First, consider what type of credit card machine you need. Do you need a simple terminal or a touchscreen with built-in features, such as loyalty and analytics? Next, look at the cost of ownership.

The way it works in the credit card industry, the acquirer owns the POS terminal and rents it to the merchant, who places it ...

I also ran into a unique situation while living in Brazil for nearly six years. Most businesses in Brazil that accept ...

SNAP recipients are particularly vulnerable because, until a pilot program launches next year, their cards are swipe only.

The department’s Detective Bureau is looking into four incidents over the weekend in which a skimming device was either ...

Avoid leasing your credit card terminals. A credit card machine should cost you only a few hundred dollars to purchase outright, while leasing the same terminal could cost you thousands.

Not all credit card terminals allow tap or contactless, and some won't accept chip and personal identification numbers. For instance, some countries require a six-digit PIN, while others still ...

Credit cards are an essential form of payment for millions of Americans, and processing credit card transactions is an unavoidable requirement for merchants. However, each swipe comes with fees ...

Our opinions are our own. Most credit cards tack an extra charge on purchases made outside the U.S. If you're planning to travel abroad, you'll want a card without foreign transaction fees ...

Not all credit card terminals allow tap or contactless, and some won't accept chip and personal identification numbers. For instance, some countries require a six-digit PIN, while others still require ...

If you have credit card debt, you're not alone: Americans owe a record $1.08 trillion on their cards, according to credit reporting agency Experian, with the average balance pushing past $6,300.