Business Merchant Accounts
Level 2 and Level 3 Credit Card Processing for Business or Government
SecureGlobalPay offers many different merchant account solutions for those who need processing for business-to-business and government-to-business credit and debit card accounts, including Level 2 and Level 3 Government Purchasing Cards. Credit card processing generally falls into three different categories: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Each level designates how much information is needed in order
Merchant Account Hardware and Software Guide
We’ve put together a quick guide on credit card hardware and software systems to help you find the right solution for your credit card processing needs. Please review the Merchant Account Hardware and Software Guide from SecureGlobalPay and let us know how we might be able to assist you. Hardware Credit Card Terminals A credit
Merchant Accounts for Small Businesses
The ability to accept credit or debit cards is so important for many small businesses. However, with so much energy needed to run a small business, the importance of taking the time to find the right Merchant Accounts for Small Businesses can sometimes be overlooked. If you are a small business looking for Merchant Account
Merchant Accounts for High Risk Businesses, Bad Credit or Denied Businesses
Having your merchant account application denied is a frustrating experience, especially when it comes to High Risk Businesses. With so many customers choosing to pay with a debit or credit card, not having a merchant account can put a huge dent in profits. Below, we outline a number of surprising reasons why your merchant account
The Basics on Merchant Account Fraud Prevention
Learning to recognize suspicious or unusual activity ahead of time, is the best fraud prevention against online credit card and debit card risk. We highly recommend that you be vigilant in checking your merchant account statements often for possible fraud charges. If you notice any transaction that looks in any way suspicious, we ask that
Understanding Merchant Account Fees
Merchant Account Fees-What you need to know! As a merchant account provider, we are always looking for the best pricing solution for each of our customers. The pricing structure and Merchant Account Fees for all merchant accounts can vary wildly from person to person, and business to business. Here at SecureGlobalPay, we work hard to
How the IRS Can Take 28% in Fees From Your Merchant Account!
Every Fall, SecureGlobalPay, through their affiliates receives a notice from the IRS with a list of all our merchants who have an IRS file with an invalid or incorrect business name and/or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). This is due in part to the Housing and Recovery Act of 2008: Merchant Tax Reporting. This amendment requires
Understanding Credit Card Chargebacks and Fraud
Credit card chargebacks occur when a customer has a chargeback dispute and decides to question a charge on their credit card statement with their Credit Card Company or issuing bank. While chargebacks happen for a variety of reasons, the most common reason is that a customer no longer wants the service or product sold to
How Does the New EMV Credit Card Chip Work?
EMV (Europay, MasterCard® and Visa®) chip technology is fast becoming the worldwide standard for credit card and debit card payments. Milllions of consumers have been issued new cards that look quite similar to the old cards. However, these new smart cards come with a small, metallic square in the corner of the card. The square
Why do I need a Secured Payment Gateway?
What is a Secure Payment Gateway? In today’s competitive online business environment, the ability to accept payments online is essential for merchants. This is made possible by a Secure Payment Gateway. The Secure Payment Gateway handles electronic exchanges between customers, vendors, and each of their respective financial institutions. Review our robust API by setting up
