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    Tiny business stays busy making Norwegian flatbread  Nov 17, 2009
    Granrud's doesn't accept credit cards. The company only recently began using PayPal, a secure payment method for online orders. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)

    Ecommerce Products  Nov 14, 2009
    With Quick Shopping Cart, you can accept credit cards, integrate your store with PayPal, offer multiple shipping options (UPS, USPS, FedEx), list your products on eBay and much more ... Accept credit cards with SSL ... Accept credit cards with SSL. (BioMetNews.com)

    Delta going cashless on US flights  Nov 11, 2009
    There are some exceptions: Delta will still take cash and credit on international flights, and it does not accept credit cards on Delta Connection flights on its regional carrier partners. With the move, Delta joins many other airlines that have gone to cashless cabins - including Airways, American, and United. (Boston Globe)

    Head of the Class, Nov. 5 edition  Nov 6, 2009
    Not all vendors accept credit cards. Cash and checks are acceptable. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    HDNet's 'Dan Rather Reports' Exposes Texas 'Pill Mills'  Oct 27, 2009
    These clinics, commonly known as "pill mills," operate mostly on a walk-in, first come - first serve basis, and do not accept credit cards, or insurance. The average visit is around $85. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Swipe and read  Oct 22, 2009
    "We want to be more progressive. There aren't that many people that have racks out there that accept credit cards.". In addition to coins, the new IMPACT vending machines, sold by Bellatrix Systems Inc., take all forms of debit and credit cards and are expected to give readers a more convenient way to buy their daily newspaper. (Juneau Empire)

    Apps that keep you happy on the road  Oct 18, 2009
    Opening the app launches a comprehensive list of local services, with details on whether the companies accept credit cards or are cash only. Touching the listing allows you to call the company straight from the app. (Boston Globe)

    How to Cut Credit-Card Fees  Oct 17, 2009
    But small shops like Dollhouse Bettie, which has annual revenue of over $350,000, can reduce how much they pay to accept credit cards, to a point, with some effort. Merchants paid $62. (BusinessWeek)

    Philly cabdrivers’ leader acquitted of assault  Oct 16, 2009
    Blount acknowledged that he violated taxi regulations by having the cab in service when it was unable to accept credit cards. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Philly cabdrivers leader acquitted of assault Rating: 0 Friday, October 16, 2009 12:08 AM EDT PHILADELPHIA (AP) The president of the Taxi Workers Alliance of Philadelphia has been acquitted of aggravated assault and other... (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    World Cup Travel GuidePlan on joining the U.S. in South Africa next summer? Grant Wahl has a must-read filled with tips.  Oct 16, 2009
    Gas stations don't accept credit cards; only cash. (Credit cards are in common use everywhere else. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Soviet past,Russian future?  Oct 14, 2009
    As Trans-Dniester is not officially recognized, local banks are unlikely to have ATMs or accept credit cards or traveler's checks. The region has its own currency, the Trans-Dniestrian rouble, which is unrecognized internationally. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Vendor transition  Oct 11, 2009
    A requirement that vendors accept credit cards forced many to buy card readers and start paying monthly service fees. The new costs add up to thousands of dollars, Rocca said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Golden Tee 2010 Hits the Streets in Annual Autumn Rite  Oct 1, 2009
    Some yearly updates usher in big technological breakthroughs, like machines that accept credit cards or are compatible with HDTVs. Others launch innovative marketing moves, like awarding winners with cash prizes ($25 million to date) or enabling players to upload great shots to YouTube. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Beacon Hill Roll Call  Sep 17, 2009
    More proposals Other measures that were part of the State Administration hearing include banning alcohol advertising on any state-owned or operated property (H 1113); requiring most state agencies and departments to accept credit cards as a form of payment for all licenses, services, fines, and other transactions (H 2997); requiring that all telephone voice-mail systems used by any state offices, boards and agencies give all callers the option of speaking with a live operator (S 1462). Shhhhhhh... (Malden Observer, MA)

    The silent tak bat processional happens at dawn.  Sep 12, 2009
    Some of the larger hotels and restaurants accept credit cards, but smaller guesthouses and less-expensive restaurants do not. SAFETY. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Paying Water Bills Can Go On The Credit Card  Sep 10, 2009
    The water department has modified its online system to accept credit cards as well as checking or savings account payments, and credit cards machines have been installed at the utility's headquarters for customers who wish to pay there. Customers who log in at can use the "pay online" link to reach a page administered by Webster Bank, which handles the transactions. (FOX61, CT)

