FastSpring

APRIL 23, 2024

FastSpring includes global payment processing and recurring revenue management, of course, but the platform also takes care of the end-to-end checkout process, including optimization of your checkout flow, collecting and remitting sales tax and VAT, localization, fraud prevention, global compliance, and more.

Payment Methods

Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While you have control over whether a cardholder’s card is swiped or keyed in at the point of sale, you can’t control what kind of card they use. Regulated POS Debit, purchases and purchases with cash back Debit Rate (USD): 0.05% + $0.21 PIN Regulated POS Debit Rate (USD): 0.05% + $0.21 World (USD): 1.90% +$0.02

Payment Services

Stax

JULY 30, 2024

The law became effective on July 1, 2024. Non-compliance can result in a $1000 fine. Brick-and-mortar stores have to install signage at every point of sale (POS) and entrances that explain surcharge fees to customers. Businesses must now include credit card fees in the listed price of products.

Merchant Services

Stax

AUGUST 1, 2024

A recent report by Alignable found that 43% of SMBs couldn’t pay rent—on time and in full—in April 2024. Non-compliance can lead to hefty penalties and even suspension of their merchant accounts. Merchants should be aware of Visa’s surcharging rules as non-compliance can lead to fines ranging from $50,000 to $1 million.

Merchant Services

Stax

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The FIS and Worldpay Separation in 2024 Despite the high expectations following the merger, FIS announced in 2023 that it would be spinning off Worldpay into a separate company. This decision was finalized in 2024, marking the official separation of Worldpay from FIS. What Kind of Services Does Worldpay Provide?

Merchant Services

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Three other payments options in 2024. The MoR takes on the liability of SaaS transactions for you, meaning they handle everything from payment processing, to chargeback management, to collection and remittance of taxes, and even compliance with local laws and regulations. QR code and POS systems.

Merchant Services

Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Since we’ve spoken a lot about credit card processing before, today we’ll take a look at how to find the best credit card processor for your SMB in 2024. Beyond that, you get the same Stax benefits like no long-term contracts or hidden fees, subscription-style pricing, and PCI compliance.

Payment Services

Stax

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

FIS Global reports that in Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries, more than 90% of transactions processed at point-of-sale (POS) in 2023 were cashless. Further, Statista projects that the value of global digital transactions will exceed $11 trillion in 2024.

Payment Services

Stax

MAY 7, 2024

Terminal or equipment fees – Small businesses often lease or purchase payment processing equipment, such as point-of-sale (POS) systems or credit card terminals. PCI-compliance fees – Businesses running credit card transactions must be compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Merchant Services

Stax

APRIL 2, 2024

And with merchants expected to pay as much as $502 million extra after price hikes in 2023 and 2024, these fees are shooting up faster than the transaction amounts spent on purchases. Once it’s up and running, make sure you have point-of-entry and POS signage. Learn More What is Credit Card Surcharging?

Merchant Services

Scytale

APRIL 24, 2024

After all, there’s hardly anything ‘straightforward’ about PCI DSS compliance, especially if you’re trying to manage and maintain it yourself. So, to make sure you’re still on the right track and you stay on it, here are five best practices for PCI DSS compliance. What is PCI DSS Compliance?

Payment Services

Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

As the decade progressed, bigger businesses began to implement mobile credit card processing, too, and as of 2024, it’s an extremely popular method of accepting in-person payments. Merchants can accept payments anywhere with mobile credit card processing, eliminating the need for a fixed point-of-sale terminal.

Payment Services

Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

Some challenges and considerations of embedded finance and fintech involve regulatory and compliance issues, data privacy and security, and stiff competition. Embedded Insurance Embedded insurance allows customers to purchase insurance for products or services at the point of sale.

Payments

Unbounce

MAY 6, 2024

Updated on April 30, 2024. It’s a hit, and Starbucks knows it—their ads for the offer are as specific as can be to make sure their customers don’t miss out: If you’re promoting a sale, a limited-time offer, or another time-sensitive deal, call attention to the timeframe. Appeal to FOMO.

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