Card Systems News and Events
Save a life for Christmas!
We all know pets can improve our health, why not help yourself or a loved one and save a pet at the same time? Forever Pets of SW Florida, a non-profit no-kill shelter, is a wonderful organization. We just adopted an adorable Maltese mix dog for one of our family...
7 Helpful Tips to make your Restaurant #1 on Everyone’s List this Holiday Season
People go to restaurants for a variety of reasons. But basically they want good food and expect great service. Restaurants sometimes become complacent when selling specialty drinks, specials of the day or even gift cards because they are short staffed or just plain...
Self-Order Kiosks Automate Restaurants and Reduce Labor Costs
Restaurants and hospitality owners and their customers everywhere love the new Self-Order Kiosks. Self-Order Kiosks provide an affordable, simple to use ordering system that turns tables faster and improves the dining experience. Your patron can now order at a table...
Cyber Monday….don’t miss out on Holiday selling opportunities!
Will Cyber Monday produce the 6.6 billion dollars in expected online sales today? With the impact and residual effects of Harvey and Irma this year, we could all use a boost in sales. The big question is..... Do you have an online offering and/or do you at least...
Shopping Extravaganza!
Please come and join us today at the Crown Plaza for an afternoon and evening of fun, fabulous fashions and accessories! This year we are pleased to announce there will be a wider array of sizes for everyone. All proceeds go to help the women of Southwest...
Gift Cards for the Holidays in a SNAP
Here we are with the Holiday Season just around the corner. Are you ready? Have you implemented everything you can to ensure your business is getting a nice big piece of the retail spending pie this Holiday Season? So what about gift cards? Did you know that shoppers...
2017 Apex Awards and SWFL Dress for Success
A fabulous evening was had by all at the 2017 Apex Award Ceremony. There was more than glamorous and beautiful women attending this event. All are accomplished women who gave their time, knowledge and experience to make a difference in our community. It was especially...
FEMA Business and Individual Assistance
Business and Individual Assistance for Lee and Collier Counties Now Available If you, your business or a family member has been affected by hurricane Irma here are some valuable resources to help you get help in the aftermath of the storm. Check your address and apply...
The Next Generation of Restaurant Technology
Living in the age of smartphones, apps, and online ordering restaurants are being pushed into adopting new technology to meet guest expectations and deliver best in class customer service. Customers and restaurant owners alike are wanting to see newer technology...
Online Classes For Stealing Credit Card Data?
Secrets of the Dark Web Cybercriminals can take an in-depth, six-week course of 20 lectures, in Russian, on Carding…learning how to steal credit card data from insecure databases or buy the data on the dark web. They can also take information on emails and passwords...
Phishing Emails Targeting Business Addresses
Recently it was announced that email recipients were experiencing a new phishing scam that appeared to be a Delta Airlines ticket receipt. These emails may look very similar to an actual Delta email with a few slight differences. The picture below points out some...
Who Are Today’s Decision Makers?
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A WOMAN You may be stunned to learn just how much women’s economic power has increased in recent years. Their impact on consumer economy and influence in decision-making has elevated them to account for 85% of all consumer purchases. ...
Did You Know Credit Card Surcharges In Florida Are NO LONGER Prohibited
Did You Know Credit Card Surcharges In Florida Are NO LONGER Prohibited? Major changes to the interpretation of freedom of speech now make it possible for Florida merchants to recoup processing costs via surcharging. SURCHARGE OR CONVENIENCE FEE – What is the...
Small Business Can Compete
Most small business owners ask themselves is " will I be able to compete against my big box store and online competition?" When we hear the name Ace Hardware we may not always think about them being a small local business. In fact, each location is owned and operated...
Do You Get Robocalls?
We have recently received callers indicating "Credit Card Systems" has contacted them numerous times with a robocall. A robocall is a computerized autodialer that, when picked up, delivers a prerecorded message typically with a very friendly voice. In the past,...
Meet The Clover Flex, POS In The Palm Of Your Hand
Help Your Business Run More Efficiently The new Clover Flex is an all in one device that will help you better assist customers, no matter where they are in your business. Need to bust a line? Use the Clover Flex to work transactions and reduce line congestion. Having...
Hacker Awareness and Internet Security
Today more than ever it’s difficult to turn on your television, tablet, smartphone, or computer without being alerted that another attack on the internet is taking place. At times we hear about hackers taking control of millions of computers with the looming threat of...
Restaurant Point Of Sale With Simple EMV Integration
The following story about our restaurant point of sale system with simple EMV integration comes to us as a courtesy of Card Systems and Skurla’s POS Solutions in Anchorage, Alaska. If you'd like to take a test drive and see this system in action, please contact Card...
Any Device or Operating System Can Be Hacked
What is your data security policy? Yesterday, Akamai's daily tracker reported over 29 million hacking attempts in a 24 hour period. It is not just Windows, as Robert Herjavec, a leading expert in cybersecurity, states, "any device can be breached." He also states...
RansomWare A Reason To Keep your POS Systems up to date
By now you have heard about the WannaCry ransomware attack affecting organizations around the world today. This serious threat isn't just affecting large businesses, it is widespread. It could put your business at a standstill, so take it seriously. Make sure you...
Flokibot – POS Malware
Flokibot - POS Malware A new point of sale malware spotted in the wild named "Flokibot" is slowly making its way to point of sale systems worldwide. The Flokibot malware was found compromising several point-of-sale systems in South Amerca, explicitly Brazil. A limited...
A Fashion Night in Black & White 2017
It’s that time of year again! The Summer Collection preview and fashion show. Wear your finest black & white cocktail attire for an evening of fun and fashion. This year's keynote speaker will be Donna Noce, White House Black Market President and Founding Board...
Card Systems Marketing Tips: Writing A Blog
What About Blog? If you are a small to medium sized business owner, you may have a blog included in your current website. Everyone says blogging is great for my business and will drive traffic to my site! How does this work? What am I supposed to do? Writing a blog...
MasterCard New 2 Series Card Deadline Approaching
MasterCard’s New 2-Series Card Deadline The new 2-Series BIN (bank identification number) is going to be circulating shortly. When the new cards are released the old card beginning with the 5-digit will be joined by cards beginning with the 2-digit. Be sure to start...