Canadian Merchant Accounts Blog

This Blog will have daily updates on FAQ's on Merchant Account Service Questions that I receive daily. I will choose the best 2 or 3 questions regarding Credit Card Processing and Loyalty Card Marketing I receive daily and answer them. I will also put any new pages that are developed on Canadian Merchant Account Services website.

Jun 30, 2008, Smart Card Technology - Do You Need To Replace Your POS Terminal?

If you don't have chip readers in place by Oct. 2010 you will be financially responsible for any fraud. Conversely, ATMs and retailers have until 2012 and 2015 to be complaint for chip debit cards in Canada.

BY THE NUMBERS

* 620,000: Locations in Canada where credit cards are accepted * 600: Institutions issuing Visa and MasterCard products * 1970: Year magnetic stripe was introduced on credit cards. * $1.4 trillion: Value of transactions globally on 817 million MasterCard issued credit cards in 2006. * 61.1 million: Number of Visa and MasterCards in Canada 2006. * 258,581: Number of cards used fraudulently in 2006 resulting in a write off of $185.5 million * $215 billion: Dollar value of transactions by Visa and MasterCard in Canada in 2006.

Sources: Canadian Bankers Association, MasterCard

Jun 20, 2008, Testimonials | Canadian Merchant Account Services

Testimonials from previous clients that have used our services. Discover how we have become the only logical choice for many merchants when it comes to getting set-up with payment processing services

Jun 19, 2008, Canadian Merchant Accounts: Lower Your Credit Card Processing Fees!

Merchant accounts for Canadian businesses. Most owners are being over-charged! Let our services help you lower your payment processing fees.

Jun 19, 2008, Infinite Web Income Merchant Account Applications

Infinite Web Income Merchant Account Applications

Jun 19, 2008, EDC Gold Merchant Account Application

Canadian Merchant Accounts for EDC Gold Distributors

Jun 19, 2008, Small Business Merchant Accounts | Special Offers

Small Business Merchant Accounts - This section covers special offers for Canadian business trade memberships, specialized business categories, and special franchises discounts.

Jun 12, 2008, Albany Distributing Merchant Accounts

Special rates on merchant accounts for Canadian's who do business with Albany Distributing

May 26, 2008, Merchant Account Glossary of Terms

Merchant account glossary of terms. Helping merchants understand payment processing terms.

May 26, 2008, Online Payments - Will It Become The #1 Method of Payment?

Noa Parag of Globes Online interviews PayPal CEO Scott Thompson during a recent visit to Israel - including discussing PayPal's recent acquisition of Fraud Sciences Ltd. Thompson says: "Most consumers still pay offline, like in restaurants or stores. But I have no doubt that in future all these businesses will be connected to the Internet and then, virtually all payments will be made online. Total online payments will jump twenty fold."

May 25, 2008, Small business resources for Canadians needing payment processing services.

Small Business Resources - This section of the website lists all other payment processing services we do not offer: high risk accounts, US merchant account, UK merchant account, shopping cart services

May 25, 2008, Visa Logo | Mastercard Logo | Credit Card Logos

Visa Logos, Mastercard Logos, American Express Logos. Don't lose sales from you website by not displaying credit card logos.

May 25, 2008, Merchant Account Limits - Don't Lose Sales By Not Being Prepared For Sales Spike

Merchant Account Limits - Don't get caught with not knowing your merchant account limits.

May 25, 2008, Debit Surcharging on Debit & Credit Card Machines

Debit Surcharging - Merchants are always looking to off-set their credit card processing expenses, but is surcharging the solution?

May 25, 2008, Payment Processing | Credit Card Processing in Canada

Payment Processing & Merchant Account Services. Discover the 17 Essential Questions Every Candian Business Owner Must Ask Before Choosing a Payment Processing Provider.

May 20, 2008, Canadian-Merchant-Account-Services.com

How to use www.Canadian-Merchant-Account-Services.com

May 19, 2008, Gift Card Psychology - Why It Works!

Why does just about every major retailer carry gift cards? Because it works and increases profits! Learn the psychology behind gift cards by clicking here.

May 19, 2008, Loyalty Cards - Why Businesses Carry Them!

Do have a business? You may want to serious consider carrying your own Loyalty Cards - they have proven to increase profits. Click here to learn more about our services on loyalty cards.

May 19, 2008, Gift Card Marketing Increases Sales

Marketing Gift Cards Is A Retail Essential! Click here to learn more about our gift and loyatly card services.

May 19, 2008, Gift Card Marketing Strategies

Gift Card Marketing Strategies - See real live examples of how our services have helped businesses increase profits with gift cards.

May 19, 2008, Gift Card and Loyalty Programs & Services

Gift Card and Loyalty Programs - Low Cost Gift Card Services for Canadian Small Business Owners. Call 1 800 262 3033 or click here for more details.

May 19, 2008, Gift & Loyalty Card Marketing Service Quote

Increase your profits with gift and loyalty card services. Get a free no obligaton quote today! Call 1 800 262 3033 or click here.

May 19, 2008, Gift and Loyalty Card Legalities

Gift Card Legalities - Thinking of using gift cards in your business? Learn what your legal rights are first!

