Square is Now Apple Shaped
A few blogs ago, we brought you the reasons why Apple Pay™ wasn’t trending off the charts to the degree experts had anticipated. Now, we bring you the newest trend – Square, Inc. pairing up with Apple Pay™ to create a reader that allows small businesses using Square, to also integrate Apple Pay™. Square has […]
Navigating LinkedIn – Payments Style
We all know the basic rule of LinkedIn: it’s NOT Facebook! Keep it professional, keep it simple, and navigate it correctly. But beside connecting with people and filling out a profile, how else should you use this social media platform? USA Today outlines some of the better recommendations for using LinkedIn here, which covers everything […]
iFraud – It Can Happen To You
“Banks have been surprised by the level of fraudulent payments made by criminals using Apple Pay,” reports an article by The Guardian. A term being thrown around is iFraud. Although Apple Pay™ is the revolutionary payments method aimed at protecting the consumer’s sensitive data while also providing convenience, it isn’t foolproof. The tokenization and encryption […]
Words Words Words
One of the most important factors of being successful in your career is the ability to use language to your advantage. As a sales executive, speaking to your audience is crucial to making your sale. As a lawyer, the right words can win you the lawsuit. So what about the payments industry? Well, in addition […]
Apple Pay™…Or Bust?
A recent Forbes article delves into the issue of Apple Pay™, and why it seems like nobody is using it, despite the hype and trend. So why is it, that a major payment method meant to revolutionize electronic payments, isn’t as popular as it was meant to be? The “well, why should I?” outlook on […]
Smart Card Too Smart For Its Own Good?
Imagine losing your credit card. It’s a bummer, right? But you could just use your other cards until your replacement comes in the mail. Now imagine losing your credit card…that has ALL of your credit cards stored on it. If you’re the type of person who misplaces or loses important items frequently, the “all-in-one” option […]
Loyalty Pays
74% of Americans are enrolled in a loyalty program1. Are they enrolled in yours? A great loyalty program is a surefire way to reward your frequent customers and entice them to spend more at your business, rather than at your competitors’. The great news is, as another way that National Merchants Association Works For You®, […]
Transact – ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival, March 30th, 2015
The time has come for National Merchants Association to attend the biggest trade show and conference of the year, Transact 15: Powered by ETA. The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) is an international trade association representing companies offering electronic transaction processing products and services, of which National Merchants Association is a member. As just another way […]
Introducing The LoopPay Coil
Photo via Yahoo! Samsung teaming up with LoopPay and integrating a LoopPay Coil into their next generation of flagship smartphones is an earth-shattering idea. Why, you ask? Because Apple is attempting to revolutionize the mobile payment industry with their own Apple Pay™ technology. The drawback to Apple Pay™ is that for consumers to use it, […]
One Nation, Under the Standards of ETA
“No foreign nation, no hacker, should be able to shut down our networks, steal our trade secrets, or invade the privacy of American families, especially our kids. We are making sure our government integrates intelligence to combat cyber threats, just as we have done to combat terrorism. And tonight, I urge this Congress to finally […]