At The Grocer - Paper Or Plastic?

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 by Joshua B

Do cashiers at your grocery store still ask "paper or plastic"?  While most people I know prefer reusable bags or paper bags, rather than plastic ones, when it comes to payment options the opposite is true.  Most consumers now prefer to pay with credit or debit card (i.e. plastic) rather than with cash (i.e. paper).

Regardless of how you refer to it, North American Bancard offers the best credit card processing for small business, including many grocery stores.  What makes us the best?  Good question.  We believe it is the fact that we offer the guaranteed lowest processing rates combined with 24/7 technical support and the best customer service in the industry.

If you're looking for a new merchant account provider for your grocery store or simply an upgrade to your existing retail credit card machines, call on North American Bancard.  With a  merchant account from North American Bancard, you can take advantage of state-of-the-art technology that integrates seamlessly with your existing system and processes.

Call us at 800-BANCARD today!


New Applications For Wireless Devices

Monday, July 26, 2010 by Joshua B
Would your business benefit from the use of a mobile credit card terminal?  Retailers and restaurants are now applying this new technology to better serve their customer.  Products like the Nurit 8000, provided by North American Bancard, can help take your innovative idea for payment processing and make it a reality.

The ingenious applications for devices like this include on-the-spot payment for restaurants with outdoor seating, immediate payment and verification at mobile events like county fairs, farmers markets and more.  With North American Bancard's wireless solutions, you'll get access to our GPRS wireless network.  This provides you the essential network coverage you need to process debit and credit cards, quickly, no matter where business takes you.  The technology relies on cellular data service, so there are some areas where coverage does not exist.  Even in these instance, most wireless devices include a "store and forward" feature, which allows you to swipe the card and store the data for processing once the device reconnects to the network, or at a later time.  You'll never again have to do business without the ability to accept cards.

Visit our website or call 800-BANCARD for more details on our services and to find out how you can apply this technology to your business.

Making Mail Order Work For You

Monday, July 26, 2010 by Joshua B
The market still exists for products sold by mail order.  Even with internet sales skyrocketing and companies flocking to take advantage, a number of consumers remain weary of shopping online. If your business is one whose products are best sold through mail order or catalog sales, you still need to find a way to offer debit and credit card processing options to your customers.  

North American Bancard has services and solutions to fit the needs of your mail order business, including payment processor software to make it all work efficiently.  Just like online transaction processing, processing for mail order businesses involves "card-not-present" transactions.  The security requirements for these types of transactions are a little bit different than those of a "swiped" transaction because of the absense of the physical card.

North American Bancard provides your business with a safe and secure merchant mail payment and merchant phone payment solution, backed by superior service and dedicated support. All at the guaranteed lowest rate.  For more specific information about how we can help your business call 800-BANCARD or visit our website to find out more on your own.

Our People Are People-Pleasers

Thursday, July 22, 2010 by Joshua B
Our philosophy and commitment to providing customers with the ultimate service experience is a really big reason why we have experienced as much success as we have thus far.  This philosophy is instilled in the organization from the top down.

"In order to go from one level to another level, you need systems, processes and infrastructure. Part of infrastructure is people. People make everything work." NAB President Marc Gardner

This is a big differentiation point from most competitors in the industry, who only focus on offering low payment processing fees or debit card processing fees but no support to back up their services.  Customer quickly grow tired of dealing with this lack of service and find North American Bancard, where they can experience what we believe to be the "best of both worlds"; guaranteed low rates and 24/7 support from a knowledgeable, experienced service

So, if you’ve seen our products online or low rates, take the next step toward finding out about our superior service and give us a call at 800-BANCARD or click here to request that a representative contact you.

Retaining Customers: Simple Is Better

Thursday, July 22, 2010 by Joshua B
Isn't your business complicated enough?  Why add unnecessary complexities by using a merchant account provider who can't meet all of your needs in one, easy to use system with one point of contact for questions or concerns?  With consumers becoming more and more reliant on the use of debit and credit cards each year, most businesses have begun offering card processing as a payment option to their customers.  But, retailers or restaurants shouldn't think that simply by adding this option, that things will run smoothly and efficiently for their checkout staff or for the customers. 

Many times valuable customers are won or lost  based on whether the POS process was efficient and smooth.  It make senses.  After all, this is the last memory that your customers will have in the store.  Let North American Bancard help you simplify your ability accept debit and credit cards by putting together a customized merchant services package.  It will include all of the things that you need, and none of what you don't, so you don't pay for unnecessary services.  Once you call 800-BANCARD, our customer service team will work with you to ensure that the merchant services that we provide fit your needs precisely.  Whether you're looking for the ability to accept electronic payments or just to lower your debit card processing fees, we can help.  Visit our website to find out more.

