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The Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce Payment Solutions

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Its the bridge between an eCommerce website, its customers, and the bank. Its the third-party service that serves as the link between the payment gateway, acquiring bank, and issuing bank or card network. It works in tandem with the customers bank or credit card provider to verify and authorize the transaction.

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The Credit Card Chargeback Process Explained: What Merchants Need to Know

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Debit or credit card chargebacks are when a disputed charge made to a merchant’s account is refunded to the customer’s bank account. This has been aided by the rise of online banking, which has made the chargeback process as easy as a few clicks. What Are Credit Card Chargebacks?

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The Ultimate Guide to Online Payment Processing

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There are six main payment methods used in online payments, including credit & debit cards, digital wallets, ACH & bank transfers, direct debit, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, and cryptocurrencies. The merchant account : this is a special bank account that allows you to accept and process credit and debit card payments.

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Everything You Need To Know about Merchant Processing and How To Choose the Right Solution for Your Needs

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TL;DR Merchant processing ensures that all entities, such as the issuing bank, the acquiring bank, and the card company, work cohesively to facilitate payments between a customer and a business. This account temporarily holds the transaction funds until the bank verifies the payment.

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What Is an ACH Payment Facilitator?

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Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are a type of electronic bank-to-bank payment system in the US. An ACH payment facilitator, therefore, is simply a PayFac that allows users to accept payments through an electronic bank-to-bank network. In Q3 of 2023, the total volume of payouts on ACH networks reached 7.8

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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Some of these mechanisms include advanced machine learning algorithms, real-time transaction monitoring, and multi-factor authentication. We now have fraud detection systems that use machine learning and AI to identify and prevent fraud and cyberattacks. Not just that.

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What is a Payment Service Provider (PSP) and How Do They Work?

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A PSP (Payment Service Provider) can equip your eCommerce and brick-and-mortar business with an all-in-one platform that supports multiple payment systems, including debit & credit cards, eWallets, and bank transfers (ACH). The question is: how do payment service providers work and how can you choose the right one for your business?