November 1st, 2018 by Admin
We are officially 55 days until Christmas, time to take all of the tricks out of your hat to promote your business. Since we know you will be using social media, here are 30 random holidays you can use to promote your business with their Hashtag.
November 1st:
#ExtraMileDay: Show your customers how you will go the extra mile for them.
November 2nd
#LoveYourLawyerDay: Need we say more? This one is perfect for lawyers or anyone working with them.
#FountainPenDay: If you sell promotional items, this one is for you. It can also work if you want to post the latest contract signed.
#SandwichDay: Even if you don’t own a sandwich shop, Sandwich day can be used to share a more laid back look of your company. Maybe sharing a picture of your last company picnic or lunch will do. Remember to have a good looking picture!
First Sunday of November
#ZeroTaskingDay If you work for a spa or anything that promotes relaxation, this one would be a good one for you!
November 5th
#LoveYourRedHairDay Hairdressers, time to get those finished looks and share them on social media!
#NachosDay Any day is a good day for Nachos, but on Nachos day you can show some humor as a way to connect to your customers. This one is great for restaurants.
November 8th
Guinness World Record Day: #GWRDay: Sharing a fun fact comes a long way in Social Media. Sharing a Guinness World Record that might relate to your industry can attract a new crowd online.
#CappuccinoDay: People love coffee, (search #CoffeeLover, and you’ll see) so why not share Cappuccino Day with your coffee loving crowd. Perfect for the coffee shop owner to the savvy consultant on the go.
November 10th
#SesameStreetDay: If you are in an industry that deals with children, this one is for you. Make the posts funny or just cute but remember you are targeting the parents at the end. Nostalgic posts work well too with this.
#VanillaCupcakeDay: Cupcake lovers beware, this hashtag might be for you. Perfect for the bakery owner and the all-time cupcake lover, there is no need to be a pastry chef to use this one.
November 11th
#origamiday This one might require some skill and imagination, but it can delight your online community and attract them more to what you do. If you use this one, be sure to send us a picture.
#SundaeDay Who doesn’t love Ice Cream Sundaes!
November 12th
#HappyHourDay Geared more for restaurants and bars, but with a bit of creativity, many can use this hashtag.
November 13th
#KindnessDay Show your kindness to others.
November 15th
#AmericaRecyclesDay We all need to take care for our planet. Show your support by sharing this with some facts and information about recycling.
November 18th
#PrincessDay: Pamper the princesses in your business or show appreciation of your customer.
#MickeyMouseDay Need we say more?
November 19th
International Men’s Day #MensDay: Men’s day is great to share information about current men’s health issues. Perfect for those in the healthcare industry
#PlayMonopolyDay: This one we feel is perfect for finance. “Don’t get caught in monopoly games and get your money safe” what do you think?
November 20th
#EntrepreneursDay Completely self-explanatory.
#NameYourPCDay Give some love to those PC users in your industry and have fun too.
November 21st
#HelloDay A great hashtag to introduce yourself and the team.
November 22nd
#GoForARideDay Whether it is a ride on a car or bike ride, many can use this hashtag if you are creative enough.
November 23rd
#FlossingDay perfect for those in the dental industry.
#EspressoDay Just like #CapuccinoDay, this hashtag can help greatly any account.
November 25th
#ShoppingReminderDay If you sell goods, this one is for you.
November 30th
#ComputerSecurityDay Technology always changes, this one can be an excellent reminder to keep online info safe.
All Month Long:
#PeanutButterLoversMonth When you ran out of ideas or inspiration this month, this hashtag can be a lifesaver. Remember that social media should entertain or educate and this one can help with that.
Bonus Holidays:
These might not be random but are always useful to add.
#Movember
#ThanksGiving
#CyberMonday
We hope these hashtags can help boost your business online presence and bring a little more creativity to your social media game. As always, have fun and use your to see if any of these can help your business.
