For most merchants, more sales channels translates to more sales. Giving buyers the option to buy when and where they’re ready is advantageous in today’s competitive environment. However, even as…
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When it comes to IBM i modernization (and specifically, the potential for integrated payment processing), there are quite a few misconceptions as to what can and cannot be done on…
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As integrated payments become a “must-have” rather than a “nice-to-have”, more merchants are working to embed the credit card processing function into their existing applications. This allows for faster transaction…
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The numbers are in, and it’s not looking good: last month’s successful cyberattack on MGM Resorts in Las Vegas cost the company an estimated $100 million. Even though the resort…
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As more merchants embrace mobile payments, it’s become more and more important to accept non-card-based payment methods, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. At Curbstone, we’re responding to that…
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In today's digital world, merchants have no shortage of payment processing platforms to choose from. Whether you operate an online store, a brick-and-mortar shop, or do business across multiple channels,…
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For many merchants, PCI compliance is a “necessary evil”. Getting the right security controls in place feels like a never-ending process; annual audits are incredibly time-consuming. However, it is required…
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Virtual terminal payments are a secure way to electronically process credit or debit card transactions for sales made over the phone or by mail. For card-not-present transactions, where the cardholder…
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Online invoicing is a popular time-saver for both companies and customers. Merchants don’t have to print out a paper-based invoice, locate the customer’s physical address, and send it out into…
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In the security world, segmentation is a common strategy for protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and reducing PCI scope. In simple terms, it involves keeping any parts of a…
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Think fast: are small businesses or large businesses better targets for hackers? At first thought, large businesses may seem like the logical answer. After all, they have more financial resources…
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Many manufacturers are surprised to learn that their industry is one of the top targets for security threats. Retail? With the amount of credit card data being passed back and…
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When it comes to security, retailers have their hands full. Not only do they have to protect their own companies from data breaches (think stolen passwords or ransomware), but they…
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This summer, Verizon released the 2023 Data Breach Investigation Report. They analyzed 16,312 security incidents - 5,199 of which were confirmed data breaches – that took place between November 2021…
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With online sales topping $5.7 trillion worldwide in 2022, there’s no question that e-commerce is one of today’s most important sales channels. However, for many merchants, putting an online payment…
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From a merchant’s perspective, B2B payment processing can be considerably different than B2C payment processing. At first glance, the process is operationally similar; a customer gives their credit card or…
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Your customers expect a seamless online checkout experience. From the moment they first view a product on your website to the final step of entering credit card information on a…
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Curbstone offers integrated technologies for all the ways your customers pay. Discover your options and find out how you can save time, increase security, and reduce your payment processing fees.
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Level 3 credit card processing is a cost-effective way to process B2B (business to business) or B2G (business to government) transactions. There are several criteria that must be met; however,…
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EMV terminals aren’t new to the payments industry. In fact, it’s been several years since the United States enacted an EMV compliance law to encourage merchants to upgrade their point-of-sale…
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