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Square
- Equipment: Free magstripe card reader; $59 for contactless + chip reader; Stand, Terminal, and Register available for purchase.
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Our Review: 
(3.9) Explore a thorough review of Square's cost, security, and benefits for businesses. Find out if it's the right choice for you...
Payment Depot
- Equipment: POS (EMV, Magstripe, NFC, Contactless, Smart Terminals), Mobile Payment Processing, Online Payment Processing
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Our Review: (4.0) Is Payment Depot the best merchant service provider for your business? See how it compares to credit card processors...
Stax by fattmerchant
- Equipment: POS (EMV, Magstripe, Contactless, NFC), Mobile Payment Processing, Online Processing
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Our Review: (4.3) Stax Payments can save you up to 40% on credit card processing fees. But what's the catch? Read this review to find out...
Helcim
- Equipment: $109 for Helcim card reader; $349 for Helcim smart terminal
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Our Review: (3.8) Helcim is a top-rated merchant account provider for customer service. It offers interchange-plus pricing with volume discounts. Is it right for you?...
PaymentCloud
- Equipment: Available through third-party providers (Clover, Dejavoo, etc.)
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Our Review: (4.0) Find out the true value of PaymentCloud for merchants (including high risk businesses). Read the pros and cons before you commit...
Authorize.net
- Equipment: Supported Card Reader Required; Virtual Terminal Available
CDG Commerce
- Equipment: POS (EMV, Magstripe, Contactless, NFC), Mobile Payment Processing, Online Processing
Dharma
- Equipment: POS (EMV Chip & PIN, Chip & Signature, Contactless, NFC, Magstripe), Mobile Payment Processing, Virtual Terminal
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Our Review: (4.1) Dharma Merchant Services is an affordable credit card processing service for mid- to large-sized businesses. Read this review to find out if it's the right fit for your business...
National Processing
- Equipment: Card readers, terminals, and POS systems from Clover, SwipeSimple, Dejavoo, and Verifone; Mobile processing; Online gateway; ACH payments
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Our Review: (3.7) National Processing offers lower processing rates than other flat-rate processors like Square. But what's the catch? Read on...
Get $500 If National Processing Can't Beat Your Current Rates*
Payanywhere
- Equipment: Free swipe + chip card reader; $59.95 for three-in-one card reader; Terminal and POS available for purchase
PayJunction
- Equipment: POS (EMV, Magstripe, Contactless, NFC), Mobile Payment Processing, ACH Payments, Recurring Billing, Online Processing
Payline
- Equipment: POS (EMV Chip & PIN, Magstripe, NFC/contactless), Mobile Payment Processing, Subscription Billing, ACH Payments, Online Processing
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Our Review: (4.0) Payline Data offers merchant services but can it help your business? Find out how the fees compare to processors like Square...
PayPal
- Equipment: PayPal Zettle card readers and terminals
Stripe
- Equipment: Online Processing, Terminal, Stripe for Marketplace & Platforms, Billing Services (subscription & invoicing)
Stripe charges straightforward low fees for online credit card payments. But it's not right for all businesses. Read on to see if it's right for you...
SumUp
- Equipment: $35 for SumUp Plus card reader
Amazon Pay
- Equipment: None available
Venmo
- Equipment: None needed
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Our Review: (4.0) Merchants can use Venmo to accept payment. But is this social-friendly payment service a good option for your business? Read this review before you get started...
Frontpoint
- Equipment: Minimum $99 for lowest tier/$199 for upper tier
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Our Review: (4.3) Looking for a DIY home security system? Frontpoint is popular. But is it right for your home? Read on for the pros and cons...
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Vivint
- Equipment: Some basic equipment included, with minimum of $99 equipment activation fee
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Our Review: (4.2) Vivint offers high-tech features that set it apart. But is this home security system worth the cost? Read this review to see if it's good...
SimpliSafe
- Equipment: $229 for basic package, or build your own
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Our Review: (3.8) SimpliSafe has low costs and no contract. But how good is this DIY home security system? Read on for the pros and cons and see how it compares...
ADT
- Equipment: Basic equipment included
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Our Review: (4.2) ADT is certainly the most popular name in home security, but is it really the best? Our in-depth review will give insight into its pros and cons...
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