Credit card fraud is a growing menace, with global losses reaching a staggering $28.65 billion in 2021. This article equips you with the knowledge to combat this threat, safeguard your business, and prevent costly chargebacks. Fraudulent Felons: Unveiling the Perpetrators Credit card fraudsters employ various tactics. Here are the most common ones: Vulnerability Check: Businesses Most at Risk Certain businesses…
In February 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new disclosure rules regarding cybersecurity. Despite being designed for the benefit of public companies, these rules also affect trucking companies that do business with public firms. Why is this the case? Simple: trucking companies’ computer networks are often linked with networks of their public company customers. As a result,…
In the past decade, there’s been a notable growth in credit and debit card transactions worldwide. By 2021, 65% of Americans (about 168 million people) used credit cards. As a result, merchants today simply can’t afford not to accept credit card payments. The question is: which credit card payment solutions should you opt for? In this article, we’ll go over…
These days, being a good business owner requires a thorough understanding of credit card processing fees. If you’re not sure what’s the difference between flat rates and interchange plus rates, for example, there’s a decent chance you’re losing money on every transaction. Want to ensure you’ll maximize your savings on payment fees? Here’s what makes the above two pricing models…
At MONA we take pride in our partnership with PIA and are honored to have been featured in their latest article. Here’s what they had to say about their latest experience with our team: MONA Payment Solutions, a merchant services and credit card processing company, has been a PIA Partner since 2018. During this time we’ve used them for our…
Thanks to the wonders of the internet, it’s never been easier to sell your products or services to people across the globe. As nice as this opportunity is, however, it comes with some drawbacks. One of them is the cross-border fee, which is a fee you pay every time your business sells something to a customer who is using a…
Thanks to the constant digital advancements, making payments has never been easier. Instead of having to search for the closest ATM or scrounging for loose change, all we need to do is tap our credit card at the point of sale. Even at this level of convenience, though, there’s still a sense that things could be even easier, safer, and…
With millions of malware and phishing attacks reported in the world on a daily basis, many businesses are looking into ways to improve their digital payment security. One such technology that has made waves is called 3D Secure, a protocol designed to act as an additional security layer on online credit and debit transactions. Not sure whether you should invest…
MONA Payment Solutions, a leading provider of merchant services, is proud to announce its partnership with the California Trucking Association (CTA). This partnership will provide CTA members with access to MONA’s innovative payment processing products, allowing them to streamline their operations and increase their efficiency. The California Trucking Association is the largest trucking trade association in the state of California,…
Every growing business needs a way to keep its sensitive information safe and secure – particularly when it comes to online payments. This is where the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) comes in. This standard, put forth by all the major credit card companies, serves as an essential security method to reduce costly data breaches. Want to…