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Radiofrequency identification (RFID) is a type of wireless technology used to communicate with items over short distances. Warehouses and stores, for example, often use RFID tagging to track inventory.  However, many credit cards use a subset of RFID technology — known as near field communication (NFC) — to initiate contactless payments.

Topics: PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention, Consumer Education

Payment security is an ongoing concern for those who make payments in-person, online, and through their mobile devices. But, it becomes an even greater worry for the businesses that accept payments and become liable for any security breaches or fraud. According to a report by the Identity Theft Resource Center, although the number of U.S. data breach decreased 23 percent from 2017 to 2018, the number of exposed records increased 126 percent year over year.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention

Throughout most of retail history, point-of-sale (POS) technology focused exclusively on payment acceptance — i.e., cash, checks, and credit cards.  Yet, with time and innovation, POS systems became more robust, allowing businesses to:  Accept more payment options — such as ACH and mobile wallets  Collect consumer data and shopping preferences  Manage loyalty programs and rewards

Topics: Payment Technology, Small Business Tips, Enterprise Business Tips

In the worlds of marketing and search engine optimization (SEO), content is still king — but the kingdom is no longer limited to the written word.  Videos are quickly emerging as the dominant way to attract users, convert leads and generate sales. Nowhere is this more apparent than on YouTube, which doubles as the world’s:  Largest video-sharing platform

Topics: Fun Posts, Small Business Tips, Awareness

You may be doing well with your small business, bringing in steady revenue. In the back of your mind, you may wondering if there are other ways to generate revenue and enjoy business success. However, as a small business owner, you may not have the bandwidth or funding available to develop a new product, acquire another company, or add locations. There is another way to smart business growth, and it’s known as the subscription service model.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Recurring Billing and Electronic Invoicing, Small Business Tips

Credit reporting agencies (aka credit bureaus) are responsible for collecting consumer credit data that businesses then use when assessing a person’s ability to meet certain financial obligations: A bank, for example, might use a borrower’s credit score to determine what interest rates to charge. The lower the score, the greater the risk of not being paid back. As such, that lender would likely charge a higher interest rate.

Topics: Awareness, Consumer Education

Payment methods and preferences continue to evolve and change. Contactless payments -- also known as tap and pay -- have been one of the trends on the radar for the last few years. In 2019, there are more changes in mobile payments and contactless payment trends that are important to watch to ensure your business is addressing customer expectations.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Mobile Payments, Payment Technology, Small Business Tips, Payment Trends

March is National Credit Awareness Month — that special time of year when everyone is encouraged to sort their finances and climb out of debt.  To accomplish either of these goals, improving your personal credit score is essential.  Ranging anywhere from 300 to 850, credit scores may seem somewhat arbitrary. After all, how can you accurately capture a person’s financial health with a simple three-digit number?

Topics: Small Business Tips, Awareness, Consumer Education

ATMs have been a go-to convenience for consumers and business owners for decades. Found all over the world on the main streets of cities, in shopping centers, gas stations, and restaurants, ATMs have been the life-saver for getting quick cash, as well as avoiding standing in line at the bank just to do a quick deposit.  As such a relied-on device, it’s hard to even imagine that recent predictions estimate that the ATM is set for extinction in less than 25 years.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Financial Institutions, Payment Technology, Payment Trends

Americans have a love/hate relationship with debt. Credit cards and cheap financing allow us to enjoy perks we wouldn’t normally be able to afford. Yet, as the numbers below illustrate, this convenience and access can quickly get out of control.  Nationwide, total household debt is now approaching $13 trillion — an amount that has steadily risen over the past four years.

Topics: Small Business Tips, Awareness, Consumer Education