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A quick glance at The Merchant Bill of Rights shows you have “the right to know” the many details – and often hidden costs – associated with processing credit and debit card transactions. You’ll find information, tips and advice right here.

Payments Insider Newsletter

Heartland Payments Systems is the founding supporter of The Merchant Bill of Rights. Heartland's Payments Insider is a news-based business publication that brings key payments news, legislation and trends right to your e-mail inbox.

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PCI Compliance: Keep Your Customers And Business Secure

PCI Compliance: Keep Your Customers And Business Secure. Reprint of article in Retail Solutions Online regarding steps you need to consider regarding PCI compliance and security.

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Understanding Your Card Processing Statements

This article presents several items to analyze in your monthly card processing statement to ensure you know the source and reasons for all the charges. Article is focused on the hotel industry, but the information applies to virtually all merchants.

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Seven Best Practices For Managing Card Processing Costs

Here are seven tips to help you better understand account statements, hidden fees, etc. Article is focused on the hotel industry, but these seven tips apply to virtually all merchants.

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Additional Web Resources

A list of several additional web resources that may provide useful information.

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2008 Visa & MasterCard Interchange Rates

Visa and MasterCard recently began to publish their Interchange rates to the public. Click on the link below to learn more and download their latest rate tables.

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Looking For Legal And Regulatory Assistance?

Here is a list of web sites with helpful information about merchant responsibilities, chargeback resolution, interchange rates and legal assistance.

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Visa Web Site Offers Helpful Small Business Materials

Visa offers a wide range of industry materials created to help you build, market and maintain a successful business. From security best practices to industry specific information for industries such as healthcare, retail, and restaurants. Many of these items are free or available at a very nominal charge.

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To Lease Or Not To Lease? That Is The Question!

Many merchants new to credit card processing will often be presented with a “Package” that includes Credit Card Services, Debit Card Services and Terminal Lease. Here is what you should know...

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Just Starting To Accept Credit Card Payments?

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