May 19, 2008, The Critical Gift & Loyalty Card Marketing Guide

The Critical Gift & Loyalty Card Marketing GuideYou know Gift Cards are profitable, but don’t know where to begin…? Then this is the perfect FREE guide to subscribe to – click here for details.

May 19, 2008, Card Loyalty Marketing Services

Gift and Loyalty Cards Can Increase Profits by 10-40%! Learn how our services can help you with your gift and loyalty marketing plans.

May 19, 2008, Business Funding for Canadian Businesses

Turn Your Future Debit and Credit Card Sales into Immediate Working Capital in 5-7 business days. Up to $175,000 available per location.

May 19, 2008, Business Funding | Cash Advances For Canadian Small Businesses

Does Your Business Require Some Additional Working Capital? Let us help grow your business with our business funding program. Get funds fast!

May 19, 2008, Business Funding | Merchant Account Cash Advances

Does Your Business Require Some Quick Additional Capital? Get a Cash Advance with our easy approval funding program! Click here for more details.

May 19, 2008, Shopping Cart Services – What You Need To Know!

Shopping Cart Services – Click here to find out what you need to know about shopping cart solutions!

May 19, 2008, Wireless Merchant Accounts | Low Cost Wireless Terminals for Sale

Wireless Merchant Account Services – Low cost wireless and cellular credit card terminals for sale. Call 1 800 262 3033 or click here.

May 19, 2008, Canadian Retail Merchant Accounts

Canadian Retail Merchant Account Services. Debit and/or credit card processing available at low rates. Call 1 800 262 3033 or click here.

May 19, 2008, Qualifying for Merchant Accounts – What You Need To Know!

Not every merchant can qualify. Want to learn what is evaluated when merchant account underwriters look at your applications? Click here to learn more.

May 19, 2008, Point of Sale Terminals – Owning Vs. Renting

Point of Sale Terminals – Which is better to own or to rent? This page delves into the ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of both. Click here for more details.

May 19, 2008, Payment Processing Toronto | Toronto Credit Card Payment Processing

Payment Processing Toronto | Credit Card Processing for Toronto Small to Medium Sized Businesses - 3 Key Pitfalls to Avoid When Setting Up Merchant Accounts in Canada.

May 19, 2008, Payment Processing Services & Solutions

We offer a total Merchant Services Program - Merchant Account Services, Gift & Loyalty Card Services, and Merchant Cash Advance Services.

May 19, 2008, Payment Processing Guide for Canadian Merchants

Payment Processing Guide created to help merchants decipher what questions to ask when seeking Canadian merchant account services.

May 19, 2008, Merchant Account Providers – What You Must Understand!

Merchant Account Providers all structure their fees differently. Not understanding how merchant accounts are structured can cost you big!

May 19, 2008, Merchant Accounts | Canadian Merchant Accounts

Merchant Accounts & Credit Card Processing Services – How to Set Up Merchant Accounts Without Getting Ripped Off!

May 19, 2008, What is a Merchant Account?

Merchant Account - Learn what is a merchant account is and how Canadian Merchant Accounts work.

May 19, 2008, Canadian Merchant Accounts – Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes

Choose the right merchant account service provider by avoiding these 3 common mistakes made by small business owners.

May 19, 2008, Merchant Account Application Online | Merchant Account Quote

Merchant Account Application Online – Are you shopping for Canadian merchant accounts? Get a free comparison quote today by clicking here!

May 19, 2008, MOTO Merchant Accounts in Canada

MOTO Merchant Accounts for Canadian Merchants – Need a simple phone in authorization solution to process credit cards? Click here for more info!

May 19, 2008, Internet Merchant Accounts For Canadians

Internet Merchant Accounts for Canadian Business Owners. Low cost rates and fast turn around time. Call 1 800 262 3033 or Click Here

May 19, 2008, Debit Card Merchant Accounts – Are You Paying Too Much?

Debit Card Merchant Accounts – Most Owners are being over-charged on their accounts! Learn how to cut your debit processing expenses clicking here.

May 19, 2008, Credit Card Transaction Services Made Easy

See why Canadian-Merchant-Account-Services.com is becoming the number one choice among Canadian Merchants for Credit Card Transaction Services.

May 19, 2008, Credit Card Processors – Want to know who is the best?

Need a Credit Card Processor? – Don’t Get Ripped Off! Learn what to ask before choosing a merchant account provider in Canada by clicking here.

May 18, 2008, Credit Card Processing – Is It Really Necessary?

Credit Card Processing - It is essential that businesses accept credit cards and by not doing so they are putting themselves at risk to lose sales.

May 18, 2008, Credit Card Services Guide | Canadian Merchant Accounts Online Guide

Credit Card Processing Guide – 7 Part online free merchant account guide. Learn how to negotiate low credit card processing rates for yourself!

May 18, 2008, Credit Card Payment Processing Pricing: Learn What Makes Low Rates!

Credit Card Payment Processing Pricing – Do you understand what makes a good competitive merchant account rates? If not you will want to read this

May 18, 2008, Credit Card Merchant Services

Credit Card Merchant Services – What type of merchant account is ‘right’ for your business needs? Learn how to choose the perfect card processor!

May 18, 2008, Credit Card Merchant Accounts - Looking for low cost rates?

Credit Card Merchant Accounts from as low as 1.59% on retail. Helping Canadian Merchants better understand credit card processing fees!