Looking for a card machine for small business? Having the option to pay via card is an upward trend that customers have come to expect, even when shopping with smaller businesses, stand-alone shops and boutiques. Credit card machines for small businesses within the UK, have developed substantially over the last decade, with introductions such as […]
So what are high risk industries? A lot of business owners that work in high risk sectors can come across problems securing a payment gateway and merchant account. Below are some examples of common the industries deemed higher risk. Click on the links for more information: · Tech support companies · Tobacco sales · Offshore […]
Shopify currently has over 1 000 000 users’ worldwide. But what is Shopify? And how does Shopify work? Shopify as a business offer payment gateways, not just in the UK but internationally. They also over a POS (point of sale system) for customer facing businesses. They also offer easy to use and set up e-commerce […]
POS for take-away restaurants EPOS systems can be tailored to suit specific restaurant or take away business requirements, though not many company owners are made aware of this when they sign up to a merchant account. Once company owners and managers know what their business requirements are, there are a number of options available to […]
Card payments facilities for pharmacies The number of pharmacies in the UK rose from 46000 to 61000 between 2010 – 2016 (statista.com) proving a steady increase within the industry. When it comes to merchant accounts related to pharmacies these fall into two categories; Face to face advised sales given in brick and mortar shops. Online […]
Last year the World Giving Index revealed the UK as the most generous country in Europe. With more people giving to worthwhile causes than ever before, charities need to be geared up to make the most of this – and than means accepting credit and debit card donations and monthly subscription well as cash offerings. […]
According to Health Survey for England, 27% of adults in England are obese and a further 36% are overweight, making a total of 63% who are either overweight or obese. As obesity within in the UK grows so too does the weight loss and supplement market. Trends such as juicing, diet clubs and detox products […]
According to The Gambling Commission, online gaming and betting in the UK during 2016 contributed to 33% of industry market share. A large proportion of this was made up of sports betting, casino games and online bingo sites. Gambling and online paid gaming sites are more accessible than ever and, therefore, the need for merchant […]
Smoking indoors was banned in 2007 and, as a result, there was a surge in demand for electronic cigarettes (or e-cigs) that smokers have continued to use as an alternative. E-cigarettes and vapourizers have become increasingly common but there is a lack of clarity in the classification of e-cigarettes, which scares banks from opening merchant […]
At Merchant Advice Service we regularly help customers in more high risk or specialist industries get the right card payment solution for them. Tech support companies are a great example of this. We work with the handful of merchant and gateway providers who are perfectly placed to help and can get you the merchant account you […]
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