As a new year quickly approaches, it is important to put tools in place to manage and grow your business effectively. Cash flow can be limited when you are starting a business or managing daily expenses. A business credit card provides you with a line of credit for...
As the seasons change and new routines begin, many consumers will turn their spending towards the holiday season. Whether online shopping or purchasing in-store, it is important to keep your card information secure. Do you know what credit card fraud looks like and...
Businesses have adapted to a multi-channel approach; encompassing in-store, online and on-the-go purchases. When it comes to multiple shopping channels, it is important to create a seamless and consistent experience across the board. The modern customer expects the...
Establishing appropriate payment solutions is vital to the operation of your business. Whether you utilize a business credit card to purchase day-to-day supplies, take card payments, or equip employees with purchasing cards, you need the right tools. Are you utilizing...
Gift cards are popular for birthday gifts, holidays, and many other occasions, and providing a gift card option could elevate your business by increasing customer spending, expanding your customer base, and building brand loyalty! If you are not yet issuing gift cards...
Balancing the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of a small business can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Choosing between suppliers, navigating staffing, and growing your business are extremely important to the success of your company, and finances play a...
When it comes to back-to-school shopping, you have a lot to check off your list. Whether you are shopping online or taking advantage of a department store sale, it is important to keep your financial information secure. According to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM,...
Arvest Bank’s credit card division recently joined Billtrust’s Business Payments Network (BPN), a strategic move designed to streamline electronic B-to-B payments for our corporate clients, among other benefits. The partnership with Billtrust provides Arvest ePayables...
Planning on traveling this summer? Traveling and vacations are all about relaxing and enjoying ourselves. Here are some tips on using your credit card while traveling to keep your vacation chill: Notify your credit card company that you will be traveling: Before you...
Arvest Merchant Services provides a variety of solutions that allows business customers throughout the bank’s four-state footprint to accept credit and debit cards. Additionally, local merchant relationship advisors provide dedicated support to their customers. When...
Ever wish it took less time to manage your company’s expenses? We have the answer! The Arvest Purchasing Card is a simple way to control, track and reconcile your company’s expenses. Manage employee travel expenses, control spending limits, track purchases with robust...
Today in our credit series, we’re focusing on building or rebuilding your credit. Pay on time. Whether building, maintaining, or rebuilding, payment history is the single biggest factor impacting credit scores according to myfico.com. Try not to use too much of your...
Understanding your credit can be difficult, so we’re starting a series to break it down for you. First up, we’ll look at the five main factors that affect your credit score. Payment history affects your score the most, taking into account on-time payments,...
The holiday season is one of the busiest times for consumer’s wallets and your business. Additionally, fraudulent payment card activity occurs more often during this time, which could be very costly to your business and your customers. For that reason, it is important...
When it comes to running your business, you have a lot to worry about. You may not have time to implement new and complex payment solutions. With fraud and data security threats constantly evolving, you need to be aware of safety measures to keep your business...
Vacation season will be here soon! Stretch your budget by choosing to drive vs fly; consider alternative housing options; and pack your own snacks and drinks. Find hidden and less expensive gems by asking the locals where they eat and enjoy entertainment – rather than...
Visa and Arvest Bank are pleased to announce Darrell B. of Eureka Springs has won a prize package that includes two tickets to Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, courtesy of Visa. Customers who used their Arvest Visa credit cards between Sept. 1 and Nov. 15...