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Credit card processing is more than just customers tapping, dipping, or swiping to pay. Start by understanding how to find the best credit card reader.

Find the tools you need to confidently use your business’s credit card processing equipment at any stage. Browse this category for some of our helpful guides, like the complete list of credit card decline codes.

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7 Best Clover Alternatives and Competitors for 2026

Clover POS is among today’s most popular point-of-sale (POS) options. It’s an all-in-one system perfect for restaurants and retail stores. But it's also not your…

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Invalid Merchant ID Error Code: What It Means and What to Do

An invalid merchant ID error code is an alarming, yet common inconvenience many merchants must deal with when processing credit card transactions. While most card…

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Reviewing Error Codes: What Does Error Code 28 Mean?

It's possible that when you are running a credit or debit card, you'll receive error code 28. While credit card payment processing makes life a…

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How to Deal With a Hold Code 43

When you run a credit or debit card, you may come across hold code 43. When a credit card transaction does not go through, the…

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Hold Code 41: Lost Card

As you are ringing up a customer, you may come across hold code 41. Accepting payment is the final step on a merchant’s way to…

Deciphering Your Hold Code 07

Hold code 07 is a common terminal message you may receive when accepting credit card payments for your business. Many customers prefer to complete their…

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How to Clear Payment Decline Code 93

If you're running a credit or debit card, you may come across decline code 93. When a transaction cannot go through, a terminal will return…

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Decline Code 65: What Does It Mean?

When you are accepting credit and debit cards, you may come across decline code 65. If you get a decline code when processing a credit…

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Why Am I Receiving a Decline Code 57 Message?

When you're running a credit or debit card, you may come across decline code 57. It's important to understand what this means so you can…

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What Does a Decline Code 54 Mean?

When you accept cards as a method of payment, you may come across decline code 54. Not only does accepting credit and debit cards increase…

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