Official Leap Payments Blog

Welcome to the Leap Payments blog. The top source for credit card processing and merchant service news. From terminals to new laws, we cover what is most important for merchants.

Finding the Right Merchant Credit Card Account

Having a merchant credit card account is as important as having a cash register. Merchant credit card accounts allow retailers and other vendors to process credit card transactions. As more and more consumers rely primarily on plastic to make transactions, businesses large and small must adapt to meet customer expectations. Merchant credit card processors are […]

How to Get Authorized for a Merchant Service Account

As the owner of a new and growing business, you may have managed without a merchant service provider account. Now, you want to grow your volume to a new level and still be able to manage cash flow efficiently. It’s time to become authorized for a merchant service account to process credit card payments. If […]

Processing Solutions for E-cigarette Sales

Credit card processing services for e-cigarette retailers and online sellers can be tough to come by. If you sell electronic cigarettes or vapor products, traditional merchant service companies will either not support your business or charge you excessively high processing rates because they will classify you as a “high risk” account. This means that they […]

Tips To Grow Your Home-Based Business

Just because you sell goods and services out of your home doesn’t mean your business isn’t reputable or has no capability for growth. Being the owner of a home-based business, simply because you start small does not mean you need to remain small. Grow your home-based business with a merchant account provider you trust. Many […]