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Payment Facilitator vs Payment Gateway: Key Differences and Similarities

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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. In this article, we’ll dive into the intricacies of two types of players in the eCommerce ecosystem: payment gateways and payment facilitators.

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The 7 Best Mobile POS Systems for Small Businesses in 2024

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Whether businesses are on the road or staff are simply moving about in-store, mobile point of sale systems (mPOS systems) are becoming an increasingly popular POS option for small businesses. In fact, mPOS systems are gradually gaining market share from the fixed cash-register-style POS market.

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Would My Business Benefit From Using A Contactless Virtual Terminal?

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Every business operates differently, but the one thing they all have in common is that every business accepts payments. New payment tools like NFC contactless payments that help your business grow and provide a high-quality customer experience are in high demand. Learn More What Is a Contactless Virtual Terminal?

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Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payment Processing Systems

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Data protection and security are crucial not just for safeguarding customer information, but for protecting business owners as well. Having and maintaining secure payment systems is integral for protecting yourself and your customers. Enter secure payment systems (SPS). What Are Secure Payment Systems?

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Transforming Payment Processing: Paystack Nigeria and Subscription Flow

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Its ability to provide businesses coupled with a platform for accepting payments via a variety of channels, such as debit and credit cards, wire transfers, and mobile money, is what makes it so effective at facilitating smooth online transactions. Paystack functions as a technological enabler that propels business expansion in Nigeria.

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Boost Accounts-management with the Square Integration with QuickBooks

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The first is an accounting software that streamlines your business’s operations (such as managing invoices) and the latter is a payment processor that helps your business process the transactions it needs to make. Read more: Empower Your Business with a Square Subscription System Section 1: What is Square? What is QuickBooks?

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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. Online terminals (sometimes referred to as virtual terminals) power various types of transactions, including eCommerce and payments made over the phone. They act as a bridge between traditional payment processing and online payment possibilities.