WASHINGTON -- A new Federal law allowing for all-electronic check transaction processing promises to make having reliable and secure network services even more of a necessity going forward. On Oct. 28 ...

A good price, little-to-no risk and ease of use are essential factors when ISOs set out to choose a check- services company, merchant service providers generally agree. "We weren't looking for a ...

Merchant One has a wide range of features, seamless integration with many popular programs and a willingness to work with all small businesses. That's why it's our pick for a credit card processor ...

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Check 21, which became effective Thursday, is yet another reason that the volume of paper checks presented to paying banks will continue to decline rapidly. The Fed has responded to falling volume by ...

As the central bank for the United States, Congress has given the Fed an important role in the nation’s payment system.1 Processing and clearing checks has long been a key part of the operating side ...

When it comes to paying for their groceries, consumers still like to whip out their checkbooks. According to a study released by the Food Marketing Institute, Washington, in 2000, checks made up 33% ...

Business Federal Reserve to close Charlotte check processing operation, idle 49 workers Decision to move responsibilities to Atlanta is part of nationwide consolidation, spokesperson says. As more ...

Katherine Haan, MBA, is a Senior Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor and a former financial advisor turned international bestselling author and business coach. For more than a decade, she’s helped small ...