Basis Point Calculator

Basis point is term that refers to one one-hundreth of a percentage point. Shown as a percentage, one basis point is 0.01%; but Shown numerically, one basis point is 0.0001. Needless to say, deciphering basis points can get a little confusing. That’s why we’ve created this nifty basis point calculator that does the math for you. Just move the slider to calculate basis points and the associated charge for a given dollar amount.

Square: Process for Free, Just Like Starbucks

Update: September 2019 – Square has done away with it’s 2.75% flat rate pricing. Square charges transaction fees, effectively negating the pricing advantage described in this article. We’re leaving it here for historical record, but note that in many cases it may not be less expensive to use Square for small ticket transactions anymore. Businesses …

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The Truth Behind “We’ll Give You $500 if We Can’t Beat Your Rates” Offers

Okay, the offer doesn’t usually include a unicorn, but it might as well for all the good it does you if you’re trying to secure competitive pricing. Credit card processors that offer cash if they can’t “beat” or match your current processing rates will use a variety of tactics to get your business, and manipulate …

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QuickBooks Integration: Getting Credit Card Processing Data into QuickBooks

There are many processors who are able to offer integration or data export for QuickBooks, eliminating manual transaction entry. Types of QuickBooks Solutions Firstly, it’s important to understand which QuickBooks programs or systems you want to integrate. Intuit offers several QuickBooks solutions: accounting software, payment processing, and point-of-sale software. QuickBooks Accounting Software QuickBooks accounting software …

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