    DLNR has Plan B to protect special areas  Aug 30, 2009
    The parking fees, approved by BLNR members at their August meeting, are proposed to be collected through an automated system that will accept credit cards and will generate an estimated $3 million a year, she said. The fee system will be phased in at the eight state parks over the next year, and public discussions will take place regarding the matter, she said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Rising debt forces China's banks to scale back on credit card issuance  Aug 16, 2009
    Nearly all shops and restaurants in major Chinese cities accept credit cards. Roughly one third of credit card payments, or 1. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Have card, will shop  Aug 16, 2009
    A friend mentions that when she was a student in the United States (where they accept credit cards everywhere for even small amounts though that might be changing nowadays what with all the bad debt. she used to swipe her card whenever she was short of funds with nary a thought to how she would pay it all off eventually. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    AARP:  Follow the World's Longest Yard Sale Alongside Highway 127  Aug 6, 2009
    Many vendors do not accept credit cards or checks, and there may be a dearth of ATMs on some stretches. Even bathrooms can be hard to find in some areasand that's when you have to turn to campsites or the great outdoors. (Kentucky Post)

    Cambridge taxi drivers take issue with accepting credit cards  Aug 5, 2009
    Many Cambridge taxi drivers have taken issue with one of the city s newest proposals that would require all taxis to accept credit cards. The biggest issue the drivers have with this proposal, the most controversial of the five changes addressed in the License Commission s Taxi Subcommittee meeting last week, is that by making credit card acceptance mandatory, an important business decision is taken out of the companies hands. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    Forwarding parcels made easy  Aug 3, 2009
    Adding to the complexities are webstores that only accept credit cards issued in the United States and clearing local customs, said Tricore Pte Ltd general manager Wong Yee Huei. As an active online shopper himself, Wong said that there is an amazing range of brands and products available on the Internet that are not found locally. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Artist will show work at Great River Days  Aug 1, 2009
    Thompson sells her work, but cannot accept credit cards. Thompson, who was a salutatorian for the Muscatine High School Class of 1937, said she didn t attend college, but was employed by several different businesses. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Hackers Bypass S.F.'s E-Parking Meters  Jul 31, 2009
    Hackers Say They Can Trick The City's Electronic Parking Meters Into Accepting "Prepaid" Cards With A Value Of $999. By Declan McCullagh (CBS). (CBS News)

    Accused forger faces state charges  Jul 27, 2009
    With many secure PA DSS certified software applications and its top-of-the-line PCI DSS Level 1 secure payment gateway, CHARGE Anywhere provides end-to-end secure solutions that enable merchants to accept credit cards anywhere, any time. "With the certification of the BlackBerry Tour, CHARGE Anywhere remains in its leadership position with Feds charge 3 with robberies, NY officer's murder Federal authorities have filed conspiracy, robbery and murder charges against three men accused of a $1... (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Government not held to same rules on credit cards  Jul 26, 2009
    The other group was made of merchants who mostly wanted to make the point that while they were required to accept credit cards, even for tiny transactions, the public should be aware that it is financially challenging to small businesses to pay a credit card processing fee plus a percentage of the sale. One reader wrote: You should make the customer aware and give them a dummy slap for expecting to use a credit card for a $2 or $3 purchase. (Boston Globe)

    Changes to S.F. parking permits proposed  Jul 23, 2009
    The report also suggests keeping a close eye on SFpark, a mostly federally funded, $25 million project started this year to use high-tech parking meters that accept credit cards and charge drivers more the longer they keep their car in the space. Users can receive text messages when their time is running out and pay for more time with their cell phone. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    City wants to charge for parking at Amtrak  Jul 20, 2009
    The city is contemplating having the machine accept credit cards but aren t yet decided because of what this would cost the city in usage fees. A basic machine costs $15,000 but there are a number of additional features that can be added, such as the smart card reader and an alert system that would wirelessly warn the police when there is something wrong with any part of the device. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    Phone scam targets auto repair shops  Jul 16, 2009
    The scam starts with a phone call to a body shop from a desperate "consumer" who claims their vehicle is wrecked out-of-state, wants it repaired locally and claims the towing company will not accept credit cards. The caller asks the auto repair company to charge a provided credit card number, possibly stolen, for thousands of dollars. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Treasurer's offices now accept credit cards  Jul 9, 2009
    Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2009 SIOUX CITY -- Woodbury County Treasurer Bob Knowler announced Wednesday that each of the four treasurer's offices in the county can now accept credit cards for tax payment and/or motor vehicle fees. "We have been unable to accept in-person (over the counter) credit cards for several years because of credit card companies' rules," Knowler said. (Sioux City Journal)

