Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T08:11:12.081-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:credit-card-industry John A. Byrne jbyrne076 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13565492657222116566-3c8fe6b17f5ca860cad1f150a8fb0f53 2009-11-18T13:13:00.676-05:00

Credit Card Processor (CCP) has available the most comprehensive payment gateway solutions for merchant accounts in Canada available today and in the future with SafePay Gateway. This allows Canadian merchants to accept all major credit cards simply and cost effectively. When you accept credit card with a Canadian merchant account from Credit Card Processor (CCP) and process credit cards with our virtual terminal, you will receive the following benefits: Secure online transactions, lowest transaction costs and reliable service Fast and effective credit card processing services State of the art fraud screening tools and PCI Data Security Set up your SafePay Gateway quickly and simplistically Credit Card Processor (CCP) Advantages: Fully CISP and PCI certified: Hackers beware! Our fraud security screening and protective measures insures credit card information cannot be stolen from your website! Free Quick Click Shopping Cart: Or connect with over 80 certified shopping carts. Recurring Billing: You may bill your customers however you wish. Daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. It´s all up to you. iSpyFraud Protection: Receive utmost protection using ISpyFraud. ISpyFraud provides custom strategies to identify the difference between legitimate shoppers and fraudulent shoplifters. Credit Card Processor (CCP) has the highest quality of customer service and support in the Canadian merchant account credit card processing industry. Customer service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us today at (888) 249-0605 for a free quote and to get started! Apply Now!!

Credit Card Processor (CCP) has available the most comprehensive payment gateway solutions for merchant accounts in Canada available today and in the future with SafePay Gateway. This allows Canadian merchants to accept all major credit cards simply and cost effectively. When you accept credit card with a Canadian merchant account from Credit Card Processor (CCP) and process credit cards with our virtual terminal, you will receive the following benefits: Secure online transactions, lowest transaction costs and reliable service Fast and effective credit card processing services State of the art fraud screening tools and PCI Data Security Set up your SafePay Gateway quickly and simplistically Credit Card Processor (CCP) Advantages: Fully CISP and PCI certified: Hackers beware! Our fraud security screening and protective measures insures credit card information cannot be stolen from your website! Free Quick Click Shopping Cart: Or connect with over 80 certified shopping carts. Recurring Billing: You may bill your customers however you wish. Daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. It´s all up to you. iSpyFraud Protection: Receive utmost protection using ISpyFraud. ISpyFraud provides custom strategies to identify the difference between legitimate shoppers and fraudulent shoplifters. Credit Card Processor (CCP) has the highest quality of customer service and support in the Canadian merchant account credit card processing industry. Customer service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us today at (888) 249-0605 for a free quote and to get started! Apply Now!! http://www.canadamerchantaccount.ca/safepay-gateway.php Satya Patra spatra830 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2391748954018968054-bab57e97678363acd849179443ac20d8 2009-11-18T13:10:05.637-05:00

Credit Card Processor (CCP) provides merchant accounts and credit card processing for Canada, US & International businesses. Set up a pre approved merchant account in as little as 24 hours or less! We also offer Credit Card Terminals / credit card machines and Internet Payment Gateways for your point of sale or online / ecommerce credit card processing merchant needs. Credit Card Processor (CCP) has a complete range of credit card processing merchant services / merchant accounts and understands that offering fast and easy payment methods for electronic credit card merchant account processing options are necessary in Canada for Canadian merchants. A credit card processing merchant account service is necessary for, for example: Point of Sale Retail, restaurant, mail order, telephone order, and internet ecommerce merchants.

Credit Card Processor (CCP) provides merchant accounts and credit card processing for Canada, US & International businesses. Set up a pre approved merchant account in as little as 24 hours or less! We also offer Credit Card Terminals / credit card machines and Internet Payment Gateways for your point of sale or online / ecommerce credit card processing merchant needs. Credit Card Processor (CCP) has a complete range of credit card processing merchant services / merchant accounts and understands that offering fast and easy payment methods for electronic credit card merchant account processing options are necessary in Canada for Canadian merchants. A credit card processing merchant account service is necessary for, for example: Point of Sale Retail, restaurant, mail order, telephone order, and internet ecommerce merchants. http://www.canadamerchantaccount.ca/ Satya Patra spatra830 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7852759256761755316-1c14a9112d4de8240487269d7f1d69ff 2009-11-12T13:43:53.448-05:00

Synovate Mail Monitor shows US credit card situation remains grim NEW YORK – US credit card balances increased to $8,083 in Q3 2009 from $7,489 in Q2 2009 according to Mail Monitor, the credit card direct mail tracking service from global market...

