Food & Hospitality
Payment processing guides for hotels & lodging: costs, hardware, fraud, compliance and growth, from the MannyPay editorial team.
ProductsSee how pay at the table handhelds change restaurant checkout, tipping and card security, plus what to check on Wi-Fi, battery, and training before rollout.
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ProductsLearn how to store a credit card on file safely with tokenization, the right authorization form and consent steps that hold up in disputes.
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IndustriesLearn how to structure a hotel room block deposit, master bill, and guest payments for weddings and events so attrition is less likely to cost you.
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IndustriesLearn what the FTC junk fee rule means for hotels: how to review resort fees in your advertised price, fix your booking engine, and avoid surcharge pitfalls.
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IndustriesLearn the card network rules and documentation behind a hotel damage charge after checkout, so damage and smoking fees hold up if a guest disputes them.
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IndustriesLearn PCI compliance for hotels: replace emailed card numbers, paper notes, and photocopied cards with secure workflows that cut risk and audit scope.
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Processing BasicsLearn what causes an interchange downgrade, how to spot non-qualified transactions on your statement, and the settings that help you avoid paying more.
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IndustriesConsidering a hotel self check-in kiosk? Learn what it really costs, how to run holds and ID checks unattended, and how to measure the ROI.
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Fraud & SecurityVisa chargeback reason codes explained by category: what each dispute type claims, the evidence that answers it and how to prevent it.
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News · ILThe Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act appeal keeps tax-and-tip swipe fee relief on hold. Learn who is exempt and how to plan your pricing now.
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IndustriesLearn when to charge a hotel virtual credit card from Expedia or Booking.com, why OTA cards decline, and how to manage fees and reconcile payouts.
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IndustriesLearn what a hotel credit card authorization form must include, how to verify third-party cardholders, and safer options that reduce booking fraud.
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IndustriesHotel credit card fraud prevention guide: red flags on direct, phone and third-party bookings, plus front-desk checks that help stop fraud before check-in.
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Business GrowthLearn credit card reconciliation for small business: match deposits to sales, explain every fee, refund and chargeback, and catch missing funds.
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Business GrowthCan employers deduct credit card fees from tips? See the proportional math, how to check state limits and tip timing questions to ask before you deduct.
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IndustriesLearn the card network rules behind a hotel no-show charge: what to disclose, how to issue cancellation numbers, and how to process charges that hold up.
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IndustriesLearn how to size a hotel incidental hold at check-in, use incremental authorizations for extensions, and release holds quickly to avoid guest complaints.
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IndustriesUnderstand hotel credit card processing fees: lodging interchange, why keyed, corporate and foreign cards cost more, and how to lower your effective rate.
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IndustriesLearn which registration cards, folios, key-card logs and Wi-Fi records help win hotel chargebacks for no-show, fraud and 'didn't stay' disputes.
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IndustriesCompare a hotel booking engine payment gateway on tokenized guarantees, deposits, 3D Secure and lock-in so direct bookings cost less than OTA commissions.
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IndustriesBuild a hotel advance deposit policy that holds up in disputes: what to disclose, how to confirm and cancel prepaid stays, and how to handle refunds.
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NewsThe FTC junk fee rule for tickets and hotels requires all-in pricing. Learn what the total price must include and how card surcharges fit at checkout.
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IndustriesLearn why a hotel debit card hold frustrates guests and how to set debit hold amounts, check-in scripts and release steps that cut complaints.
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Processing BasicsLearn how a credit card authorization hold works, how long it lasts, and how incremental auths and reversals prevent customer double-charge complaints.
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IndustriesUse this hotel PMS payment integration checklist to compare processors on tokenization, folio posting, holds, hidden fees and switching costs.
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IndustriesChoose a credit card machine for motel desks that handles pre-auths, incremental holds and folio fields and helps you qualify for lodging interchange rates.
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