    Debate heightens over Capital City's moniker  Jul 9, 2009
    " donaldj wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:40 AM:" to lovemyboyssave your coins if you come to chicago-the mayor leased the parking meters to a private co. and it is very expensive to park downtown (they accept credit cards to park) we are outraged at this dumb moveboscoe-we had 26 shootings last weekend besides all your stuff-so the garbage is all over. my car got hit so many times by illegals i dont even get it fixed anymore don lazochicago " splatmouse wrote on Jul 8, 2009 11:11 AM:" boscoe I really... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Stock futures point to mixed Wall Street open  Jul 8, 2009
    The retailer, which sells most of its merchandise for below 10, has won over bargain-hunting shoppers amid the recession and has started to accept credit cards and food stamps. Pepsi Bottling reports earnings for the second quarter. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Urine-filled catheter cans anger Neb. merchants  Jun 26, 2009
    With a growing need for convenient payment options, contractors, delivery people, tradeshow vendors, and anyone else looking to accept credit cards wherever their business takes them, can now securely process credit card transactions. This application promises to save valuable time and money with immediate approvals as well as the convenience of automatic email receipts. (Fresno Bee)

    AP IMPACT: Weak security enables credit card hacks  Jun 18, 2009
    "But they don't want to strangle the goose that laid the golden egg by making it too hard to accept credit cards, because that's bad for everybody.". Related Searches. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Pay With Plastic, Risk Your Personal Data  Jun 16, 2009
    "But they don't want to strangle the goose that laid the golden egg by making it too hard to accept credit cards, because that's bad for everybody.". MMIX The Associated Press. (CBS News)

    Credit card hackers exploit lax security  Jun 16, 2009
    "But they don't want to strangle the goose that laid the golden egg by making it too hard to accept credit cards, because that's bad for everybody.". lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    The fees on debit and credit transactions raise costs for all, critics say  Jun 3, 2009
    When merchants accept credit cards, people spend more than if they pay for their purchases with cash (a fact backed up by academic studies). Lenders fear that if outrage over the fees grows, Congress may roll back the interchange fees or cap them. (Boston Globe)

    Singletary: Good riddance to the credit subsidy  May 31, 2009
    LARRY KLOSE wrote on May 29, 2009 9:56 PM:" Your column makes some good points but omits one important subsidy to credit card issuers that most commentators omit: merchants and other businesses which accept credit cards must pay a fee to the clearing house for the credit card between 1 and 3 % per transaction. Some companies demand more: I've had several merchants say they avoid taking American Express cards because of the high fees. They've asked me to use another issuer's card. Some merchants... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Driving From Tucson To San Carlos, ...  May 29, 2009
    Most gas stations do not accept credit cards, but will accept U.S. currency. Be careful crossing (topes) in the small towns of Imuris and Santa Ana. (Suite101.com)

    Medford Police clamping down on parking June 1  May 28, 2009
    But they come with a price tag of around $14,000 each, Marks estimated, while traditional meters, which now can accept credit cards, run closer to $350. I think we ve got to stay very basic for now, Marks said, referencing the city s impending budgetary crisis. (Medford Transcript, MA)

    Meg Whitman writing book on values, tenure at eBay  May 26, 2009
    Accept credit cards on eBay. The hassle-free solution. (Yahoo News)

    Keeping them legal  May 23, 2009
    Wilmoth can accept credit cards, but more often is paid in cash. Occasionally, she has had to spray the bills with Febreze before depositing them in the county coffers. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Small Business Strategies  May 22, 2009
    GoPayment's a service that allows a small business to accept credit cards on any mobile phone with an Internet connection. And it means you can get paid a lot faster. (USA Today -- Money)

    Your say Have you been ripped off?  May 21, 2009
    On mothers day, I had made arrangements to take my mother out to lunch at her favourite cafe, that didn't accept credit cards, because the cost to them for having merchant facilities as set by the greedy banks is too high for their small business. I had hardly any cash in my transaction account, as it was all in my St George "high interest" online account, earning a massive 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    U.S. Senate backs credit-card limits  May 20, 2009
    The senator also favors reforming "interchange fees," the fees paid when merchants accept credit cards for purchases. He said he thinks credit card issuers have an "unfair advantage" over merchants. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)

    Credit card reforms up for Senate vote  May 19, 2009
    Get all details and find importance of Accept Credit Cards Online. Find a guide with effective tips help in searching Best Credit Cards. (Yahoo News)

