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How to Set Up an Ecommerce Merchant Account for Your…

If you need to accept credit card payments from customers online, your best option is to set up an ecommerce...

What’s the Difference Between E-commerce and E-Business?

The terms “ecommerce” and “e-business” may sound interchangeable, and in fact the terms are commonly confused with one another. But...

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10 Questions to Ask Credit Card Processing Companies

When comparing credit card processing companies, there’s a list of questions you need to ask before signing on the dotted...

Education, Merchant Services

The Benefits of Integrated Merchant Services

The term “integrated merchant services” can carry multiple meanings. Often, it’s used to describe merchant services that are linked to...

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Merchant Account vs Business Bank Account

If you want to accept credit card payments from customers, you’re going to need both a merchant account and a...

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What Is an Online Payment Gateway?

Every ecommerce merchant needs an online payment gateway. Still, this essential piece of technology is the unsung hero of the...

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How to Compare Merchant Services Options

Choosing the right kind of merchant services provider for your business can streamline your ecommerce transactions and boost your revenue....

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A Complete List of Merchant Account Fees to Watch Out…

Paying merchant services fees is unavoidable when you have a merchant account and accept credit cards from customers. But some...

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What Is a Merchant Services Broker and Do You Need…

If you are new to accepting card payments or are unhappy with your current merchant provider, you may be tempted...

How to Streamline Payment Gateway and Merchant Services

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How to Streamline Your Payment Gateway & Merchant Services

If you run an ecommerce business, there are two essential components that you’ll need in order to accept credit card...

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How an Online Payment Gateway Works

If you run an ecommerce business, you need an online payment gateway. It’s the only viable way to manage high-volume...

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What to Look For in a Multi-Currency Payment Gateway

If you’re an e-commerce merchant, a multi-currency payment gateway can equip you with a portal to global sales and increased...

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The 4 Types of Merchant Accounts You Should Be Aware…

For your e-commerce or physical store, there are four main options for processing your customers’ payments and managing your transaction...

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The Pros and Cons of Cheap Merchant Services

If you’re looking for the cheapest merchant services, you might want to reconsider. The old adage “you get what you...

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What Are Integrated Payment Solutions?

As a business owner, you can benefit tremendously from integrated payment solutions. They keep your transactions running fluidly, ensure more...

Credit Cards, Education, Payment Processing FAQ

Can You Charge Credit Card Convenience Fees?

Credit card convenience fees are a common way to offset those sometimes exorbitant charges that merchants have to pay, but...

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Pros & Cons of PayPal vs Merchant Account

PayPal offers a number of benefits, but it should never be used in place of a traditional merchant account—especially if...

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What Is the MATCH List?

If you’ve been struggling to get your business approved for merchant or payment gateway services, there’s a good chance you’ve...

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What Is PCI Level 1 Compliance?

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance is essential for any ecommerce business, but did you know that...

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What Is a White Label Payment Gateway?

If you’re comparing payment gateway services, you’ve inevitably stumbled upon companies offering 'white label payment gateway' services. This type of...