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Many claim the penalties are being imposed wrongly, and others have been shocked to be fined for breaking rules they didn’t even know existed.

Businesses must prove they are keeping customers’ credit and debit card details safe from fraudsters. This usually means storing them in an approved electronic format.

Small business owners say they are happy to abide by the rules – but claim that they have never been told how they are implemented or regulated.

Those who break the rules have to pay tiny fines, sometimes as low as a few pence, which are added to each credit card transaction.

These fines can build up to hundreds of pounds over the course of a year.

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The Chase Freedom Card offers unlimited cash back rewards that never expire. There is no annual fee, and promotions offer 1% cash back on all purchases, and 2% on each dollar you spend on air travel booked through the Chase booking tool.

Cardholders with a U.S. mailing address can also earn 3% cash back in a quarterly bonus on rotating categories.

A current promotion offers 0% interest for 6 or 12 months, depending upon your credit history. To qualify for this card, you must possess a credit history clear of any bankruptcy and clear of any serious delinquencies. Read more…

Buffolo is having a hot deal now until December 25th: buy any gift card for 20% off – just use coupon code GC12 for the discount! Gift cards are available in $50, $100, $150 or $200 denominations and there doesn’t appear to be a limit on the number of gift cards you can buy with this promotion.

To top it off, all gift cards come with free shipping. Enjoy!

When looking at ways to boost sales, it helps to review how certain consumer credit card processing benefits might provide an incentive to buy. As people stretch their gift giving budgets by using credit during the holidays, they are even more likely to do so if there is a promise of a reward for using their credit card.

Do Credit Card Rewards Help Consumers Justify Purchases?

Airline points are a common benefit for credit card users, and are usually the reason people are willing to make purchases on a card.

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Using a credit card to save money really is possible, with wise use of gasoline rebate cards. When you pay your balance in full each month and avoid interest charges, it’s like free money – as long as you aren’t paying an annual fee.

Here’s what to look for when you compare gas cards:

The annual fee, of course. If you travel extensively and the rebate is high, it might be worth choosing a card with a fee. But do the math before you choose.

Next, the amount of the rebate. Cards vary from 1% up to 5% for some station-specific credit cards. And that makes a huge difference! S Read more…