Synovate Mail Monitor shows US credit card situation remains grim NEW YORK – US credit card balances increased to $8,083 in Q3 2009 from $7,489 in Q2 2009 according to Mail Monitor, the credit card direct mail tracking service from global market... http://mailmonitor.synovate.com/news.asp?txtDate=11/12/2009&txtTarYr=2009 Lauren Young lyoung404 16 15 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3365403774767994765-4d5065fbab2a8431a9344f543ec8dae0 2009-11-07T21:54:07.950-05:00

Each time you swipe your credit card to pay for coffee or groceries, the merchant pays about 2 percent in fees to the banks and card networks behind the plastic. And merchants aren't too happy about it. They recently accused credit card networks and...

Each time you swipe your credit card to pay for coffee or groceries, the merchant pays about 2 percent in fees to the banks and card networks behind the plastic. And merchants aren't too happy about it. They recently accused credit card networks and... http://www.ihavenet.com/Personal-Finance-Credit-Card-Fees-5-Things-You-Should-Know.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 31 31 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5221194422470131229-da1db585f4639ff24562a801c9bf90e9 2009-11-18T13:27:42.891-05:00

Credit Card Processor (CCP) enables SafePay Gateway for you to process online transactions in real-time Our ADVANTAGES Fully CISP and PCI certified —no need to worry about hackers trying to steal credit card...

Credit Card Processor (CCP) enables SafePay Gateway for you to process online transactions in real-time Our ADVANTAGES Fully CISP and PCI certified —no need to worry about hackers trying to steal credit card... http://www.canadamerchantaccount.ca/internet-merchant-accounts.php Satya Patra spatra830 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18251909951452763660-823e5399d99710b97cc7abc55e6bd1e2 2009-11-18T13:18:01.714-05:00

Are you looking for a credit card processing merchant account for your high risk or offshore type of business? There are certain merchants out there who need credit card processing and don’t fall under the norm of the retail and online guidelines of regular merchant accounts. Due to the high risk involved, banks often decline these applications from getting a merchant account within high risk industries. Internet Canadian merchant account provider Credit Card Processor (CCP) has come up for this very purpose and high risk credit card merchants are well advised to take advantage of their high risk merchant account programs. The process of applying for these types of International or high risk merchant accounts are not so different from the conventional format. Credit Card Processor (CCP) specializes in high risk merchant accounts / offshore merchant accounts for every type of business. You can count on fast approval time, and no volume caps on your newly established credit card processing merchant account. Let Credit Card Processor (CCP) take the hassle of setting up your new account by doing all the work for you and find the best solution for your high risk or international business.

Are you looking for a credit card processing merchant account for your high risk or offshore type of business? There are certain merchants out there who need credit card processing and don’t fall under the norm of the retail and online guidelines of regular merchant accounts. Due to the high risk involved, banks often decline these applications from getting a merchant account within high risk industries. Internet Canadian merchant account provider Credit Card Processor (CCP) has come up for this very purpose and high risk credit card merchants are well advised to take advantage of their high risk merchant account programs. The process of applying for these types of International or high risk merchant accounts are not so different from the conventional format. Credit Card Processor (CCP) specializes in high risk merchant accounts / offshore merchant accounts for every type of business. You can count on fast approval time, and no volume caps on your newly established credit card processing merchant account. Let Credit Card Processor (CCP) take the hassle of setting up your new account by doing all the work for you and find the best solution for your high risk or international business. http://www.canadamerchantaccount.ca/high-risk-offshore-merchant-account.php Satya Patra spatra830 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2156739804656391585-3e77b748db8c10d77e7e100c59bbcced 2009-10-30T10:35:28.746-04:00

The Credit Card industry is creating a few new fees to take more of our money!

The Credit Card industry is creating a few new fees to take more of our money! http://www.christianpf.com/new-credit-card-fees/ Bob Lotich blotich640 49 48 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12593805918341849893-2a391e792b2fa89897e90b2bbc3f44b2 2008-11-13T17:02:08.406-05:00

Bank of America Offers “Clean Sweep” Debt Consolidation Loan Up to $50,000. Let’s Look at The Facts And See Who Is Really Cleaning Up. Posted by Steve Rhode November 13, 2008 In this time of great economic worry and stress, Bank of America is...

