Payment Technology
What is Cyber Hygiene? – Cybersecurity Awareness Month
As its Cyber Awareness month we’ve taken the opportunity to put together some information on how you and your business can stay safe online.
7th October 2024
As its Cyber Awareness month we’ve taken the opportunity to put together some information on how you and your business can stay safe online.
The integration of AI tools in payment processing offers several advantages, read our article to see some of the ways AI is being used within the payment industry.
It’s true! Virtual terminal from Yorkshire Payments allows you to accept card payments from customers anytime, anywhere with an internet connection on any of your devices (Laptop, desktop, tablet, smart phone).
When you make a sale, have you ever wondered about the process behind the payment? Your sale embarks on a multi-step journey all in the fraction of a second. See our Life Cycle of a Card Payment to see an example of a card payment process.
When shopping online the payment goes on a journey, all in a matter of a few seconds. See our infographic of the life cycle of an online payment to understand more about the process.
Our relationship with cash is ever changing, with the introduction of credit cards and card terminals it’s never been easier for payment transactions. But where did it all begin? Read below of the history of card payments.
Over the last two years consumers have moved further away from cash, and are noticing the benefits of going cashless. More and more people are opting for digital payments resulting in more demand for businesses to offer more flexible ways to pay.
Businesses all over the UK have had to adapt and change very quickly since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. Lockdowns and restrictions have had a huge impact on the way businesses operate, with some of the biggest impacts being on the retail, travel, entertainment and hospitality industries.
It really is that time of the year again and shoppers are quickly getting into the present shopping spirit all over Yorkshire.
Over the past 5 years the payments industry and businesses have become incredibly familiar with contactless payments in the UK.
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