BluePay Blog

Last year, Apple introduced Apple Pay for the Web as a way to compete with online payment services like PayPal. This additional payment option is something you should consider for your small business website -- and it's not just because hundreds of thousands of major brands and recognizable retail websites are already supporting this new online payment method.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, E-Commerce and Online Payments, Payment Technology, Small Business Tips, Payment Trends

Most law-abiding citizens look at a smart phone, refrigerator, or television and know exactly what purpose it serves – to make calls or manage daily tasks; to chill food; to provide entertainment. Fraudsters have a different take on things. They are constantly trying to get one step ahead of the “good guys” and hack into our lives through the Internet of Things (IoT).

Topics: Payment Technology, PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention, Payment Trends

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

Topics: Mobile Payments, Payment Technology

Payment integration can work a number of ways with your small business to make sure you can provide as many payment options as possible while delivering a great customer experience, high security, and full compliance.

Topics: Software and Payment Integration, Due.com Partner Posts, Payment Technology, Small Business Tips, Getting Started with Payments, Consideration

Most brick-and-mortar retailers use point-of-sale (POS) terminals to capture and process credit cards. However, what if you don’t have the resources to invest in a system? Many smaller businesses and home-based freelancers want the ability to process credit cards; yet they don’t necessarily need or want the hassles and costs involved with purchasing equipment and having it implemented. 

Topics: B2B, Payment Technology, Small Business Tips, Awareness

Small businesses often struggle to compete with the bigger competitors out there that have significantly more infrastructure and resources at their disposal. However, the online environment and technology that has developed from it has leveled the playing field for many small businesses, helping them reach the same target audiences as the larger firms and provide significant growth opportunities. Technology continues to change how we can pay and accept payments. Albeit much more positive, challenges do remain for small businesses particularly in the area of payment processing.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Guest Blog Posts, E-Commerce and Online Payments, Payment Technology, PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention, Small Business Tips, Awareness

When you relay credit card data to your payment processor through a terminal, that information is usually sent over an unsecured network. With the right tools, anyone can theoretically intercept this information and begin racking up fraudulent charges.

Topics: Payment Technology, PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention

Part of an exceptional customer experience is to make the payment process as easy and convenient as possible. The faster customers can get their transaction completed in a secure and accurate way, the more likely they are to return for future purchases and recommend you to others. Easier also means greater convenience, variety, and security with every transaction.

Topics: Due.com Partner Posts, Guest Blog Posts, E-Commerce and Online Payments, Payment Technology

Negative Database: The “No-Fly List” for Payment Fraudsters Experts predict that by 2020, online sales will reach $4 trillion worldwide. Given the sheer volume of e-commerce transactions, it’s very difficult to prevent credit card fraud. Furthermore, once a criminal gets hold of a user’s payment data, there is no limit to how much damage that thief can inflict.

Topics: Payment Technology, PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention

Reduce Fraudulent Losses with an Address Verification System (AVS) Filter In many ways, using credit cards is a lot safer than using cash: Paper money is easier to steal — but it can't be easily replaced. By contrast, most credit card issuers provide varying levels of fraud protection.

Topics: Payment Technology, PCI Compliance and Fraud Prevention, Getting Started with Payments