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 Unfortunately, those Agents quickly discover that those lists are often outdated, overused, or […]

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Dec 01, 2025

NFC Mobile Payments Explained

Today, nearly 90% of Americans use some type of contactless payment. In some markets, this figure is even higher. Singapore residents have adopted contactless payments at a rate of 97%. In the United Kingdom, the adoption rate sits at 93.4%.  Near-field communication (NFC) payments are a subset of contactless payments. As NFC technology becomes more […]

Nov 28, 2025

Shopify Payments Suspension Guide

Many online merchants use Shopify to process payments directly from their store. For most Shopify merchants, Shopify Payments can be an incredibly convenient and streamlined way to accept payments online. However, a suspended Shopify Payments status or a Shopify Payments account hold can be quite a shock for any online business owner. This can bring […]

Nov 27, 2025

How To Check Your Business Credit Score

Your business credit score matters whether you want to take out a loan, buy more inventory on credit, or expand your business. It determines whether you are a low- or high-risk borrower in the eyes of your lenders or vendors. It also impacts the terms you are able to negotiate. For example, a low credit […]

Nov 26, 2025

Credit Card History: A Complete Timeline to 2025

Credit cards rest on decades of innovation and regulation, as they began as store-based credit and metal charge plates and evolved into global networks that banks and merchants use every day. These systems now govern everything from transaction approval and chargeback handling to pricing and fraud prevention. For any business processing payments today, this development […]

Nov 25, 2025

How To Switch Your Merchant Services Provider: Full Guide

When switching merchant services, it pays to be proactive. From carefully reading through your existing contract to checking for integrations, there are a few important steps you should take to avoid costly cancellation fees and ensure a seamless experience.  If you’re constantly having problems with your current provider or are tired of high fees, it […]

Nov 24, 2025

High-Risk eCommerce Platforms

Whether you are just starting your business or have operated for years, the right e-commerce platform can make or break your success. With the best e-commerce platform for high-risk businesses, you can easily integrate high-risk payment processors and gateways. This ensures the maximum amount of uptime and prevents annoying account suspensions. To help you find […]

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