International Bancard Blog & News

Some of the trendier merchant services companies are popular with small business owners looking to accept credit card payments easily. It may be easy at first with the initial card reader you’re given. However, you are going to end up paying more in fees, and your equipment will most likely not be EMV-compliant, a big safety concern for your business.

DETROIT, December 6, 2016 – Detroit-based, International Bancard, an industry-leading payment acceptance provider, announced its partnership with Lathrup Village-based Michigan First Credit Union, effectively offering the financial institution’s loyal business account members more user-friendly and secure ways of accepting multiple payment methods.

International Bancard helps grow businesses of all sizes by providing payment acceptance solutions, including credit and debit card processing, mobile payments, ACH, check acceptance, and gift card programs. Businesses all over Michigan and the United States rely on International Bancard’s market insight, data security knowledge, and client care to deliver exceptional service to more customers in more locations.

"It is important to International Bancard that we partner with Michigan-based businesses,” said International Bancard’s founder and CEO, David Iafrate. “We have worked hard to help businesses throughout the state realize their full growth potential and the key role payment acceptance plays in a successful business.”

“Michigan First is committed to offering top-tier services to our members, and as the technology and payments industries continue to evolve, this partnership was the next logical step to continue a positive growth trajectory for our organization and for our members,” said Michael Poulos, Michigan First President and CEO. “Together with International Bancard, we are helping to eliminate financial risks by providing businesses with the tools and resources needed to offer increased convenience in a safe and secure environment for their current and future customers.”

The partnership will provide Michigan First Credit Union’s members with International Bancard’s cutting-edge payment acceptance solutions, including:

DETROIT, Nov. 29, 2016 – International Bancard, a nationally recognized and industry leading financial technology-focused credit card processing company, has recently launched the IB Partner Club – a members-only sales partner program for experienced Independent Sales Organization (ISO) Agents.

International Bancard’s invitation only Partner Club is made up of highly-connected ISO Agents who are passionate, are deeply engaged in building relationships and want to give their clients the best payment acceptance solutions for their business. 

“The exclusivity of this program makes the IB Partner Club the best ISO Agent program in the country,” said International Bancard’s President, Gary Rutledge. “We know that International Bancard’s Sales Partners are the best-of-the-best and we treat them as such. Our Sales Partners receive unsurpassed VIP amenities, privileged product and service announcements, and an on-hand personalized team for their needs 24/7/365.” 

Sales Partners can expand their portfolio with International Bancard’s many services including a one-of-a-kind surcharging program. Through the surcharging program, Sales Partners can offer more solutions to their clients by allowing them to offset the cost and fees of credit card acceptance. Other services include aggressive revenue sharing, a members-only portal, options for small business funding, eCommerce and emerging market solutions and terminal lease programs, among International Bancard’s standard services. 

Gift card programs are terrific tools to motivate customers to purchase your products and services. These programs are easy to maintain and keep your customers engaged and  coming back to your business. Whether you have a retail store, a restaurant, or something in between, gift cards will help build your repeat customer base and attract new ones at the same time. The four biggest advantages your business will have by implementing a gift card program are: 

DETROIT, November, 8, 2016 – International Bancard, an industry-leading payment acceptance solutions provider, announced recently the promotion of long time employee, Tedi Falvo, to Director of Marketing, effective immediately.

In this role, Falvo will work alongside the company’s executive team to promote the International Bancard brand and drive lead generation through a number of different mediums including brand strategy, advertising, inbound marketing tactics, sales campaigns, product launches, public relations, and partner engagement.

“The decision to promote Tedi to Director of Marketing was an absolute no-brainer,” said International Bancard’s founder and CEO David Iafrate. “Her incredible passion and dedication to International Bancard, along with her experience and commitment to advance the growth of the company made this a perfect fit. Tedi’s strategic vision will help International Bancard become the go-to company for payment acceptance solutions for businesses throughout the United States.”

Falvo has been with International Bancard for nearly five years and in that time has worked to help grow and manage the marketing and branding efforts for the company. She previously worked as an Event Manager and Account Executive at a Metro-Detroit-based public relations firm.  

She is a graduate from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Public Relations and Sociology and currently resides in Commerce Township, Mich. with her husband.

If you are new to the world of credit card processing, you might not know key industry terms. As a premier payment acceptance solutions provider, we are an industry expert and can tell you some of the key words you will need to know when talking to payment acceptance provider.  

DETROIT, Sept. 23, 2016 - International Bancard, a Detroit-based payment acceptance solutions provider, has been named one of the Metropolitan Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For^® in 2016. The winning companies will be honored by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) during a luncheon at the Detroit Marriott in the Renaissance Center on Friday, September 23, 2016.

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For^® is a program of the Michigan Business and Professional Association that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. It is presented annually in several markets including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, and Nationally. 

“On behalf of the entire organization, we are extremely thrilled that International Bancard has been recognized as one of Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For^®” said International Bancard’s President, Gary Rutledge. “I am proud of my passionate, hard-working team, and am overjoyed they are receiving the recognition they deserve and stand behind the company we all believe in.”

International Bancard has also been named one of 2016’s Best and Brightest in Wellness, and offers company-wide Fitbit activity trackers, in-house massages and yoga sessions, flex time to encourage work-life balance, healthy food options, and continued education, among other perks.

“We are honored to recognize the efforts of this year’s 'Best and Brightest' companies. These companies have created impressive organizational value and business results through their policies and Best Practices in human resource management. This award has become a designation sought after by hundreds of Metropolitan Detroit area companies and is a powerful recruitment tool in the drive to attract and retain exceptional employees,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of MBPA.

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR), who establishes the winners, connects, educates, and empowers businesses across the country through focused programs, groundbreaking studies, and field-leading support.

Founded in 2001, International Bancard is celebrating its 15^th anniversary this year and has built a reputation for exceptional 24/7 client service as well as keeping clients up-to-date with the latest credit card processing technology.

International Bancard is relocating its headquarters to the newly named International Bancard Building in downtown Detroit.  

The complete list of award winners for the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For^® in 2016 can be found here.

Understanding the fees associated with accepting credit cards can seem confusing and overwhelming. However, they are pretty straightforward once you break them down. As a nationally recognized industry leader in credit card processing, International Bancard wants to help you learn about credit card processing fees. Not all credit card processing fees are negotiable, which is why it is important to understand what each fee is and how they work.

Does your business accept payments online? Accepting online payments for a small business can help increase sales. You have many options for accepting online payments too, including accepting eChecks, recurring billing, online gateways and integrations, and more!