Archive for the ‘Credit Card Machines’ Category
Bill Introduced to Cap Interest Rates on Credit Cards
In an effort to provide direct financial relief to tens of millions of American families, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today announced that he has introduced legislation that would cap interest rates on credit cards and all other loans at 15 percent.
The Interest Rate Reduction Act would rein in the skyrocketing rates that banks and financial institutions are charging customers with little or no warning and without any justification. (Source – Mike Morosi)
Tax Refunds With Debit Cards
Low-income taxpayers who don’t have bank accounts will be able to get their tax refunds this year on prepaid debit cards supplied by the government.
The Treasury Department plans to send letters to 600,000 households next week, asking them to take part in a pilot program to put their tax refunds on the debit cards, which can be used to get money from ATM machines, pay bills or to buy goods and services from retailers. (Source)
Merchant Services
Businesses work hard and we understand that, that is why we are committed to providing low interchange fees and quality service. While other companies sign and charge, we bring added value by staying on top of PCI Compliance and payment processing news.
This industry changes daily and it is our obligation to make sure you are able to make and secure transactions within a timely manner. To help educate others with the payment process, ClearChoice will be providing news, tips and information about credit card processing, online processing, credit card machines and credit card software. Read the rest of this entry »
The Choice is Clear
Welcome to the ClearChoice blog, we hope to educate you about the process of merchant services. From credit card processing for retail stores and restaurants to secure gateways for online shopping carts, ClearChoice is about being a merchant advocate.
We are your advocate when it comes to lowering processing costs and decreasing risks associated with merchant processing. We are not afraid to educate our clients in industry efficiencies and alert them to potential pitfalls because we want them as long-term customers.
By looking out for your best interest, we insure ours. Read the rest of this entry »
