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 Unfortunately, those Agents quickly discover that those lists are often outdated, overused, or […]
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Cash Discount Program Guide: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It
While 65% of consumer payments are made with a credit card or debit card, only 14% of payments are made in cash. For merchants, this represents a potential opportunity. If you can increase the number of cash transactions, you can lower your overall processing fees and reduce your operating expenses. Companies can encourage more cash […]
Prevent Soft Declines in Payments
Soft declines make up the majority of declined transactions for merchants. Unlike hard declines, there are steps you can take to mitigate and resolve these issues. These transactions are declined for temporary reasons that can often be fixed by updating information, switching payment types, or retrying the transaction. To learn more about credit card soft […]
PayPal Business Fees Explained: What Merchants Really Pay
When creating a business strategy, entrepreneurs often focus on the cost of materials, overhead expenses, and labor hours. However, payment processing fees can quickly cut into your company’s bottom line. If you are currently paying PayPal business account fees, you’re likely spending more than you realize. With PayPal business fees, you’re paying a fixed-rate fee […]
Automating B2B Payments Guide
From tax filing to reconciling invoices, computers are faster and less error-prone than human workers. One way you can improve your company’s internal processes is through business-to-business (B2B) payment automation. These automated tools can deliver more accurate results with fewer labor hours than manual processes. In one study, just 17% of businesses reported that they […]
Mastercard MATCH List Explained
Payment processors and acquiring banks have to take on substantial risk when processing payments. Because of this, they use the MATCH list for payment processing. This list includes the names of merchants that are considered riskier. While the MATCH list helps acquiring banks make informed decisions about which merchants to work with, it can make […]
Common Chargeback Codes Guide
When a customer’s items don’t arrive or they’re overcharged, they often reach out to the business first. If the customer can’t get help through the merchant, they may decide to file a chargeback instead. For the merchant, chargebacks are more costly than basic returns and involve an onerous investigation process. Each one is assigned a […]
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