A payment gateway encrypts and transmits customer data; a processor moves funds between accounts. Both are essential for online credit card transactions.

Accepting credit cards requires a payment processor like Square or Stripe, a merchant account, and hardware like POS ...

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Purchase card vs. credit card: 5 key differences to know For many businesses, credit cards can function like tools in a toolbox. Some card types might work better for certain jobs compared to other ...

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...