    NH beach features new parking system  Apr 28, 2009
    The stations accept credit cards, quarters, tokens and bills and allow visitors to choose the amount of time they need. The system will be ready May 1, when the state starts charging for parking on the seacoast. (Concord Monitor)

    As I See It: No pay phones left to dial help (April 16)  Apr 16, 2009
    Pay phones can be made to accept credit cards, debit cards, calling cards or even tokens/coins. Just they don t need to be put back on each corner, but how about every two to three blocks or so. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Love, comfort await animals at Maui refuge  Apr 13, 2009
    They also accept credit cards over the phone at 808-572-8308. Animal lover Leslie Kawamoto has been with The Advertiser for 18 years, or 133 in dog years. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Smart Credit Tips for a Recession  Apr 10, 2009
    If you're part of that population and you accept credit cards, using a service like AdvanceMe (MerchantCashAdvanceInfo. com) can provide immediate working capital in exchange for future credit card receivables. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Letter: Credit convenience needed regardless of new legislation  Apr 7, 2009
    When a business wants to accept credit cards, it needs to obtain a merchant account and agree to a merchant contract ... I understand that businesses pay costly transaction fees to accept credit cards. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    A top-10 list no one wants to be on in Wellesley  Mar 27, 2009
    These new machines will accept credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) and have receipts showing the date they expire. Neighboring cities and towns, such as Cambridge and Brookline, are experimenting with even newer meter technology, including those that are solar powered. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Williams owes $140,000 in back taxes  Mar 27, 2009
    "The tax commissioner's office is getting close to being able to accept credit cards for payment. The program has been installed, and Smith expected credit card payments to be accepted any day. A collection agency also has been hired to assist with collections. The company gets a percentage of payments from overdue bills.Debbie Jacobs, Rabun County clerk and chief financial officer, said the county was owed about 941,000 of the overdue taxes. The rest is owed to the Rabun County Board of... (Clayton Tribune, GA)

    A to Z of factory shops  Mar 24, 2009
    Not all factory shops will accept credit cards and cheques. When paying by cheque, ID is often required. (iAfrica.com)

    State parks fees won't take effect immediately  Mar 20, 2009
    moze401 wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:57 PM:" Probably cause they will have collect the fee somehow. That means toll booth person at each parking lot or each front gate. Like that will be included in the budget. Of course the park supervisor could do that and actually earn their salary. If you have land around the parks you could charge 4 dollars and let people walk on to park property. They could just put up I-pass boothes or accept credit cards and have banks charge fees. ". keep-sarcasm-alive wrote... (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Mobile Marketing: Cell-ebrate Sales with E-Commerce iPhone Apps  Mar 7, 2009
    Use it to create a customizable online presence in minutes and accept credit cards. With the iPhone app you can view up-to-the-minute sales statistics and monitor your store's performance wherever you go. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Letters to the editor (Feb. 25)  Feb 26, 2009
    Jules wrote on Feb 25, 2009 10:24 AM:" Theresa, you do realize that businesses that accept credit cards already figure the card company's rake into the prices, don't you? You aren't one of those "businesses are supposed to be altruistic until they go bankrupt" people who thinks businesses pay every additional cost of doing business out of their own pockets, are you? Like the $44,000 tax on beer that Calipooia Brewing would have to pay if the proposed beer tax is enacted, which no reasonable... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Annette Kelly Scott Gilliland, owner of Adventure Coffee, brings fresh roasted Java to the Farmers Market weekly.  Feb 25, 2009
    I accept credit cards, cash, checks, first-born. no wait; I have enough of those. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Solar-Powered Parking Meters Installed  Feb 19, 2009
    The 51 meters run on solar-generated electrical power, accept credit cards, prepaid parking "value" cards or coins, and can be installed on existing poles, according to the mayor's office. According to Sanders' office, the solar-powered mechanisms are more environmentally friendly than the existing meters because the devices do not require the use of disposable batteries. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Businesses see impact of downturn first-hand  Feb 12, 2009
    When it s time to settle up, the customer acts surprised that Kapsimalis doesn t accept credit cards, in spite of the clear sign posted on the door. With a promise to come back with cash, the customer absconds. (Beacon Villager, MA)

    Parking space: The next generation  Feb 11, 2009
    com Historic downtown Athens will grow a little more futuristic with new solar-powered parking meters that accept credit cards and dollar bills, and spit out a paper receipt drivers can display in the car window ... Historic downtown Athens will grow a little more futuristic with new solar-powered parking meters that accept credit cards and dollar bills, and spit out a paper receipt drivers can display in the car window. (Athens Banner-Herald)


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