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Welcome to the New Y2Payments Blog!

We are going to start using this platform to keep our content fresh and up to date. Check back often for updates and if you need anything, please feel free to contact us
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What are Interchange Fees?

If you are a business that accepts credit card payments, there are fees you could be overlooking, and they may be costing you more than you think. They’re called interchange fees, and if you don’t understand exactly how much you’re...
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Y2Payments is Hiring!

We are hiring 2 or 3 direct sales professionals. Are you inquisitive, highly detailed and investigative when it comes to on-boarding quality, high volume CNP merchant candidates? Do you have a desire to learn new things and constantly improve your...
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Learning About Cryptocurrencies And How They Work

If you’ve done any reading in the last few months, you’ve probably heard the word cryptocurrency mentioned at least once or twice. If you are unfamiliar with its meaning, you’re not alone. The concept of cryptocurrencies is a completely new,...
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Y2Payments Secure Payment Solution Processes Six Unique Payment Channels

There are numerous issues for companies with today’s payment processing options. From excessive fees to slow processing time, it’s tough for many businesses to keep up with card payments, and that can mean real budget difficulties. Y2Payment Systems, though, is...
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Fighting the High Risk Merchant Account Label

It’s happened to many businesses.  Don’t worry – it’s not just you. You’ve applied with a few credit card processing companies, and time after time, you’ve been turned down.  Endlessly, the label “High Risk Merchant Account” has been thrown around...
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Why Does Swiping Lower Merchant Fees?

Read almost any blog about lowering your credit card processing merchant fees, and you’ll quickly discover that one of the top tips is to swipe a customer’s card over keying it in. Why the simple act of swiping a card...
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Should I Accept ACH/EFT Payments?

If you’re like many merchants today, you may be searching for one more way to allow your customers to pay for your goods or services. Offering your customers an extra option or two can sometimes mean the difference between completing...
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What Are Common High Risk Merchant Industries

Ever been denied the opportunity to work with a credit card processor because you’ve been deemed a high risk business? You’re not alone. Many companies deal with the same label every single day, and often it’s a label that comes...
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How to Manage Chargebacks Better

It’s happened again. You get yet another alert that a credit card chargeback has occurred. Now your funds are tied up until the dispute process is complete. You might win the process, you might lose the process. Either way, though,...
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The Different Types of Credit Card Processing

No matter what the industry, you need a fast, convenient way to accept credit card payments. These days, almost everyone carries a credit or debit card, and whether you’re working online or you have a brick and mortar location, customers...