Summer Fitness Plan

Monday, July 19, 2010 by Joshua B
Is your business as fit and efficient as it should be?  Most aspects of your company's "fitness" can be measured in terms of the bottom line.  After all, what are you in business for, if not to make a profit?  The ability accept credit and debit cards in a manner which is convenient for you customers and your sales staff is essential to success.  The majority of consumers now prefer to pay with a card of some sort, rather than cash, since they carry less cash than in the past.  Businesses that don't offer payment options that fit the needs of their clients are missing out on a growing pool of potential customers, and profit too.

Setting up a merchant account program with North American Bancard might be a great first step for you.  We can provide you with unparalleled debit and credit card processing services, as well as, processing terminals made by the best manufacturers in the industry.  When you call us at 800-BANCARD, our team won't be pushy, trying to sell you on products that you don't need.  Instead, we will listen closely to your needs and put together a "fitness" plan that sets you on the path toward meeting those goals and aspirations.

The summer is quickly fading, so don't wait any longer to "get in shape".  Call 800-BANCARD or visit our website today to find out more about each step of the process.

Reward Offered For Missing POS System

Monday, July 19, 2010 by Joshua B
Do you know what's missing from your current POS system?  You might think that your business is not large enough to provide your customers the option to pay with debit or credit cards or that today's consumers don't mind paying with cash only.  However, the reality is that most consumers DO prefer to pay with credit or debit card and many no longer carry any significant amount of cash with them.  Also, with the help of North American Bancard virtually all types of businesses, large and small, can now offer this convenient option to their customers.

We work hard to deliver unmatched customer service and solutions at this affordable price.  Offering some of the best credit card processing for small business and large businesses alike has helped us become one of the largest merchant account providers in the country.
We offer products from best-in-class manufacturers like Hypercom and Verifone and support them with 24/7 tech support teams available to trouble shoot any problems you may have.

Give North American Bancard a chance to show you just what you are missing.  You'll find that your reward will be lower credit and debit card processing fees, better profits and more convenient support from a trusted company. Call us at 800-BANCARD or visit our website today for more information!

A Solid, Yet Innovative Product Line

Monday, July 12, 2010 by Joshua B
Have you seen our product line lately?  If not, it's worth checking out on our newly-revamped website.  At North American Bancard, we offer some of the best POS equipment in the industry, from manufacturers like Nurit, Hypercom, Magtek and more.  Many times our merchant account clients enjoy use of these devices at no additional charge to them.  From our internet credit card processor options to our portable credit card swiper options, we have something to fit the needs of virtually any type of business.

As I mentioned, one of the best things about being a client of North American Bancard, in addition to the unmatched level of customer service is the free terminal program.  While we work hard to provide the highest level of service and support, we understand that most times "it's about the money", so we focus on offering the lowest credit and debit card processing fees and providing complimentary devices whenever possible.

Not quite sure what you need?  No problem.  Our team has the expertise to help you figure it all out.  Call 800-BANCARD or visit our website and contact us there to find out more specifics of our free terminal program and all of the other wonderful benefits that we have to offer.


Looking For Better Rates, Apply Now

Monday, July 12, 2010 by Joshua B
The best rates on credit card processing could be right at your fingertips.  Completing the online application is the first steps toward getting access to North American Bancard's money-saving rates and the best credit card processing for small business.  It may sound too good to be true, but it is not. 

By completing a simple, straightforward online application, you can join thousands of other businesses that enjoy the superior customer service, low credit and debit card processing fees and innovative product offerings of North American Bancard.  There are no long forms to print and write out, no signatures to sign and no stack of questionnaires to complete and fax back.  Everything is online.
 
We believe in providing the most convenient options for all of our clients and that convenience begins even before they are really our clients, with the application process.  You could consider our application methods "green", because there is no paperwork to print out, but we just think of it as helping you save green.  After the online application is submitted and received, we do everything possible to return acceptance within 48 hours.
 
Can you think of a reason not to apply now?

