Sep 02, 2026

How to Get Merchant Services Leads Without Buying Bad Lists

If you’ve spent any time in the payments industry, you’ve probably seen a good selection of the following ads: For new merchant services sales Agents, buying a list of leads can sound appealing…because it’s a quick way to build a pipeline, right? Unfortunately, those Agents quickly discover that those lists are often outdated, overused, or […]

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Jan 13, 2026

Billing Descriptors Best Practices

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 Explained

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 Guide

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 01, 2026

Credit Card Tokenization Explained

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 […]

Dec 23, 2025

Merchant ID Number (MID): What It Is and Where to Find It

Most people don’t think about how payments end up in their merchant accounts. Unless there is a problem, they process payments and transfer funds without a second thought. Your merchant ID number (MID) is a unique number that is linked to your merchant account. It is used by banks and payment processors to make sure […]

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