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October 7th, 2018 by Admin
National Transaction is celebrating 21 years in the business today. Founded in 1997 National Transaction (NTC) purpose is to serve businesses of all sizes with their cash flow with the highest levels of professionalism and care.
This 21 year anniversary would not be possible without our leader, Mark Fravel and we want to take you back to his why and the reason we are still here today.
The beginnings:
Mark, a single parent of 3 beautiful daughters, wanted to provide for their kids without being on the road all the time. And so, with this passion in mind, a desire to serve and commitment to his family, National Transaction was born.
NTC began like many business and passions, with no customers and only one employee but quickly grew and Mark knew that leading with confidence and excellence will drive this business somewhere.
The Present:
Now, NTC often ranks in the top 10 of many data and technology awards. This Excellence has also earned us an A+ rating in the Better Business Bureau.
This 21 years would not be possible without our desire to help a business grow and give them the right tools for their transactions. We love being on the phone with our customers, we love getting to know them and how we can provide our best service.
The Future
Mark started this with a desire to be a family man, and so, this family feeling has stayed with our company. We treat our team like family, and we are excited about what our future holds the next 21 years.
Thank you for celebrating 21 years of customer service, passion, connection and above all, quality. We will continue to provide you with the best service we know how to give, and we will uphold our promise and mission to make digital transactions reliable and simple to the merchant and familiar to the consumer, reducing the complexity and expense to both.
Thank you for being part of the National Transaction Corporation‘s family.
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Travel Agents prefer NTC ePay because they get paid faster with their very own “Buy Now” button or simply by requesting payments by email!
Last installment, we shared how the security of NTC Payment Processing works for you. In this second part of our three-part series, we discuss the ways that the technology behind NTC ePay helps your travel agency.
NTC ePay offers travel agents the most innovative technology because it is fast, mobile friendly and easy to use.
Whether you use Quickbooks, Peachtree or any other accounting application, you can enter the invoice number into the ePay application for reconciliation, and you can customize your pricing to any amount you choose. Your agency can create invoice and payment links that can be posted to your website or any social media website for payment.
Don’t you like it when everything seems to work together, making your day a lot easier? Technology is something that can get your daily workflow to go smoothly, and NTC ePay works for you. If you need a customized solution to go with your workflow, NTC can make most anything a reality for your business workflow.
National Transaction Corporation is one of the few travel payment processing companies that can directly integrate with both TRAMS and SABRE. You can perform your bookings like you always have but have the payment flow the way you need it to. We also integrate with many booking engines and shopping carts allowing you many options that are not available by host agencies.
NTC ePay is simple, secure and sets up in just minutes. It’s a web application, so you can use it on any device you already own: your desktop, laptop, tablet or phone. It lets you add inventory items or use the quick send feature for simplified invoicing.
Our ePay product was designed from the ground up with your security in mind. Even though we encrypt data back and forth to the payment gateway, we also use the gateway to handle the cardholder’s input. NTC’s cutting-edge technology doesn’t store credit card data, nor does it transmit that data. What that means to you is that the liability is 100% on the bank and not you – the merchant – as is typically the case. The application is written and hosted on our own servers, so you can set up and be in the ecommerce business within minutes.
By the way, there are also many customizations available to you with NTC ePay which can be set up very easily by your users. Inquire with your specific process and we will meet your specific needs in the travel payment scope.
Now when you run a social media campaign you can leverage our NTC ePay technology to help you increase sales. Use our ePay links to post vacation packages or special sales and have customers pay by two clicks.
Next week we will share the third reason in this series why National Transaction Corporation is the preferred choice for travel agents like you.
Remember, when you need a safe and technologically advanced gateway to manage all your travel agency payments, look no further than NTC.
Feel free to call us now at 888-996-2273, if you are ready to start using NTC ePay today.
