Payment Processor Down: A Merchant Playbook for Keeping Sales Moving

It’s easy to assume that banking services are out there for everyone. That it’s an inclusive service that serves the greater good. While in most cases that’s true, there are some industries which find it difficult to access traditional banking services, making their business operations tricky, to say the least.  However, this isn’t just because […]

Being paid for your goods and services should be as easy as A,B,C. Well, in theory, that’s the idea. Yet, in reality, many businesses face payment processing issues that cause delays, blocks, and restrictions, adding extra complexity to a process that should be relatively simple.  The reason? The high-risk label.  If you’re a high-risk business, […]

Everyone knows the name PayPal. It’s a global entity that has almost become a household name. So, with that in mind, you’d assume that it does everything you ask of it with no problems. If you think that, you’d be incorrect.  PayPal had 434 million active users in December 2024, so we’re talking about a […]

In the digital age, online safety is more important than ever before. Of course, we know about using a VPN, not giving out information willingly, and never sharing passwords, but what about payment security? That’s where 3D secure comes in.  When paying for goods and services online, the 3D secure payment gateway becomes an invaluable […]

Running a business brings many challenges. From attempting to outdo your competitors to identifying new market opportunities, there are countless things to think about. With that in mind, payment processing issues aren’t something you really want to over-complicate matters. After all, you have enough problems.  Despite that, a huge number of businesses, and even entire […]

Not everyone has pure intentions; there are many scammers and fraudsters out there who are keen to steal your credit card details and extract money from you. The most worrying thing is that all of this happens so easily. According to studies, global credit card fraud will hit $43 billion by 2026. Within that, 150 […]