The right payment gateway API will increase convenience and value for customers while providing additional growth opportunities for your own company. But what is a payment gateway API exactly, and how do you know which one is a good fit?...
E-commerce giants, including IKEA, Blue Apron, Casper, and Spotify, are capitalizing on the appeal of pop-up shops. Should your business consider doing the same? ...
To create impactful growth strategies for your bank, in-depth reporting is a must-have. Reporting from your partner can enrich the full scope of your bank’s merchant services program, from informing the sales process, to curbing PCI non-compliance. ...
Software companies catering to B2C organizations need to prioritize features that will help their clients stay organized and grow business in the digital age. Here are 4 features your software can incorporate to stay ahead of the competition....
Every business is potentially subject to a chargeback! Chargebacks occur when a cardholder disputes a transaction directly with the card issuer and can be initiated for a variety of reasons, including fraud, dissatisfaction with a purchase, product failure, etc....
When asked to provide your own social security number, suspicion is understandable. But, when opening a credit card processing account, there is a very good reason that this information is requested. Let’s talk about why you’re asked for this information and what it’s used for....
On October 19th, Visa’s new Purchase Return Authorization mandate will take effect. Currently, authorizations are required for a majority of purchases, but NOT for purchase returns—this new mandate is going to change that. ...
Having funds held is a frustrating and confusing situation. For some businesses, held funds can even cause serious cash flow issues. We’re here to provide insight on why funds are held, and insider tips to keep money flowing into your account. ...
Customers of your software company have more choice now than at any previous time in history. With so many options, how can you make sure that your existing customers stay with you? Let’s talk about brand loyalty....
Your referral bank sales reps are the lifeblood of your merchant services program. Their work will grow your portfolio and your bank's non-interest income. Here are 3 things to watch out for with referral bank rep compensation....
With the right partner, a payment integration is a win-win situation. But if you choose a provider that doesn’t have access to the tools B2B merchants need, integrated payments won’t help you OR your clients. With a B2B payment integration, the following features are non-negotiable:...
With the advent of EMV chip cards, contactless payments, mobile wallets, and biometric data, businesses are demanding more sophisticated processing solutions. Your company can take advantage of this demand with integrated payments....
Trade shows, conventions, and conferences offer valuable opportunities that you’d be hard-pressed to find in another venue. Where else can you find customers that are already searching for a solution like yours, and start closing deals that same day? ...
Every customer of your software company is valuable. When you’re searching for a payment processing partner, you want a company that values your customers as much as you do. Working with a credit card processor is an endorsement of your partner’s services. Don’t put your...
Is consolidation impacting your bank? Customers are loyal to community banks because of the personalized service they can provide. A large processor can completely undercut your efforts and lead to upset merchants and a damaged reputation....