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As a brick-and-mortar retailer, it doesn’t take much to begin accepting credit cards. All you need is a merchant account and terminal — and you’re good to go.  Despite how easy it is to get started, an estimated 55 percent of small businesses throughout the U.S. don’t take plastic. They simply can’t justify the upfront cost of installing expensive credit card readers at every checkout counter.  For them, accepting cash is both easier and cheaper. 

Topics: EMV, Mobile Payments, Payment Technology, PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention, Payment Trends

Shopping, social lives, and bill payments are just some of the many daily tasks that can be completed on a mobile device. Most people bring their devices with them everywhere, which allows them to manage their lives and even make payments on the go.  Businesses wisely have started to make use of mobile payments in as many ways as possible for the good of their customers. 

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

If you grew up during the ’70s, ’80s or ’90s, you probably remember seeing branded credit cards offered by some of the biggest names in retail. You could use your JCPenney card at most stores — but using it specifically at JCPenney allowed you to rack up certain discounts and loyalty points.  These types of cards still exist — and probably won’t go away anytime soon.  However, big-box retailers are increasingly exploring a new payment option — i.e., mobile wallets that are directly tied to branded smartphone apps.  From Kohl’s Wallet to Walmart Pay to Target Wallet, each store uses a slightly different name — but the basic functionality remains the same: 

Topics: Mobile Payments, Payment Technology, Payment Trends

The Amazon Go grocery store is a revolutionary concept. On the outside, it looks like any other brick-and-mortar supermarket; but inside, you’ll notice a number of key differences: 

Topics: Mobile Payments, Payment Technology, Fun Posts, Payment Trends

Your customers are all unique, so you cannot put them all in the same payment box. Not every customer wants to use a credit card, especially as new types of payment options appear thanks to an ever-evolving technology environment.

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

If you’ve never seen a contactless payment in person before, it’s something to behold.

Topics: Mobile Payments, Payment Technology

If you’re still sending paper-based statements to your customers, you’re probably not a fan of the monthly invoicing ritual. After all, the process is: 

Topics: Recurring Billing and Electronic Invoicing, Mobile Payments, Small Business Tips

It seems like mobile devices handle everything for consumers and business owners, including shopping, social lives, errands and bill pay -- just to name a few of the daily tasks that can be completed using a mobile phone these days. Businesses have been wise to make the use of the mobile for as many payments as possible, because these devices travel with us everywhere.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Guest Blog Posts, Mobile Payments, Payment Technology

BluePay is pleased to bring you this valuable information from our partner, Due, makers of a free digital wallet that allows users to easily make and accept payments online. There’s an app for everything, which means consumers and businesses are on their mobile phones getting tasks accomplished, seeking answers and information, and buying products and services. Mobile devices have become so popular because they allow people to get things done on the go rather than having to wait to get to an office or home.

Topics: Mobile Payments, Small Business Tips, Getting Started with Payments

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