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Not too long ago, it was uncommon for trade creditors to accept credit cards in the normal course of business, but that's changing rapidly in today's world. There are many issues surrounding the acceptance of credit cards that are important for credit execs to understand.

Credit cards can be a powerful tool to aid in collections and as a way to help market your product, but you'll need to be educated about them when setting up a program.

Benchmarking Results: Survey Reveals That Credit Card Acceptance Is Growing
The acceptance of credit cards as a payment medium has gained broad acceptance within the business credit community. Of the 93 people who responded to our survey on credit card practices, 80 percent i . . .  keep reading
Credit Card Acceptance Increasing Rapidly in The Trade Credit World - Impact on Margins, Fraud Are Key Issues Faced by Credit Execs
Years ago, it was unusual for trade credit grantors to accept credit cards. But today, the vast majority of businesses do accept credit cards and the practice is growing rapidly, Credit Today' . . .  keep reading
To Fee Or Not To Fee: More and more of your customers are using plastic. Who pays the extra expense?
Does your company accept credit card payments for products or services? If so, you have plenty of company and are part of a rapidly growing trend. As the use of credit cards for payment grows, compani . . .  keep reading
Downloads Today: Credit Card Release Form Offers Protection From Chargebacks
Downloads Today: Credit Card Release Form Offers 
Protection From Chargebacks One of the more popular downloads on the CreditToday.net website is a credit card release form that must be signed by the customer. It serves as a signature on file for credit card charges, which protects you from charge-backs (i.e., customer disputes). Submitter Gloria Ego says that it was challenged once and they prevailed because of that document. This form should serve as a good starting point for getting protection if you need to charge a customer's credit card on a routine basis. Modest modifications may be needed to make this applicable for your company. As always, check with an attorney prior to implementing a new contract or procedure. . . .  keep reading
What's Normal for Receipt of Funds After Credit Card Authorizations?
An informal poll on the Credit Today ListServ revealed that typically, it takes two to three days to receive money after a card is processed for payment. One member reported receiving funds in only on . . .  keep reading
ListServ Today: 8 Important Steps to Take When Adding Automated Credit Card Software
ListServ Today: 8 Important Steps to Take When Adding Automated Credit Card Software Dear ListServ: We will be transitioning to new software and will be changing our credit card procedures. Instead of being done manually by a select few staff, our order entry staff will process transactions through some new software called TakeStock. Any pitfalls I should be aware of or any other tips or suggestions? ?Best Regards, D. Marcroft, Sierra Select

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Sample FAQs for a Credit Card Payment Site
When constructing a web site to collect credit cards, you'll want to have a series of "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) for your customers. It's a good idea to look around at other web . . .  keep reading
How to Easily Collect Credit Card Payments Online
Collecting credit card payments online may be easier than you think. If you have a significant number of smaller customers, a website designed to allow them to pay online may be a great way to enhance . . .  keep reading
Reader Responses: Uses and Abuses of Accepting Credit Cards
February 2003 Monthly Survey: What percentage of your customer's payments are made by credit card? None -- 18% 0 - 1 -- 1 % 1 - 2 -- 15% 2 - . . .  keep reading
You Take the Gavel: Must You Offer a Cash Discount When Accepting Credit Cards?
The Facts of the Case: A group of truck drivers sued two gasoline retailers (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Inc. v. Concord EFS, Inc., 59 S.W.3d 63 (Tenn. 2001))1  . . .  keep reading
And How Will You Be Paying for That Today?
By Gyan Maharaj, CCE
The internet-revolution is not only changing the way vendors are bringing their products to market but also the ways customers will be paying their suppliers in the future. An astute credit manager ca . . .  keep reading
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