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 Unfortunately, those Agents quickly discover that those lists are often outdated, overused, or […]

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Jun 24, 2026

15 Questions to Ask Before Joining an ISO

Do you want your new ISO to see you as a partner, or just another source of revenue?  If you’re looking to build something real: a relationship with your ISO that values your contributions and unique selling ability, then the following questions will help paint a clear picture. And remember: ask these questions before you […]

Jun 12, 2026

Merchant Service Sales Agent vs. ISO Agent

If you’ve been researching how to break into payments, you’ve probably seen a handful of titles that all sound the same: So…what’s the difference? Here’s the truth most people don’t explain clearly: A Merchant Services Sales Agent is the role.An ISO is the platform you operate on. And that platform can completely change your experience, […]

May 18, 2026

Negative Option Billing Explained

When companies use negative option billing, it creates a disproportionate number of chargebacks because of how the model works. Future charges continue unless the customer cancels, so many customers end up paying for subscriptions they no longer want. Negative option billing is legal when merchants clearly disclose terms and obtain proper consent. While there’s nothing […]

May 15, 2026

Continuity Merchant Account Approval Guide

As a continuity merchant, you face unique chargeback risks. Because of this, merchant account providers are more hesitant to approve new accounts. Often, continuity merchants will apply for an account and never know why their application was declined or terminated. Ultimately, the reason for a declined account application is your classification, not your creditworthiness. A […]

May 13, 2026

Recurring Payment Solutions: How To Reduce Failed Renewals and Chargebacks

With a subscription model, companies generate consistent recurring revenue instead of relying on a single upfront purchase. Because of this, a failed renewal represents a major risk to your revenue stream. Each time a renewal fails or a chargeback occurs, you are losing an ongoing source of income. By understanding chargebacks, failed renewals, and why […]

May 11, 2026

Mobile Payments for Field Service Businesses

You’ve spent the day out in the field, helping a customer. Now that the project is wrapped up, you pull out a mobile card reader to process the customer’s payment and realize there’s no cellular service. Unfortunately, this type of scenario is common for field technicians, contractors, food trucks, and other businesses that sell mobile […]

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