Bank of America Offers “Clean Sweep” Debt Consolidation Loan Up to $50,000. Let’s Look at The Facts And See Who Is Really Cleaning Up. Posted by Steve Rhode November 13, 2008 In this time of great economic worry and stress, Bank of America is... http://getoutofdebt.org/4108/bank-of-america-offers-clean-sweep-debt-consolidation-loan-up-to-50000-lets-look-at-the-facts-and-see-who-is-really-cleaning-up Steve Rhode srhode933 339 338 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17400133713139742126-17f7f62821f07ff4775e5533b18c5bd2 2009-04-20T13:12:52.284-04:00

debt settlement industry is exploding. Some say that many of these new companies are being run by failed mortgage brokers that want to get into the business. I don’t know about that but certainly there is a wave of opportunism evidenced by the...

debt settlement industry is exploding. Some say that many of these new companies are being run by failed mortgage brokers that want to get into the business. I don’t know about that but certainly there is a wave of opportunism evidenced by the... http://getoutofdebt.org/6693/debt-settlement-companies-prepare-to-get-slaughtered Steve Rhode srhode933 114 114 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3076733467875863839-ea708dc3f50e4409a9adb25af17ae439 2008-10-29T00:24:21.705-04:00

historical norms, Gary L. Crittenden, Citigroups chief financial officer, said. Faced with sobering conditions, companies that issue MasterCard, Visa and other cards are rushing to stanch the bleeding, even as options once easily tapped by borrowers to

historical norms, Gary L. Crittenden, Citigroups chief financial officer, said. Faced with sobering conditions, companies that issue MasterCard, Visa and other cards are rushing to stanch the bleeding, even as options once easily tapped by borrowers to http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1665452624&f=9791 247 243 3 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7342930703195907839-1031137e7453c9192a8749df466f3929 2009-03-04T17:38:20.780-05:00

http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Rip-offs/10-Things-Your-Credit-Card-Company-Wont-Tell-You-18808/ Maharshi Patel mpatel543 144 144 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3802354851634298237-9592793e42d558e9ace1c36d04461db4 2009-10-16T04:25:20.075-04:00

Running a business is a risk and sometimes to reduce the overall risk involved it’s best to jump ship with a sale of the ship. In most cases it is obvious pain points that speak volumes and tells you it is time to sell your business, but often goes...

Running a business is a risk and sometimes to reduce the overall risk involved it’s best to jump ship with a sale of the ship. In most cases it is obvious pain points that speak volumes and tells you it is time to sell your business, but often goes... http://creditcardprocessortalk.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/effective-way-to-sell-your-products-online/ Satya Patra spatra830 8 7 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:746695374558467415-e20d725ad694ecc37a7d68bd08753394 2009-02-10T15:01:00.144-05:00

This is the annualized percentage of card accounts outstanding that have been closed by the card issuer. That is, these are lines of credit that have been revoked. Note that starting in the summer/fall of 2007, card issuers began ruthlessly eliminating lines of credit, while consumers stopped closing their accounts voluntarily.

This is the annualized percentage of card accounts outstanding that have been closed by the card issuer. That is, these are lines of credit that have been revoked. Note that starting in the summer/fall of 2007, card issuers began ruthlessly eliminating lines of credit, while consumers stopped closing their accounts voluntarily. http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/2009/02/what-the-credit-crunch-looks-like.html Ben Levisohn blevioshn753 112 112 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6196443971454678532-b04c0e5076e34e977c9706cc1abd08f5 2009-10-15T03:10:52.916-04:00

For running an online business you do not need an expensive Credit Card Merchant Account. It is much easier and cheaper to set up a business online. Free merchant accounts are the easiest bet for setting up the least expensive way of accepting...

For running an online business you do not need an expensive Credit Card Merchant Account. It is much easier and cheaper to set up a business online. Free merchant accounts are the easiest bet for setting up the least expensive way of accepting... http://creditcardprocessortalk.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/credit-card-processing-merchant-account-services/ Satya Patra spatra830 12 12 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:185269175616835213-531643455063140b038091111c0348d1 2009-04-20T09:59:30.201-04:00

President Barack Obama is turning his attention to high credit-card rates, giving a potential boost to congressional efforts to put limits on the industry.

President Barack Obama is turning his attention to high credit-card rates, giving a potential boost to congressional efforts to put limits on the industry. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124015800037232541.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 64 64 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17455480073572119554-24acf0a7afe04fe60bfa6de386a03a0d 2009-04-23T15:27:27.830-04:00

U.S. credit card companies use a White House meeting to put their best foot forward, despite an avalanche of negative publicity, aiming to blunt a congressional push for tougher regulations.

U.S. credit card companies use a White House meeting to put their best foot forward, despite an avalanche of negative publicity, aiming to blunt a congressional push for tougher regulations. http://www.reuters.com/article/wtUSInvestingNews/idUSTRE53L1OT20090422 Shirley Brady sbrady224 59 59 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:437204635460994848-ef3de497cdaebb646dd225db0d5d58b9 2009-10-15T03:19:09.946-04:00

If you have an Internet based business, a Credit Card Processing Merchant Account is a must. No matter at what stage your business is at, an e-account is essential. Your customers want to pay you online through credit cards, and you can only accept...