"Catering" To Your Customers' Needs

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by Joshua B
Looking to open a new restaurant?  Then you certainly understand the importance of providing your clients with convenient options for paying with credit or debit cards.  The process of finding a merchant account provider that is flexible enough to meet the demands of the restaurant and catering industry may be difficult.  There are so many companies out there, but how do you know who will "cater" to you and your needs?
The solution that North American Bancard could provide to you would depend on your specific type of restaurant.  Are you a quick-service merchant or fast food establishment where speed of service is of utmost importance?  Or, is your business a full-service restaurant with the complexities of tips, bar tabs, etc. in the mix?

Either way, the ability to accept credit cards in an efficient manner that fits your business model is essential to your success.  As a fast food merchant, North American Bancard can provide payment processor software that will help to keep your lines moving quickly.  For full-service restaurants, we can help you by providing detailed processing software which takes all fees and charges into account and provides you the capability to split checks.

Interested in setting up a new merchant account with a company that understands the restaurant industry?  Visit our website or call 800-BANCARD today.

Legitimate ROI Benefits

Thursday, July 1, 2010 by Joshua B
Are you getting the ROI from your current point of sales system that you were promised or expecting?  Did you even base your purchase on an expectation of increased ROI, or was it some other factor(s)?  If you haven't reached a point yet where you feel that the ability to accept electronic payments or credit and debit cards is essential, you may be missing out on serious revenue opportunities from an increasingly cash-less consumer base.

At North American Bancard, providing small and large businesses with the ability to accept credit cards is what we do.  We have years of experience assisting with design, implementation and continued support of POS systems that maximize return on investment in a number of ways.  First, as a merchant account you'll enjoy some of the lowest credit card processing rates in the industry.  Second, much of the traditional and portable credit card processor devices that we have to offer are provided at little or not charge.  And, third, the increased efficiency that you will enjoy from a customized system will pay major dividends, increasing the flow of customers through your checkout.

All of these things add up to a point of sale system that provides you legitimate and measurable return on investment.  Want to find out more? Visit our website now, or call 800-BANCARD any time.  Our customer service team will be happy to speak with you about how we can help.

For All Your Payment Needs

Monday, June 28, 2010 by Joshua B
Are you at the point now where you see the benefits of providing your customers with the options to pay by credit or debit card, you just need to figure out how to do it?  OR, are you simply looking to upgrade your current payment system?  Either way North American Bancard can help you out.  Our low credit card process rates and the high level of service that we offer set up apart from other competition in the merchant account provider industry.

How do you get started?  Its simple.  Our online application eliminates the hassle and pain of a traditional paper application with the paper cuts and hand cramps that go along with that.  Also, it takes only a few minutes to complete.  Submit the application in less than 10 minutes, submit and you'll be well on your way to enjoying all of the unique benefits that North American Bancard has to offer you.

With the latest in mobile credit card terminals and a wide variety of more traditional processors, we offer devices from best-in-class manufacturers like Nurit, Magtek and Hypercom.  Many of these devices are provided to you at little or no cost as part of our free terminal program.  For more information about this program, visit our website today.



What Is North American Bancard?

Monday, June 21, 2010 by Joshua B
Every now and then, it's great to just step back and look at your company as if you had never heard of it or seen it before.  It gives you a great customer perspective and helps you rethink some of the things you take for granted, like what your prospective clients think of you and your business.  Allow me to give a brief overview of what North American Bancard is and does.

North American Bancard is a private processing company that offers multifaceted payment solutions to its clients. As a registered MSP/ISO for over a decade, we have gained the expertise needed to perform and excel for our customers. We are dedicated to providing the latest technology as well as committed to the highest service levels.  As a full service payment solutions provider we provide our clients with a full suite of products including Credit, Debit, EBT, Check Conversion and Guarantee, and Gift & Loyalty Card Solutions. NAB is at the forefront of technology with our recent introduction of our online "click here i agree" digital merchant agreement.

If this is the first you have heard about North American Bancard, I hope you are intrigued by what we have to offer you.  If you're looking for the best credit card processing for small businesses and large businesses alike, you have come to the right place and we will be happy to help you out with all of your payment processor software and hardware needs.

Commitment To Excellence

Monday, June 21, 2010 by Joshua B
North American Bancard was founded with the purpose of assisting retailers of all shapes and sizes and to become the best credit card processor in the industry.  Since then, we have been working hard to provide the same high level of service and low credit and debit card processing fees that large retailers demand, to even the smallest "mom and pop" businesses.

Instead of offering traditional account packages, we create customized credit card processing approaches that are tailor to maximize the benefits of a POS system based on the unique needs of your business.  This is just a small part of our commitment to excellence.

