AI continues to take the world by storm. It’s hard to go a day without grappling with the newest major breakthrough, as everything from cars to customer service gets automated. It’s even harder to figure out what it means for our industry. One thing is certain: major changes are already underway, and tomorrow’s payment space […]
The payments industry is evolving fast, with new technologies transforming how we send, receive, and track money. There are more options than ever to pay, and transaction fees are lower than ever before. We get more useful information from every payment, driving better service and higher sales. But while these innovations promise so much, there […]
The way people move money is changing fast—and peer-to-peer (P2P) payments are leading the charge. Whether it’s splitting a dinner bill, paying rent, or sending a gift, platforms like Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal have become household names. With just a few taps on a phone, users can instantly transfer funds from one account to […]
In 2024, COCARD hit some major milestones that underscore our commitment to growth, innovation, and continued leadership in the payment solutions space. This was our first full year of strategic integration with MiCamp, and we’ve already seen positive transformations as a result of the partnership. Not only did we continue to grow, but this was […]
It’s a digital world; your customers know it, and they hope you know it too! One new solution that people love is the convenience and speed of contactless payment methods. From Apple Pay to tap-to-pay credit cards, contactless payments are becoming the preferred choice for many shoppers. For merchants, this shift presents an opportunity to […]
Paying just gets easier, cooler, and more futuristic as the years go by. For decades, the payment space was relatively static; people paid with plastic, cash, or the occasional check. Today, customers have a bounty of options to stylishly pay for goods and services. One option, attractive for its convenience and cool factor, is the […]
Before the massive network of member-owners and happy merchants, before booking over $10 billion in annual payment volume, and before rolling out some of the industry’s most sophisticated and seamless payment and CRM solutions in the industry, we knew we were special. COCARD has been a leader in payment processing since its inception, long before […]
For many, 2023 was a year of fear. Stubborn inflation, recession worries, and international conflict hung like a cloud over the US and the rest of the world. Despite a gloomy backdrop, the US economy proved more resilient than many expected, and there’s a stronger sense of optimism in 2024’s business outlook than there was […]
While attending Retail Now in Orlando, I purposefully compared POS solutions that were entirely Locally Installed, Cloud-Based and Hybrid. For some reading this article you may not be aware but the biggest trend in POS solutions is migrating to a hybrid solution. The premise is simple. A hybrid Point of Sale (POS) system combines elements […]
We know that surcharges for using a card can add up to a big bill every year for businesses. It makes sense to pass some of that cost along to the customers that incur them, not the ones who pay in cash. NCAs (non-cash adjustments) are gaining steam among merchants, and in most of the […]