Posted in Credit card Processing, Credit Card Security, e-commerce & m-commerce, Electronic Payments, Internet Payment Gateway, Merchant Services Account, Mobile Payments, nationaltransaction.com, Travel Agency Agents Tagged with: card-not-present, credit card, customers, e-commerce, electronic payment, merchant account, Mobile Payments, payments, Security, transactions, travel
Over the next three weeks we will explore on this blog some of the reasons why National Transaction Corporation is the preferred choice for travel agents.
The Travel industry is one of the world’s largest industries with a global economic contribution of over 7.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2016. (Statista)
At NTC we recognize that travel agency payment processing has some unique hurdles to overcome, but we are leveraging our innovation because we want our travel agency partners to explore how our solutions transcend the challenges that travel agents face.
Secure processing is one of the reasons why National Transaction is the preferred choice for travel agents
National Transaction Corporation has Secure Merchant Payment Processing – Because when your customers know their data is safe, they keep coming back!
You’ve heard of the many data breaches within major corporations that have occurred in just the last few years, when customers’ confidential credit card information is stolen and businesses lose a small fortune in repairing the problem. The cost of such a security breach goes far beyond that, however; once a business has lost the trust of its customers, 60% of those cardholders will go elsewhere for their purchases and services, according to studies on the problem.
Imagine if this happened to your travel agency merchant account? It could be disastrous, especially because agencies tend to deal with high-dollar sales from a moderately-sized pool of customers – so every client counts.
NTC knows that you, like us, care about your customers, and we want your travel agency to be seen as a trustworthy place to book a dream vacation. The first step is for your business to be PCI-DSS compliant.
PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry-Digital Security Standards) requirements were put in place by the credit card associations to deal with the increasing problem of identity theft and data loss. The requirements vary according to the types and the number of payment transactions your agency goes through, but you can be sure that NTC will help you stay compliant with the latest security standards.
In the event of a data breach, we are here to eliminate the negative impact it can have on your company. NTC may be able to help you with the fines, assessments, and other costs from the networks, and we will consult with you on how to proceed to protect your agency and your reputation.
As you know, data security is as much a concern for the business owner as it is for the cardholder – your customer. When your clients know that their data is safe with you, they will keep coming back to your agency to book their next great trip!
If you cannot wait to read blog number two out of this three part series, feel free to call NTC now at 888-996-2273 to find out the best options for your travel agency!
Posted in Credit card Processing, Credit Card Security, Travel Agency Agents Tagged with: cardholder, data, fraud, merchant account, payments, Security, transaction, travel, visa
April 23rd, 2018 by Admin
Have you ever had issues with your credit card processing service only to get turned around and around by the rep on the phone? You hang up feeling frustrated, angry, and without any answers.
Sometimes it’s a small problem, but what happens when they “misplace” your money, or there’s a problem with your account and you can’t receive any payments – and no amount of calling, emailing, or “chatting” seems to help you resolve anything?
There’s a better alternative to credit card payment processing, a company that’s been around for a long time, and is backed by one of the biggest banks in the country: National Transaction Corporation. And we have live, knowledgeable, friendly people waiting to pick up your calls and help you with your questions – no runaround, no excuses, no delays.
That’s the NTC way: Help when you need it, on a human level.
You may have had to make a lot of phone calls about chargebacks if you are using one of the more familiar service providers like PayPal and Square. Chargebacks are a primary cause of business owners’ complaints with these companies, because these services will usually side with the cardholder in the event of a dispute as they arbitrate the chargeback themselves.
NTC does business fairly and sensibly. When you process your credit card sales through NTC, you will be dealing with Visa or other credit card companies directly.
When you work with those other service providers, you may be worried about where your money might end up – especially if you’ve read all the nightmarish complaints that business owners like you have posted on trusted sites like the Better Business Bureau and Consumer Affairs.
Imagine you’re making a money transfer, and the cash seems to disappear? You call and you write and you chat, but no one has anything helpful to offer you and you wonder just where your money went, and what will happen to it now.
