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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 […]

Payment processing is a complicated business. In fact, much more goes on behind the scenes than you may realize.  It’s not a case of a customer making a payment and simply waiting for it to hit your merchant account; so many processes happen in the background to complete the circle. Given how complex the process […]

What happens the second a customer swipes or taps their debit card to make a payment? You might assume that magic happens, but in reality, a complex process begins that involves several players.  Along with credit cards, debit cards are one of the most commonly used payment methods. In fact, in 2024 alone, there were […]

Over the last decade, e-commerce has boomed. In fact, during the COVID-19 pandemic, shopping online was the only option for many people. Since that time, the convenience of e-commerce has continued, leading to even more businesses popping up in the same category.  Of course, e-commerce businesses must have strong payment processes to ensure security and […]

When a customer taps their card to make a payment, or hits ‘pay’ on your website, it kickstarts a complicated process. Everything happens within milliseconds to move the payment from the customer to your bank, but there are various fees generated as a result. Of course, nobody likes to pay fees, but this is simply […]

In the payments world, there are countless different fees to know. In truth, trying to make your way through the business expenses world can feel like walking through mud, especially when little known fees enter the fray. For instance, do you know much about pass-through fees? The fact that you’re reading this guide says that […]