Resources

Resources to help you manage your business.

Learn about key developments and trends in the payments processing industry. Read articles about important issues that affect you and your business. And learn about fair card processing practices by reviewing The Merchant Bill of Rights.

PCI Compliance

With data security compromises on the rise, it is more important than ever to ensure you are PCI compliant and take the necessary steps to safeguard your customers and your business. Learn here how to ensure you are PCI compliant.

Minimums for Credit Card Transactions

Effective immediately, merchants are permitted to establish a minimum dollar value for accepting credit cards. The minimum may not exceed $10 and applies to credit cards only, not PIN or signature (non-PIN) debit or prepaid cards.

New IRS Reporting Requirements

A new federal regulation requires Heartland and other payments processors to report the annual gross amounts of electronic payment transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) effective with January 1, 2011 transactions. Read on to prepare for the impact of these requirements.

Cost of a Burger

Chances are you’re paying a higher rate for card transactions than you think you are. Find out easily — and learn how you can pay less.

The Merchant Bill of Rights

You have rights. Learn about them and the complexities of card processing so you can better manage your costs.

Payments Insider

Our business publication features industry news, legislation, trends and more.

Learning Center

Here, you’ll find educational articles about payments processing and more, as well as links to important industry resources.