If you have an Internet based business, a Credit Card Processing Merchant Account is a must. No matter at what stage your business is at, an e-account is essential. Your customers want to pay you online through credit cards, and you can only accept... http://creditcardprocessortalk.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/why-do-you-need-a-credit-card-processing-merchant-account/ Satya Patra spatra830 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1982477964624650762-9bfd9416dcee97cfbc272e59856653b2 2009-04-30T17:20:41.373-04:00

BW's John Tozzi writes: The House today passed the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights -- but the bill as written doesn’t apply to small business credit cards, even though such cards are personally guaranteed and function exactly the same way consumer credit cards do.

BW's John Tozzi writes: The House today passed the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights -- but the bill as written doesn’t apply to small business credit cards, even though such cards are personally guaranteed and function exactly the same way consumer credit cards do. http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/running_small_business/archives/2009/04/house_passes_cr.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 51 50 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3979496354731135580-c0a67cd5952d7dbebfbc53b3a11e305a 2008-10-16T12:26:31.869-04:00

have been working over the past year to tighten standards and limit the damage. “I don’t see the credit card industry facing the kind of stress that the mortgage industry has faced,' says Shapiro. 'They have had time to prepare, to tighten their

have been working over the past year to tighten standards and limit the damage. “I don’t see the credit card industry facing the kind of stress that the mortgage industry has faced,' says Shapiro. 'They have had time to prepare, to tighten their http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1647219978&f=9791 131 130 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17269606082312240661-272c03487c1c219678edff922f08106d 2008-10-26T12:50:48.191-04:00

The changes will affect American consumers differently, as they carry nearly a trillion dollars of credit card debt, according to Federal Reserve estimates.

The changes will affect American consumers differently, as they carry nearly a trillion dollars of credit card debt, according to Federal Reserve estimates. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/25/MNPS13N281.DTL&tsp=1 John A. Byrne jbyrne076 115 114 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10772232400873559937-026590652cee8aca88efdb2befbfa36b 2009-10-10T13:04:43.306-04:00

President Obama on Friday scolded business groups that have fought his plan to create a new federal agency to oversee mortgages, credit cards and other consumer financial products, casting the debate as a battle between his administration and Wall Street.

President Obama on Friday scolded business groups that have fought his plan to create a new federal agency to oversee mortgages, credit cards and other consumer financial products, casting the debate as a battle between his administration and Wall Street. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/09/AR2009100904414.html Thomas Huynh thuynh381 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8259159675215313801-df874dd7c513035ff242f8cbe513064d 2009-09-29T15:57:13.396-04:00

So, kid, you're broke? Need to call home and ask for a big loan? How much do you need? Pray that Dad answers. That's a key finding of a new CreditCards.com poll that, in these credit-crunched times, looked at the generosity and attitudes of many young folks' lenders of last resort -- their parents.

So, kid, you're broke? Need to call home and ask for a big loan? How much do you need? Pray that Dad answers. That's a key finding of a new CreditCards.com poll that, in these credit-crunched times, looked at the generosity and attitudes of many young folks' lenders of last resort -- their parents. http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/dads-repay-childrens-debt-poll-1276.php Lauren Young lyoung404 8 7 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:781286845781195281-3887fb61eeb6b30dda55d75531b9dba6 2008-10-13T13:59:22.864-04:00

Rising rates are accelerating credit-card defaults and soured debt could further undermine the financial system.

Rising rates are accelerating credit-card defaults and soured debt could further undermine the financial system. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_42/b4104024799703.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5 Eric Gonon egonon820 111 109 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13458562391322427702-8693f9c60f891d75ef61399172854e2a 2009-10-15T03:18:17.494-04:00

Ecommerce merchant accounts can help you to expand your business into the world of e-commerce. Branching out into online business will help you make more profits. For launching your business over the web, you need to have an ecommerce merchant...

Ecommerce merchant accounts can help you to expand your business into the world of e-commerce. Branching out into online business will help you make more profits. For launching your business over the web, you need to have an ecommerce merchant... http://creditcardprocessortalk.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/features-of-ecommerce-merchant-account/ Satya Patra spatra830 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17756534813519499607-264436846c7ab55f3fffe9ecc5d7404a 2009-03-30T22:05:01.699-04:00

Today I’m going to review the Citibank Platinum Select Mailing that is going out. The front of the envelope looks like the image below. Front of Mailer Back of Mailer I have to give Citibank props for doing a good job on making the envelope direct...

Today I’m going to review the Citibank Platinum Select Mailing that is going out. The front of the envelope looks like the image below. Front of Mailer Back of Mailer I have to give Citibank props for doing a good job on making the envelope direct... http://getoutofdebt.org/5759/credit-card-review-citi-platinum-select-mastercard-mailing Steve Rhode srhode933 45 45 0 0