NTC knows that’s not how you build trust with your customers. We pride ourselves on our outstanding customer support, ease of use of our services, and the confidence and integrity that comes from being backed by one of the biggest banks in the country, US Bank.
National Transaction Corporation aims to make growing your business easier and more profitable by tailoring our services to your specific needs. We do this because we like you to establish a long-term partnership with us.
Now whether you are a florist, a restaurant, or any other kind of merchant, remember to look beyond just the advertised rate when looking for the best credit card payment processing service provider.
If after reading this article and you would like to speak to one of our live customer service representatives, simply call NTC today at 888-996-2273.
Posted in Credit card Processing Tagged with: consumers, credit card, customer, customers, electronic payment, merchant account, Security
September 18th, 2017 by Elma Jane
Smart Security for Smart Businesses:
Safe-T for SMB streamlines the PCI process while providing the layered security needed to protect card data
EMV – Fraud protection at the point of sale
EMV chip technology keeps the consumer’s card in their hand. It also helps protect the business from card-present fraud related chargebacks.
Encryption – Protection of payment card data in-transit
Safe-T scrambles cardholder data using advanced encryption technology, so data is protected at the point of entry, and throughout the authorization process.
Tokenization – Token ID protection of stored payment card data
Safe-T returns a token ID or an alias, consisting of a random sequence of numbers to the point-of-sale so the actual card number is never stored. Token IDs can be used for follow up transactions (i.e. recurring payments, voids, etc.).
Reduced PCI – Protection from complex PCI compliance
Maintaining PCI Compliance can be intimidating – second only, perhaps, to completing your taxes. Safe-T eases this process for customers by reducing the number of PCI Self-Assessment questions by more than 60% from 80 questions to 31.
Financial Reimbursement – Financial protection from a card data breach
Recovering from a card data breach can be costly for a small business. Safe-T offers Card Data Breach Reimbursement to financially protect your customer’s business in the event of a card data breach – regardless of the type of card data breach.
For Electronic Payment Set up with this feature call now! 888-996-2273
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants Tagged with: card data, card present, chargebacks, chip, data, data breach, EMV, encryption, fraud, payment, PCI, point of sale, Security, tokenization
September 14th, 2017 by Elma Jane
Payments standards body EMVCo has updated its Payment Tokenisation Technical Framework to introduce the new roles of token programme and token user, refine the roles of token service provider and token requestor and detail their interrelationships within the global payments environment.
EMV Payment Tokenisation Specification — also includes expanded ecommerce use cases and operational management enhancements to support global interoperability and facilitate transaction security.
This latest version offers significant updates and use cases that reflect payment industry input to define how EMV payment tokens are generated, deployed and managed. The level of detail assists in establishing a stable payment environment and delivering a common set of tools to facilitate transaction security.
The technical framework needs to capture these industry requirements and be flexible enough to interoperate with the existing payment ecosystem while supporting ecommerce, new payment methods and regional variations.
EMVCo is calling on the payments community to get involved and provide feedback.
EMVCo was formed by Europay International, MasterCard International, and Visa International to manage, maintain and enhance the EMV specifications for payment systems.
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants Tagged with: ecommerce, EMV, payments, Security, service provider, token, Tokenisation
August 29th, 2017 by Elma Jane
Running an e-commerce website, travel agency, retail store or any other business that requires payment processing can be overwhelming.
You’ve got to monitor your transactions, ensure security to your customers, and generate reports. That’s a lot of work. However, with NTC payment solutions, you can streamline the whole payment process and stay on top of your operations.
With the right service, it allows you to get paid faster, offer loyalty programs, and process payments on the go. Depending on your business, you want to pick the right solution that best suit your needs.
Let’s explore some of the options you can consider.
With the right software, you can gain control of your business from inventory and order management to refunds and returns. No matter how you have set up your point of sale system, having the right software can make a great difference.
