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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In the new, digital era of payment management and shopping, protecting customer data is a top priority. TL;DR PCI compliance is essential because it helps prevent data breaches, ultimately cultivating customer trust. These include penalties, legal repurcussions, and the revocation of credit card processing privileges.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Credit card surcharging can help offset these expenses, but it can be tricky. Learn how to achieve payment processing compliance when surcharging to improve your company’s financial stability and reputation. You offer flexible card payment options without incurring uncontrollably large fees.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. A MoR also takes the lead on chargebacks, tax audits, legal compliance, and more. Fraud protection.

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JUNE 17, 2025

TL;DR An ISO (Independent Sales Organization) is a third-party company authorized to manage merchant accounts and provide payment processing services on behalf of acquiring banks. Register with the card networks After securing bank sponsorship, you’ll need to register with the major card associations (like Visa and Mastercard).

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APRIL 18, 2024

What is mobile credit card processing? Mobile credit card processing refers to the capability of accepting credit card payments using a mobile device equipped with a card reader and specialized software. Popular mobile payment solutions include Square, PayPal Here, and Shopify POS.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They include: the merchant, cardholder, card associations, acquiring bank, issuing bank, and payment processor. You also have to be mindful of the costs of credit card processing. Fees include (but aren’t limited to) transaction fees, interchange rates, PCI compliance, and more.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

If your company accepts credit card payments ( which it should ), chances are, you’re going to be affected by Visa’s interchange rates. Visa is one of the biggest payment networks in the world, with ~4.2B cards currently in use. So it’s virtually impossible for a business to not accept Visa cards.

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APRIL 2, 2024

With many consumers opting for non-cash payment methods like contactless payments , businesses often have no choice but to accept credit card payments to attract and retain customers. Learn More What is Credit Card Surcharging? Carefully follow all legal and ethical requirements.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They significantly impact the cost of accepting card payments. Understanding interchange fees enables merchants to effectively manage processing costs, negotiate better rates, make informed decisions about card acceptance, and ensure compliance with payment industry standards.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

At its core, payment processing involves various players and technologies to facilitate the movement of funds from customers to merchants securely and efficiently. Digital payments only take a few seconds, but they flow through many different layers of partners and technology. That’s where a PayFac can step in.

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MAY 7, 2024

These fees also vary depending on the card network. Processor markup These are fees charged by the payment processor, which is the company that manages and facilitates credit card transactions. The average PCI compliance fees vary depending on various factors, such as business specifications.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Payment facilitator (PayFac) A merchant registered by an acquirer to facilitate transactions on behalf of sub-merchants. They provide the infrastructure necessary for their merchants to accept credit card payments. Listen now Podcast What is PCI attestation of compliance (AoC)?

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APRIL 18, 2024

The parties involved in processing a credit card transaction: Cardholder: The individual or entity holding the credit card and initiating the transaction. Merchant: The business or entity selling goods or services and accepting credit card payments.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Even if the consensus is out that it’s okay for merchants to not incur costly transaction fees if accepting credit card payments, it can be difficult to understand how to collect surcharge fees from your customers and retain your customer base. How Does Surcharging Compare to Other Fee Management Strategies?

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MARCH 11, 2025

Ease of integration You shouldnt have to be a developer to integrate a payment gateway with your existing ecosystem of software tools, especially your website or the CMS (Content Management System) you are using to host your eCommerce store. Contact us

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MARCH 14, 2024

B2B payments are vulnerable to fraud, particularly when involving large sums of money and manual processes like checks. Cross-border B2B payments can be complicated due to currency conversions, regulatory compliance, and varying banking systems. Most of these challenges can be addressed by choosing the right payment provider.

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BitPay

MAY 8, 2023

No advanced crypto knowledge necessary Instead of creating their own wallet, companies can use a service like BitPay to accept crypto on their behalf. Companies can start accepting crypto payments in less than a week. Pay fewer fees When businesses accept credit card payments, they’ll often pay 3% of each transaction.

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Natalia Luneva

APRIL 24, 2025

Stripe Connect is a comprehensive payment processing solution designed to cater to the unique needs of platforms and marketplaces. As a part of the broader Stripe suite, it facilitates digital transactions and enables businesses to accept credit card payments and manage complex money flows.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 10, 2019

You could think about how in that Chase app you could make it easier to accept credit card payments right away. And so they went to compliance and security and risks, right? And then we layered on top kind of a change management program. Tina Hsiao : But I think they missed some functions.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

Opt for gateways that support diverse payment options like credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and international payments to accommodate customer preferences. Ensure the gateway offers PCI DSS compliance, encryption, tokenization, and fraud prevention tools to safeguard transactions.

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Natalia Luneva

MAY 12, 2025

They handle the hard parts of payment processing, so businesses can focus on what they do best. This way, PayFacs make the payment process simpler. PayFacs offer a complete solution for payment needs. They manage everything from processing payments to fighting fraud. For example, you might pay 2.9% + $0.30

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