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Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Bluefin Payment Systems is the leading provider of customized payment services specifically developed for Independent Software Vendors and their clients in the U.S. and Canada. We are focused on offering integrated solutions that generate ISVs new revenue, and increase your client acquisition and retention. Bluefin is led by industry veterans with decades of payment processing experience. We know the importance our ISV partners place on client satisfaction.

Avoiding Charge-Backs

Jun 11, 2013 By Bluefin.com

A charge-back is a credit card processed sales transaction that occurs when your customer disputes the transaction or when you fail to follow proper credit card acceptance and authorization procedures. The result of a charge-back is a reversal of the transaction, the withdrawal of funds from your merchant account and a deposit of the funds back into your customer’s account.

Filed Under: Payments and Collections Tagged With: Credit Card Processing, Expenses, Mistakes, Payments, Saving Money

Business Categorization, Industry, Location, and the Impact on Merchant Rates

Jun 11, 2013 By Bluefin.com

There are many factors that will determine what kind of fees you are charged by your processor. There are some factors that you can control, such as limiting charge-backs and fraud exposure, and others that you cannot, such as how you accept payments, your industry, and your physical business location.

Filed Under: Payments and Collections Tagged With: Credit Card Processing, ECommerce, Expenses, Location, Payments, Risk Management, Website

Factors That Determine the Transaction Fee Effective Rate

Jun 11, 2013 By Bluefin.com

Transaction fees, also called effective rates or merchant fees, are fees that are charged to you by your payment processor on each transaction processed. The fee includes the bank interchange, the credit card association fees, and the processor fee. There are several factors that will determine your transaction fees:

Filed Under: Payments and Collections Tagged With: Business Services, Credit Card Processing, Expenses, Financial Management, Payments, Risk Management, Saving Money

The Basics of PCI Compliance

Dec 18, 2012 By Bluefin.com

Depending on how many credit card transactions your business processes every year, you are subject to different levels of certification from the Payment Card Industry, or PCI. Compliance is achieved and maintained through important security measures.

Filed Under: Payments and Collections Tagged With: Basics of PCI Compliance Payment Card Industry DSS Data Security Standards Credit Card Processing Network Security Technology MasterCard Visa, Credit Card Processing, Legal Issues, Network Security, Risk Management, Technology

Lowering Online Fraud to Lower Transaction Fees

Dec 18, 2012 By Bluefin.com

Fraud risks are a significant driver of transaction fees, especially for merchants who process payments online. Merchant processors will assess your fraud risk exposure on a number of factors, and there are security measures you can put in place to reduce your transaction fees.

Filed Under: Payments and Collections Tagged With: Credit Card Processing, Network Security, Saving Money, Technology

Selecting the Right Payment Processing Solution

Dec 18, 2012 By Bluefin.com

Consumers want multiple ways to pay. But choosing the best payment processing solution for your business can be confusing, with so many options and providers. Here are 5 easy steps to follow when researching what is the best solution for your business—and your customers.

Filed Under: Payments and Collections Tagged With: Business Services, Credit Card Processing, ECommerce, Payment Processing Solutions Merchant Account Providers Retail Point of Sale Online Website E-Commerce MOTO Payment Gateways Credit Debit Card ACH Bluefin

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