You want a software that lets you add other functionality, such as loyalty cards, sales exchanges, layaways, discounts, etc. This allows you to experience seamless customer management, inventory management, and retail accounting.
With the advancement in technology, you can access your point of sale system right on your iOS or Android device. This technology can replace your bar code scanners and cash registers to improve your in-store payment processing. There are also card readers that you can connect to your phone to start processing payments.
National Transaction can provide hardware, software, and support for any point of sale and other merchant solutions that your business needs.
To speak with our Payment Consultant Call Now 888-996-2273
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants Tagged with: card readers, e-commerce, Loyalty Programs, merchant, payment processing, point of sale system, Security, technology, transactions, travel
August 23rd, 2017 by Elma Jane
Over the last couple of years, the payments processing industry has had a major shakeup. Electronic payments are the new payment form to watch.
It’s hard to imagine that online shopping used to require you to mail a check or money order to the seller. Forget about sending your credit card information in an email.
In 2015, Apple launched Apple Pay. While usage was low at first, it quickly grew the following year. Competitors such as Samsung and Android have introduced their own digital wallets.
In a world where hackers and skimmers have customers and merchants on edge, payment security is a high priority. Digital wallets make transactions secure by removing the card from them altogether.
Credit card credentials are saved in a digital wallet on a smartphone. The customer can then make payments by placing their phone near a reader and authenticating it on the screen.
Many large companies have adopted digital wallets as a method to accept payments. You can even use Apple Pay in some drive-thrus.
Accepting digital payments is relatively simple. Most are compatible with other contactless Point of Sale systems, and they don’t even charge extra fees for transactions.
Credit Card Processing in the Modern Age
Technology is moving faster than ever, and it’s taking credit card processing with it.
Make sure to follow our blog for more articles about changes in the world of finance.
For Electronic Payment Set Up Speak to our Payment Consultant 888-996-2273 or Click Here to get started!
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants Tagged with: contactless, credit card, credit card processing, customer, Digital wallets, electronic payments, finance, merchants, payments processing, point of sale, Security, smartphone, transactions
July 26th, 2017 by Elma Jane
Check out the wide range of smart wireless terminal connectivity options and know the difference.
Bluetooth Wireless: Designed for reliable Bluetooth connectivity even in the most demanding environments.
Rage – 300ft from base station
Roaming – paired to single base station
Setup – Communicates to base station out of the box
No. Of Devices – 7 Terminals per base station
Security – 16-Digit (128-Bit) PIN authentication and frequency hopping
Accept EMV Chip & PIN, magstripe and NFC/Contactless
WiFi: Designed for reliable WiFi connectivity, Wireless mobility for the point of sale.
Rage – 300ft from base station
Roaming – can roam between multiple access points enabling coverage of very large areas.
Setup – Requires WiFi Setup to connect to the network
No. Of Devices – Unlimited
Security – WiFi Protected Access (WPA)
Accept EMV Chip & PIN, magstripe and NFC/Contactless
3G Wireless: Bring compact, reliable 3G Wireless Technology and mobility to the point of sale.
Rage – unlimited – based on cellular coverage
Roaming – Seamless roaming anywhere there is cellular coverage
Setup – Plug and play with SIM card
No. Of Devices – Unlimited
Security – Certificate based cryptographic transport layer security
Accept EMV Chip & PIN, magstripe and NFC/Contactless
Wireless terminals provide merchants with a number of benefits including:
Mobility – enable merchants to better serve the customer and bring the transaction right to the point of service.
Printed Receipt – give your servers the capability to print a receipt for the customer even when away from the POS.
Variety of Payment Options – provide the ability to accept magstripe, EMV, and NFC payments including the latest mobile wallets.
For Electronic Payment Set Up Call Now 888-996-2273
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Credit Card Reader Terminal, Credit Card Security, EMV EuroPay MasterCard Visa, Near Field Communication Tagged with: bluetooth, chip, Contacless, EMV, magstripe, nfc, PIN, Security