Our commitment to excellence shows in the services that we provide and is a big reason for the success that we have enjoyed.  Each day we provide internet merchant account services and traditional merchant account services to some of the most successful companies in the world. 

To see how we might be able to help you, visit our website or call 800-BANCARD.






Can I Get A Witness?

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by Joshua B
How are we doing?  In order to continue to improve our level of customer service and support, we need your eyewitness account.  If you are already a North American Bancard merchant account client, great!  We certainly need to hear from you.  And, don't be afraid to provide us with criticism.  While we strive for perfection, we also have heard our fair share of North American Bancard complaints and use these to focus on areas of greatest need.

The input that you provide, both as a prospective client looking at our services objectively and as a client with a first-hand account of how we work, is invaluable.  At North American Bancard, we really do want our clients to have it all.  We want them to have the lowest debit card processing fees, the newest mobile credit card swiper and the overall best credit card processing for small business and enterprise.  Utilizing feedback to ensure that we are meeting these goals is just a part of the bigger picture.

Don't just take my word for it.  See for yourself by visiting our website and taking a look at what others are already saying about us.  If you want to learn more about setting up an account, just give us a call at 800-BANCARD, any time. 

A Merchant Account For You

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by Joshua B
Opening a new business can be stressful.  As you've probably already learned, when looking for the perfect POS system for your needs, there are a lot of options out there.  Numerous merchant account providers will offer you different products, debit card processing fees, payment processor software, etc., so you need to know the lingo and what you are looking for in order to make an informed decision.

Since many of the same credit card processor products are offered by a number of merchant account providers, what you will probably want to do is find a company that is helpful, trustworthy and transparent, right off the bat.  We at North American Bancard strive to maintain a high level of service that is apparent even to the newest prospective clients.  We feel that we are the best credit card processor in the industry, but do everything we can to give you the tools to make that decision for yourself.

If and when you decide that North American Bancard is the provider for you, you'll need to determine what products and services are most attractive to you.  If you'd like, a representative is available to walk you through the process.  Just call 800-BANCARD for help from a member of our knowledgeable team.   Whatever your needs, we will be able to help while also providing you some of the lowest credit card processing rates in the industry.

Paying Too Much For Too Little?

Monday, June 14, 2010 by Joshua B
Do you currently pay too much for less service and support than you need?  Are you paying higher credit or debit card processing fees than you should be? Certainly managing your merchant services account and ensuring that you are getting what you pay for is a difficult task.  No other merchant account provider understands your needs better and is more transparent with fees and rates than North American Bancard.  We will invest the time and energy necessary to learn what your needs are.  Then, we will work with you to create a customized POS package that ensures that you pay only for the services you need.

Adding to the value of our services is our free terminal program, which provides state-of-the-art equipment to you, at little or no cost.  The equipment provided is made by the best manufacturers in the industry like Magtek, Nurit and Hypercom.  Don't believe me?  Visit our newly-revamped website and see for yourself.  

We truly can offer you some of the lowest credit card processing rates in the industry, helping to ensure that you don't pay too much for the service and support you need.  Find out more right now by calling 800-BANCARD.

Misplaced Profits

Monday, June 14, 2010 by Joshua B
Are you missing out on an important piece of revenue or profits?  If you are not offering your customers the option to pay with credit or debit cards, you certainly are missing out.  Most consumers now prefer to pay with debit cards and some consumers (like myself) don't carry cash at all anymore.  After all that you do, all that you invest to get customers in your doors and interested in your products or services, why would you throw all of that away because you declined to provide them with a convenient way to pay you? 

North American Bancard can provide you with affordable merchant account services that allow you to extend the convenience of accepting credit and debit cards to your customers.
We offer some of the lowest payment processing fees in the business and provide state-of-the-art equipment to our account, many times at no charge to them.  You'll enjoy equipment like the Nurit 8000 or online gateway solutions from Authorize.net, that will make things easier on you and your customer.  Not to mention, they will help you retain the profits that you are currently wasting by paying higher rates or using inferior, outdated processing equipment.

Give North American Bancard a chance to show you what you are missing.  Give us a call at 800-BANCARD or visit our newly-updated website today.

North American Bancard Acquires Point and Pay

Monday, June 14, 2010 by E Lin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         

North American Bancard Acquires Point and Pay
New Division to Focus on Government, Utilities and Recurring Payments

Troy, Michigan,  June 14, 2010 - North American Bancard, LLC, one of the industry’s leading payment solutions providers, announced today that it has acquired Point and Pay from Vesta Corp. and has appointed industry veteran Kevin Connell as President of its latest acquisition.

