Jan 14, 2026

Payment Monitoring System: How to Track and Improve Your Payment Performance

At many companies, payment processing is an overlooked part of their day-to-day business operations. While you might carefully monitor the output of each factory line, it’s easy to forget about monitoring the rate of chargebacks from international card payments.  As a business, you can’t afford to overlook your payment monitoring system. Hidden issues can lead […]

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Jan 13, 2026

Billing Descriptor: What It Is, Types, and Examples for Merchants

Businesses spend a lot of time worrying about how to save money on overhead and variable expenses. However, many companies are missing out on a key way to manage costs. By improving your payment processes, you can save money on transactions and improve your company’s bottom line. A simple update to your billing descriptors may […]

Jan 12, 2026

Push vs. Pull Payments: What’s the Difference and When To Use Each

While the most basic difference between push vs. pull payments is who initiates the payment, there are other key differences as well. Each payment type carries unique benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to understand which option makes sense for your transactional needs. Push payments tend to be more effective for one-time transactions and large […]

Jan 08, 2026

Local Payment Methods: What They Are and How To Offer the Right Options in Each Market

Deciding to sell internationally involves more than simply translating your website and creating a new Google Ads campaign. To succeed, you need to make sure potential customers can pay with confidence. Using local payment methods instills trust, so customers feel comfortable making a purchase on your checkout page. In each market, customers have unique payment […]

Jan 07, 2026

Incremental Authorization in Payments: What It Is and How It Works

Marketing departments carefully design sales funnels to turn prospects into clients. In a moment, a single payment problem can derail a customer’s buying experience. While failed payments and inconvenient refunds can deter customers, it is possible to prevent them.  With incremental authorization, you can easily charge customers when you aren’t sure what the final transaction […]

Jan 06, 2026

Square Fees: What Square Charges Per Transaction and Per Month

How much does Square charge per transaction? Are there ways you can reduce your Square payment processing fees?  Like other payment processors, Square charges different fees based on the payment channel. However, the amount you pay will also depend on which Square plan you sign up for. While the Square Free plan requires no monthly […]

Jan 01, 2026

Credit Card Tokenization: What It Is and How Payment Tokenization Works

As a business, you need customer payments to stay afloat. However, each payment that passes through your system creates an added risk. If the customer’s financial data is stolen or unintentionally exposed, it can lead to regulatory issues, financial repercussions, dissatisfied customers, and a negative impact on your brand. One way to mitigate these risks […]

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