15 Questions to Ask Before Joining an ISO

There are several card networks and issuers on the market. Of course, Visa and Mastercard are certainly the big two, and the most well-known, but they’re not the only ones. We can also talk about Discover, a US-based card network and issuer that works as a payment processor.  Founded in 1985, Discover is known for […]

When you accept a payment from a customer, it’s never as simple as waiting for the money to hit your bank account. Between that tap or ‘pay’ press, there are several steps and entities that want their slice of the pie. Each of these steps generates some kind of fee. Without a doubt, the largest […]

Within the payment processing landscape, there’s a whole lot more than originally meets the eye. You might think that as either a business owner or customer, you don’t really need to know too much about it. Yet, having a clear understanding of the inner workings can certainly help business owners who want to optimize their […]

The world feels smaller thanks to a booming travel industry, making global travel more accessible than ever. Depending on travel restrictions and visas, it’s possible to visit many new countries, exploring different cultures and seeing the sights. Of course, this also creates a profitable picture for the travel industry as a whole. The more people […]

How do travel agents process payments? You might have pondered this question before and want to know the answer. If you’ve never thought about it, maybe the question has piqued your interest. Either way, it’s certainly true that the travel industry experiences several challenges in payment processing, requiring specialized systems to overcome them.  There are […]

You might assume that a payment is just that – any old payment. It doesn’t matter if it’s small or large, it’s processed the same. Well, not quite. Small payments, called micropayments, are becoming more common, and while they may not be as profitable as large ones, they can be optimized to bring more cash […]