Q1 – 2021 Quarterly news and updates
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Audit Advantage has a new look! For a long time, our customers have come to recognize the Audit Advantage stoplight logo. Our original MONITOR program helped customers identify payment processing savings with a unique ‘stoplight’ approach. Our product offering has grown over the last few years, and we needed a logo that would take
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Interactive PCI Annual Checklist
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
PCI compliance can seem like an overwhelming task if you don’t use a PCI management solution like Audit Advantage PCI. The Audit Advantage program is powered by our partners at Security Metrics. They have prepared a handout that divides PCI responsibilities into a simplified annual checklist. Click here to see the checklist! Click here if
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Q4-2020 Industry updates from Audit Advantage
Tuesday, 02 February 2021
Podcast: 5 Things You Can Do NOW to Prevent Cyber Attacks The current online landscape is vast and complex. Employees are working from home and customers are shopping online. Companies are facing new challenges and hackers know it! Our PCI partners at Security Metrics have prepared an informative podcast that discusses the online threats and
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Q3 – 2020 Industry Updates
Thursday, 15 October 2020
How does your processor compare to the competition? Audit Advantage audits hundreds of statements each quarter, and we are always comparing the costs between processors. Have you ever wondered how your processor compares to the competition? Please contact us to find out how your processor stacks up. If you know someone that is interested in
Q2-2020 Industry Updates
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Processors are beginning to raise fees now that businesses are reopening The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many businesses to temporarily close their doors. As these businesses begin to reopen, we are seeing credit card processors begin to increase costs and add new ‘junk’ fees. These are the Top 3 areas our analysts will be monitoring
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Q1-2020 Industry Updates
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
During COVID-19, merchants need Audit Advantage more than ever Processors are always looking for ways to increase their profits. The current economic conditions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic are motivating credit card processors to squeeze more profit out of merchants like you. Here are the top 3 reasons why merchants need Audit Advantage now: Our analysts
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Q4-2019 Industry Updates
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
In 2019, Audit Advantage helped merchants avoid hundreds of fee increases Credit card processors are notorious for increasing their fees. They have created thousands of ways to boost their profit from unsuspecting merchants. Here are 3 of the most common ways processors raised their hidden fees in 2019: Inflating the Visa, MC and Discover Assessments
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Q3-2019 Industry Updates
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Understanding your credit card processing fees Credit card processing fees are confusing. It can be difficult to understanding where your money is going. Processors are always looking to make more profit at your expense by hiding fees and increasing costs. In this article we’ll explain the 2 major components of your credit card processing costs;
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Q2-2019 Industry Updates
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Why you need a credit card processing consultant Credit card processing fees are one of the most under-appreciated areas to lower your operating costs. As your organization grows, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to your costs. A credit card processing consultant should be a critical part of your business management. Knowing that
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Q1-2019 Industry Updates
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Interchange downgrades could be costing you thousands Audit Advantage reviews hundreds of credit card processing statements each month and we help merchants lower their processing costs without having to switch processors! Most of the time, merchants don’t realize they are losing money because of poor Interchange qualification (aka Interchange downgrades). Interchange downgrades are avoidable. Click
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