR, and...
Use Google Assistant™ to make payments with your voice
To begin using Google Assistant, you only need to say, “Hey Google”...
How to accept gift cards for small business
There are many benefits of accepting gift cards. Here are just a...
Wire transfers or ACH: Which should you use?
For many applications, wire transfers and ACH are essentially the same. But as a...
Tap or dip? Are contactless cards safer than chip cards?
In recent years, the payment industry has encouraged customers and businesses to...
What is POS (point of sale) software?
Why your business needs POS system software Many merchants often use point...
How to keep your customers close—at a social distance
This year has been particularly challenging for merchants across the country. But...
4 reasons your restaurant needs scan to order now
This Scan to Order feature creates a fully contactless ordering and payment...
BluePay is now Clover
BluePay, a leading provider of technology-enabled payment processing for North American merchants,...
What is a POS system, how does it work, and how do I choose one?
Point-of-sale (POS) systems help businesses accept and process payments as well as...
POS systems vs. cash registers: How they are different & which you should choose
Cash registers have a certain nostalgia about them. They can remind us...
What is PCI compliance?
Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance refers to the data security standards that...
Credit Card Processing
If you’re interested in taking credit card payments for your small business...
Clover Rapid Deposit: Get your money instantly at no cost
We at Clover want to help support our merchants as best as...
Maintain safe distancing with Virtual Terminal
Need to process payments on the go? Virtual Terminal is available through...
Keeping your sales safe & sanitary
In the midst of the COVID-19 emergency, we discuss three areas of...
How to give restaurant guests more control over getting the check
58% of frequent restaurant diners say a slow payment process has ruined...
How to help detect and prevent merchant account fraud
Credit card fraud continues to rise as criminals develop even more inventive...
4 tips for mobile credit card processing at trade show events
There are multiple reasons why any business owner would exhibit at a...
Merchant account vs. business bank account
What is a merchant account? A merchant account is a special type...
Payment gateway vs. payment processor: what is the difference?
Let’s start here: There are four parties involved with every credit card...
How different age groups prefer to pay
Although cash is convenient for smaller one-off transactions, using paper money carries...
What is peer-to-peer transfer? What are the pros and cons?
Though in recent years, the definition of P2P transfers has evolved to...
6 best practices for securing your eCommerce website
How eCommerce fraud happens When customers pay for goods or services on...
4 benefits of a merchant account
As today’s consumers are increasingly using credit and debit cards to make...
Accept recurring payments to reduce costs and boost sales
No matter what industry you serve, automated recurring billing services can help...
Minimize security risks with fraud management tools
Fraud management tools have always been important within the payments industry. Yet...
Mobile credit card processing for Android & iPhone
As a business owner, you can begin accepting credit cards anytime and...
What is EMV credit card processing?
Short for Europay, Mastercard and Visa, EMV card processing leverages fraud-reducing technology...
Electronic billing services, invoicing & online payment software
Avoid lost bills and late payments by sending digital invoices and reminders...
Apple Pay for business – what will it cost me?
Apple Pay® is one of the top mobile payment and digital wallet...
What is a dynamic CVV?
Shopping online or via mobile offers important advantages for consumers and merchants...
Accept payments with secure wireless credit card processing
Wireless payment processing technologies continue to evolve and take the worry out...
Understanding your credit card machine options
No matter what type of business you operate, there are a variety...
Virtual credit card machine for online efficiency
A virtual terminal enables you to manually enter, swipe, or dip credit...
Expand your sales opportunities with debit card processing
Debit card payments are growing in popularity for consumer purchases and have...
eCommerce merchant account & payment processing solutions
Today’s consumers increasingly prefer shopping and paying bills online. Any business unable...
What is an EFT payment?
An electronic funds transfer moves money from one account to another. The...
ACH payment processing
Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment processing services allow you to accept electronic...
What is credit card skimming?
Credit card skimming is one of the most damaging forms of card-based...
How to detect in-store credit card fraud
With data security breaches in the news all the time, consumers and...
What is the difference between a chargeback and a refund – and how to avoid them
In the retail world, chargeback and refund are two terms often used interchangeably to...
How to detect and prevent Account Takeover (ATO) fraud
As more businesses move their operations online, customers are increasingly required to...
How secure are NFC payments?
Short for “near field communication,” NFC allows devices in close proximity to...
Pros and cons of using a credit card when traveling abroad
When traveling abroad, cash is definitely a viable option. Almost every merchant on...
How soon until wallets and cash are a thing of the past?
Roughly 30 percent of Americans don’t carry any type of cash at all, and...
Entering your zip code helps prevent credit card fraud
Have you ever used your credit card at a retail store and...
4 different types of mobile payment systems
Mobile browser-based payments In-app mobile payments Mobile or wireless credit card readers...
