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01|2014

Third Party Credit Card Processing

Here we need to have a basic understanding of what Third party credit card processing is and what it implies. Why do we need these third parties? We all know that a key to online business and e trade or ecommerce is accepting cards as a mode of payment. Without this it is very difficult to… Read more »

01|2014

Applying for a Merchant Account

Before any business can trade online they must have the ability to accept payments through credit cards for their goods and services, they must first have fully functioning web site. Merchants should then apply for a merchant account. In order to accept credit cards at your online store, you need to have a merchant account… Read more »

01|2014

Fast Merchant Accounts

Having a merchant account is an essential part of accepting credit cards. Get a merchant account fast and allow your business to go smooth. Merchant accounts consolidate all of your business accounts into one big account, and also boost your business revenue at no extra cost. Broadly speaking, merchant accounts do all the money-managing work for… Read more »

Dave Riccio, Tri-City Transmission Service, Inc., Tempe, AZ

Dealing with Dan Arndt and CardConnect Paradise has been great! He has done everything he said he would. I get the best possible rate from one of the largest names in credit card processing and yet I still have all the advantages local support. I have recommend Dan to several...
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Technology Specialist, Los Angeles, CA

We were users of the QuickBooks merchant account service for several years and had become increasingly frustrated by the ever-increasing fees. We were locked-in because we needed the easy integration to QuickBooks. Last year, Dan at CardConnect Paradise told us about a new software option for QuickBooks which would allow...
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Jean McCrady, Murphy Hill Storage

I’m just getting started with the Cardconnect service and I couldn’t be more pleased. In getting installed and set up, both Mike and Edyth were not only immensely helpful from a knowledge, instructive standpoint, but were personable and easy to communicate with, like talking with a good friend. That...
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David Rotella, Sheajen

I must admit that there was a feeling of reluctance to call another Merchant Association prior to getting in touch with CardConnect and specifically with Mr. Muyengwa. His thorough explanation and detailed guidance throughout the entire process were enlightening and importantly timely. In a matter of what seemed to...
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Robert A. Louchheim, President/Owner Travel Destinations, Inc.

Thank you CardConnect Paradise, for the assistance in setting up our credit card merchant account. Your assistance in making a seamless cost effective transition was exactly what we needed to continue to accept credit cards for our service fees. We rely on these fees to stay in business and...
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Helpful Resources

B2B’s Hidden Savings Opportunity: Level 2 and Level 3 Data

Understanding Wholesale Interchange for Commercial Transactions When selling products or services to enterprise clients, institutions, or government agencies, credit card processing expenses often represent one of the largest controllable... Read More >>

Surcharge vs. Interchange Fees: What Merchants Need to Know

Introduction: The Real Cost of Accepting Cards If your business accepts credit or debit cards, you’re already paying for the privilege — but how and why those fees exist... Read More >>

Comparing QuickBooks and Clover POS: Which Is Right for Your Business?

When it comes to managing finances and accepting payments, business owners often turn to tools like QuickBooks or Clover. While both are top solutions designed to streamline operations, they... Read More >>