CHS Payment Solutions has recently been notified of potential significant penalties for retailers selling non-regulated or unauthorized tobacco products. These penalties are tied to increased regulatory enforcement by federal and state authorities around the sale of unauthorized e-cigarettes, vapes, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Federal law requires that certain e-cigarette products receive authorization […]
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Pump authorization limits help protect customers and merchants
With fuel prices fluctuating, customers may have questions about why a pump shuts off once a pay-at-the-pump transaction reaches a certain dollar amount. Pump authorization limits are a security measure designed to help protect both consumers and merchants. These limits prevent a customer from fueling over a preset amount within a single pay-at-the-pump transaction, and […]
Clean card readers regularly to support reliable pump transactions
CHS Payment Solutions reminds merchants to regularly clean Card Readers in Dispensers, commonly known as CRINDs. Routine cleaning can help keep equipment in proper working order and support a smoother payment experience for customers. Recommended CRIND cleaning frequency includes: Magstripe Reader (MSR) head: Clean no more than once per day and no less than twice […]


