The Retailers and Cards website provides general help and guidance for both new and existing merchants (a retailer or shop) on accepting cards for their businesses. The site has been designed by APACS, the UK trade association for payments and for those institutions that deliver payment services to customers.
This site contains information about:
- How cards can help a merchant’s business.
- Issues to consider about accepting cards.
- Types of product and services available to merchants.
- Protecting a merchant’s business from card fraud.
- Where a merchant can find out more information.
- Card industry glossary of terms.
For merchants who are thinking about taking cards, here are some key points to consider:
- Customers increasingly expect to be able to pay by cards.
- Setting up card accepting facilities is quick and easy.
- An acquiring bank can provide information about safely accepting card payments.
For merchants already accepting cards, the Products and Services section may be helpful. It looks at new ways cards can be used to improve business e.g. if a merchant with a shop on the high street now wants to sell their goods and services online. In addition, the pages on card fraud provide general guidance to help protect a business from becoming a victim of card fraud.
