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Payment Facilitator vs Payment Gateway: Key Differences and Similarities

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That’s the value of eCommerce transactions that took place in 2023 in the U.S. In a world where we’re spending more and more time online and every click is a potential transaction, it’s no surprise the eCommerce and digital payments sectors are experiencing exponential growth.

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Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payment Processing Systems

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Having and maintaining secure payment systems is integral for protecting yourself and your customers. Because more credit card-oriented purchases take place online, security and fraud protection are top priorities. Businesses are converting to digital and online platforms to stabilize their profitability at this time.

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Stax vs Riverside Payments: Which Solution Should You Choose?

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Accepting card payments is a must for small to medium businesses today. Whether you’re a freelance service provider, a cafe owner, or a retailer, card payments are king, and your credit card processing account is where you hold power to manage and control your fees.

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Understanding Credit Card Processing Fees for Merchants: How Much Does Processing Credit Cards Cost?

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With cashless now BEING king, credit and debit cards are the primary method for your customers to make payments. of consumer payments came through card payments. And electronic payments were at 14.2%, closing in on cash at 15.5%. Credit card and debit card payment processing fees apply to them all.

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What is an Online Terminal and Why Do Merchants Need One?

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Online payment systems are the standard. Globally, one-third of people do their shopping through eCommerce sites. In the US, that amounts to $3,428 per capita spent online. This article covers the what, why, and how of online terminals; all a business owner needs to know to dive in and thrive.

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How to Streamline Your SaaS Clients’ Merchant Underwriting Process—and Improve Adoption Rates

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Offering payment processing services is a move that makes sense for a lot of SaaS companies, particularly if your software helps your customers run their business. For example, if you have a project management app, then you can add payment features that allow people to use your software to take payments from their clients.

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Apple Pay Recurring Payments: How it Works?

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Apple Pay is the most widely used digital wallet both for online shopping and in-person purchases. Apple Pay recurring payments, one of the evolving features of this payment method, simplifies subscription billing for customers by storing all their payment information and passwords in one place.