6 tips to speed up checkout with faster credit card processing
As convenient as credit card processing is, bottlenecks still exist. Long lines...
Is ACH secure?
The Automated Clearing House (ACH) is a federally-regulated electronic network used by banks...
How to choose a merchant account provider
It’s technically possible to sustain a business on cash-based sales alone. Though...
What are credit card processing fees?
Any business owner that accepts credit cards can expect to pay certain...
Credit card processing in 8 simple steps
Making the purchase Entering the transaction Transmitting the data Authorizing the transaction...
4 advantages of gift cards
Attract new customers Increase brand awareness Improve sales by selling and accepting...
Payment gateway vs. virtual terminal
We hear it all the time: “Payment gateway vs. virtual terminal…what’s the...
Merchant account vs. payment gateway: what’s the difference?
A merchant account is a type of bank account that lets your...
An overview of P2P payment networks: Apple Cash, Zelle, Google Pay, Cash App, and Venmo
Since launching in 1998, PayPal has dominated the peer-to-peer (P2P) payments space....
The pros and cons of a universal currency
There is approximately $80 trillion in circulation worldwide, but only $5 trillion of this...
Stay competitive with omni-channel payment processing
The retail landscape is becoming more fragmented as merchants increasingly design their...
Government payment processing made easy
Do you supply products or services to government agencies? With a reliable,...
Hotel credit card processing & hospitality merchant services
Hospitality credit card processing solutions make the reservation and payments process a...
How does tokenization work?
Tokenization is one of the most popular security measures that merchants, payment processors,...
Gas station credit card processing
Gas stations and convenience stores can simplify the payment process with PCI-compliant...
B2B made easy with Level 2 credit card processing
Level 2 (L2) payment capabilities can help you generate more sales, reduce...
Large ticket credit card processing
Many business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) customers require unique payment options when...
Credit card processing for churches
As payment technology evolves, many places of worship continue to explore innovative ways to...
Credit card processing for nonprofits
PCI-compliant donation forms make it easier than ever for donors to contribute...
How does Apple Pay compare to Google Pay?
Apple Pay® and Google Pay™ are two popular mobile payment technologies. Apple...
How do NFC and MST differ? What do I need to know?
There are countless payment options out there — from credit cards to...
What is a payment gateway?
When accepting credit and debit cards at your brick-and-mortar store, a POS system is...
The value of accepting credit cards for B2B transactions
With average revolving credit card debt at nearly $7,000 per household, it’s...
What is Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE)?
Point-to-point encryption (P2PE) is an advanced security tool that helps protect the...
Car & truck rental credit card processing made easy
Accelerate your business by offering simple, efficient vehicle rental payment processing to...
Property management merchant services
Allow tenants to pay their rent in the way that’s most convenient...
Save time with credit card batch processing
Batch credit card processing allows you to process multiple transactions at one...
Tablet POS software for a convenient checkout experience
A mobile tablet POS solution allows users to process payments from anywhere....
B2B payment processing & corporate payment systems
Corporate and B2B payment solutions allow you to offer your business and...
Accept credit card payments with an iPad POS system
With a mobile app and a small, portable credit card reader, you can...
What is OptBlue by American Express®?
When businesses decide to accept credit cards, they typically sign up for...
Is MOTO credit card processing obsolete?
The convenience of today’s online services has many consumers wondering what they...
Why do some consumers prefer ACH payments?
Is remembering to send your mortgage payment or car payment on time...
Why do so many businesses still use paper checks?
All across the country, paper checks are on the decline. Back in...
Google Wallet vs. Google Pay: What’s different?
This article explores these complementary payment technologies – highlighting their differences and...
Mobile deposits carry higher fraud risk
Depositing checks has evolved over the years. Self-service ATMs removed the need...
Why can’t my business accept ACH payments?
As a business owner, your goal is to find convenient, time-saving, and...
How does Apple Pay® compare to EMV® (chip & PIN)?
Credit card fraud continues to rise, and data breaches are more common....
7 best practices to get your business paid on time
Small businesses lose out on $285 billion every year due to unpaid...
Should your business go cashless? Pros & Cons
Going cashless is not a decision an owner should take lightly. Here...
13 must-read money management tips for small businesses
Cash flow may sound simple—just make more money than you spend—but for...
Two Clover feature upgrades you should try now
Clover’s Virtual Terminal and Dashboard got great feature upgrades. Here’s what’s new...
Play ball! Clover makes its Major League debut at Citi Field
Paired with other advanced metrics captured throughout each game, precise numbers like...
What small businesses should look for in a POS system
Run your business smoothly with POS system software. Clover lists key features...
Forget the iPhone headphone jack: The new Clover Go has you covered
That’s why today we are announcing the availability of our new all-in-one...
Clover clocks in at less than three seconds for EMV transactions
Let’s face it. EMV hasn’t been easy. This week marks the one-year...
