► Sign up for Square: squareup.com/go/signup-yt ► Talk to a Square expert to get set up: squareup.com/go/contact-sales-yt Credit card processing might seem simple, but there’s a lot happening behind the scenes from the moment you swipe, dip, or tap a card until the money hits your account. In this video, we explain what credit card processing is, the key players involved, and how each step works — from authorization and batching to settlement and funding. You’ll learn about issuing banks, acquiring banks, merchant services providers, and payment gateways, as well as why accepting credit cards can boost your sales and expand your reach to online and mobile payments. We also walk you through how to set up credit card processing for your business using Square — with no hidden fees, built-in PCI compliance, and support for EMV chip cards, magstripe cards, contactless payments, and mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Whether you run a retail store, restaurant, ...