As a business owner, it is important to educate yourself on the effects a data breach could have on your company. If a data breach occurs, there are...
The Risks of not being PCI Compliant
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A Quick Tip For PCI Compliance
Protecting cardholder information is crucial not only for us here at Easy Pay Direct but for the businesses and merchants we work with. We want to...
How to Avoid Credit Card Charge Backs – 3 Quick Tips
Charge backs are root of all problems for "high risk" merchant accounts. Whether you're a brand new company selling information products, you're an...
Can the EPD Gateway be used internationally?
Yes. We offer a wide variety of International Merchant Accounts. You can see details about International Merchant Accounts here.
What is an authorization?
An authorization is used for two reasons: To verify there are funds available on a credit card. To authorize the use of those funds (this will hold...
If I put in a sale do I have to then also authorize it separately?
No. If you run a credit card sale, the transaction will complete or decline. Authorizations are only used when you want to authorize a card before...
Can a check bounce or be fraudulent and if so how does that affect me?
Yes. Checks and ACH transactions can bounce whether you cash them in person or electronically.
What if I don’t know the transaction id/service date or last name of customer, can I search by first name or address?
Yes. You can search by nearly any information you have about a customer or transaction: date, time, first name, last name, location, amount,...
Where is all my customer/client info being stored?
All cardholder information is stored securely in the PCI Compliant, Easy Pay Direct Database. Every Easy Pay Direct Merchant can access any...