Do you use Apple Pay for your daily shopping? If you do, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that Apple Pay has around 65.6 million users in the US alone. It’s pretty obvious that it’s not a trend or a fad, and the extra convenience and flexibility is what users like about this payment […]

If you think back just a decade ago, there were very few ways you could pay for your goods and services. From a business point of view, it was cash or card. Yet, fast forward to today, and there are many different payment methods customers can choose from.  It’s not only about convenience on the […]

These days, we shop online more than ever before. There are pros and cons to this, like everything else, but it means plenty of choice and lots of flexibility for both customers and merchants alike. Of course, this has pushed us toward exploring different payment methods in a bid to make digital payments faster, more […]

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 […]

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 […]

They say that knowledge is power, and in the business world there is nothing truer. The more data you have, the more accurate your decisions, and you can move forward with a greater sense of confidence and ease. So, it makes sense that payment analytics are a powerful tool for your business.  First, what is […]

Technology rarely stands still for long, and in the world of payment processing, there’s regular movement. With new payments innovations happening behind the scenes, there are more ways to pay than ever before, with infrastructure becoming stronger and more secure. All of this is positive, but many people aren’t aware of what goes on behind […]

PayPal is one of the world’s biggest names, and it’s probably unsurprising to learn that it has 434 million active users worldwide as of 2025. Instantly recognizable, its emblem is seen everywhere, but how does it work, and what are its downsides?  Of course, no payment processor is perfect, and when we’re talking about PayPal […]

The day of chip and pin seems to be quickly receding, as tap to pay is growing at an exponential rate. In fact, contactless payment is now one of the most common payment methods. According to studies, over 60% of transactions outside the US were contactless in 2020, and from March 2019 to March 2020, […]