Point and Pay provides a comprehensive suite of applications that allows government and public sector agencies to convert from antiquated paper-based payment processing systems to a fully automated electronic payment and remittance process.  Founded in 2001, Point and Pay currently services customers in 48 states across the country in all aspects of the government spectrum including utilities, courts, schools, tax collection and Department of Motor Vehicles renewals and registrations.  In addition, Point and Pay can offer biller direct services to organizations outside of government such as property management, homeowners associations, gyms, country clubs and any business that requires annual payments, recurring payments or even one-time payment processing.

The acquisition of Point and Pay represents a significant opportunity for North American Bancard to introduce electronic payments to countless domestic government/public sector businesses.  Industry statistics reveal that 4,000 counties exist throughout the U.S. with 20,000 municipalities, 10,000 utilities and 25,000 courts.  These figures reflect an extraordinary and undertapped market.  North American Bancard looked at a number of opportunities in this niche space and selected Point and Pay as the company that would provide the best product set to establish a strong differentiated distribution channel.  NAB believes this acquisition will result in an extremely scalable, robust platform into the government/public sector that will not only build upon Point and Pay’s features and functionality but will win market share and offer unprecedented growth in the electronic payment processing industry.   

“We are very excited to tackle an expanding market and leverage our processing relationships with new products and technology that we now possess through the acquisition of Point and Pay,” says Marc Gardner, CEO of North American Bancard.  “We’re also delighted to have Kevin at the helm of this new division that will surely provide our sales partners with more opportunities to expand their portfolios.”

As the newly appointed President of Point and Pay, Kevin Connell will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the company including product development, business development and sales and marketing.  Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Point and Pay, having served as Senior Vice President of Sales/Marketing for Official Payments Corp, one of the leading companies in this unique space.  While at Official Payments, Kevin was instrumental in increasing the company’s annual revenue ten fold.  Prior to his nine-year stint at Official Payments, Kevin enjoyed a very successful career at Discover Financial Services for 13 years in various senior level sales, marketing and business development positions.

“I’m thrilled to join the Point and Pay team at such a critical juncture of this dynamic company's future,” says Kevin Connell, President of Point and Pay.  “North American Bancard's vision and commitment to innovative technologies, coupled with the positive trends in the payments market demonstrate that Point and Pay is poised for tremendous growth.  I look forward to playing a key role in the strategic direction and expansion of its business.” 

 

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About North American Bancard

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, North American Bancard is a multi-faceted payment solutions provider dedicated to providing the latest technology as well as committing to the highest service levels.  As a registered MSP/ISO since 1992, North American Bancard provides its clients with a full suite of products and services including Credit, Debit, EBT, Check Conversion and Guarantee, ATM, Gift and Loyalty Cards and Online Payment Gateway solutions.  NAB processes over $8 billion in electronic transactions annually for over 100,000 merchants nationwide.  For more information, visit www.nabancard.com.


About Point and Pay

Point and Pay enables government agencies and utilities to accept electronic payments from consumers and businesses for taxes, registrations, licenses, utility bills, and other services and fees using credit and debit cards or electronic checks - anytime, anywhere. Point and PAy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of North American Bancard, one of the electronic payment processing industry's leading solutions providers. For more information, go to www.pointandpay.com.

Press inquiries may be forwarded to Howard Morof at North American Bancard, at 1800.226.2273 ext. 1007.

 

 

 

 

 


Touch Up Your Tech Offerings

Thursday, June 10, 2010 by Joshua B
You have to embrace it.  Technology is ever-changing.  And, as a business person, you will have to adapt the way you do business and the tools you use to ensure that you harness new technologies to maximize profits.  North American Bancard has figured this out too.  We continually update service and product offering with the latest and greatest technologies that have proven to improve speed and performance of our solutions, like the wireless credit card processing machines that are now being widely used.  Innovations like these make life easier for business owners and the clients they serve.

Our President, Marc Gardner, said this about North American Bancard's commitment to innovation; "...we are fully committed to providing our sales partners with the most advanced technology available today."  Whether that means giving client a better way to accept electronic payments or simply offering a broader range of innovative products, like the Nurit 8000 or Verifone Vx670, North American Bancard will continue to lead the way.

For more information about our unique technology-driven credit and debit card processing options, call 800-BANCARD or visit our website today!