We want to make you aware of an upcoming change that affects locations currently using POS Protect+ for VX520 Service with PDI’s AER1600 Series firewall hardware. AER1600 firewall hardware reaches end of life (EOL) in 2026 Effective February 10, 2026, the AER1600 Series firewall hardware will reach EOL status. After this date, PDI will no […]
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Comdata SmartDESQ software version 3.26 – 1 month remaining
On July 7, 2025, CHS Payment Solutions announced the approval of Comdata SmartDESQ software version 3.26 and expiration of version 3.25. This new software version provides bug fixes and general improvements. In accordance with the CHS Approved Software Release plan, Comdata SmartDESQ 3.26 is now the only CHS approved software version for Comdata. Comdata SmartDESQ […]
CHS Payment Solutions holiday hours
Happy Holidays from all of us at CHS Payment Solutions! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season. As the end of the year approaches, please keep our holiday hours in mind. Our office will be closed on: Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day) Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day) We will […]
Stock up on holiday gift cards
The holiday season is quickly approaching. Order Cenex® holiday gift cards today to offer your customers a convenient gift that is sure to be appreciated. Pump toppers and print ads are also available to help remind customers of this great gift option for anyone in their lives. If you have any questions about Cenex gift […]
Gilbarco Outdoor Payment Terminal upgrade offer
Gilbarco is currently offering savings of up to $1,600 for customers upgrading their dispensers to FlexPay 6. This special offer can be combined with CHS Technology Rebates for even greater savings. For more information on CHS Technology Rebates, visit Cenex Hub or contact your CHS representative. Contact your Gilbarco distributor for program details, or to […]
The national penny shortage
In November, the U.S. Treasury ceased production of the penny, and the Federal Reserve Bank’s supply of the coins has since been in decline. Circulation problems have begun to arise, with some merchants reporting difficulty obtaining pennies from banks and coin suppliers. This shortage is leading to problems for cash-paying customers and merchants alike. Rounding […]
Credit card acceptance decals and pump security stickers
Keep your customers informed and their credit card information secure every time they fill up. Credit card acceptance decals help customers easily identify which credit cards are accepted while pump security stickers support the reduction and identification of tampering. Order credit card acceptance decals To order credit card acceptance decals, Cenex®-branded locations can email cenex.projects@chsinc.com. […]
Cenex Proprietary Credit Card Updates
Effective December 31, 2021, the Cenex® Consumer and Business Credit Cards will be discontinued. The decision to stop producing these cards is due to technological, financial and industry changes. After December 31, transactions using the Consumer and Business cards will be declined. In addition to the discontinuation of the Cenex Consumer and Business Cards, there […]
Outdoor EMV Point of Sale Updates
In April 2021, the card brands will shift the liability for fraudulent transactions to merchants that are not equipped with Outdoor EMV (OEMV) technology. This means if you operate a dispenser that does not accept EMV payments, you will be held liable for chargebacks for fraudulent transactions. OEMV software features differ for each Point of […]
2021 AFD Protection Plan Update
CHS Payment Solutions would like to make merchants aware of a recent update to the 2021 Automated Fueling Dispenser (AFD) Protection Plan. Based on the Outdoor EMV (OEMV) software timelines received from our POS manufacturers, CHS Payment Solutions has made the decision to extend fraudulent chargeback coverage for all chargebacks that have posted by June […]