October 9, 2025In addition to credit card processing, cash, and checks, merchants have other ways of getting paid. Two alternative methods include…
October 2, 2025Most merchants understand interchange fees, but card brand fees are an entirely different story. I get questions about card network…
September 16, 2025Embedded payments are one of the most significant developments in modern payments. You’ve probably experienced them without even realizing it.…
September 7, 2025To become PCI compliant, you must follow the requirements set forth by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Council—an…
August 16, 2025If your business accepts credit cards, you probably have a basic understanding of interchange fees. Interchange rates are set by…
August 6, 2025Refunds and reversals sound similar, but they aren’t quite the same thing. While both actions effectively cancel a sale, there…
July 23, 2025California has some of the most unique credit card surcharge rules in the country. Home to roughly 40 million residents,…
July 9, 2025Illinois allows merchants to legally surcharge credit card transactions. For the most part these laws are pretty similar compared to…
June 24, 2025Payment Facilitators (PayFacs) have exploded in popularity in recent years. Platforms like Stripe, Square, and PayPal make it easy for…
June 17, 2025Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover have all issued critical updates to their security certificate systems, requiring immediate attention from…
