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BAMS featured graphic showing how improved payment risk metrics can help ecommerce merchants reduce rolling reserves and unlock more working capital.
Featured Article How to Reduce Rolling Reserves for Ecommerce

Manage chargeback ratios, hit release milestones, and unlock trapped working capital faster Learn which operational metrics processors use to set rolling reserve percentages and how to improve them. This guide covers chargeback ratio management, reserve release schedule milestones, and concrete steps to lower your hold rates. TL;DR Your reserve percentage is negotiable — Processors reassess […]

Payment Processing Payment Processing Just Got a Makeover
Read MorePayment Processing Just Got a Makeover

While every business is different, there’s one thing we all have in common – the need to process customer payments. Unfortunately, the process comes at a higher price. Literally. Ask yourself – how much does your business spend on payment processing fees? What about things like chargeback and next-day funding? Chances are, you use one […]

Two Credit Card Policies Your Business Needs to Set in Stone Two Credit Card Policies Your Business Needs to Set in Stone
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Credit cards are a big part of every business. If your store isn’t equipped for credit card transactions, you’ve already put a huge roadblock in the way of your company’s growth. But if you don’t have clear in-store and internal policies, even the best merchant services can’t help your business navigate new regulations. Here are two […]

closeup of businessman working on financial spreadsheet on laptop rearview Does Your Payment Processing Tool Protect You from Chargebacks?
Read MoreDoes Your Payment Processing Tool Protect You from Chargebacks?

Whenever a user dispute a credit card charge they find in their credit card history, one of the provider’s first steps is to demand that the retailer returns the value of the charge – this means chargebacks. They protect consumers from fraudulent charges, but they can also be extremely costly to the merchant.

BAMS featured image showing a secure online payment checkout protected by PCI DSS payment security. Don’t Have Dangerous Gaps in PCI Compliance
Read MoreDon’t Have Dangerous Gaps in PCI Compliance

How to Choose PCI-Compliant Payment Processing for Your Business PCI Compliance Depends on More Than the Processor You Choose PCI compliant payment processing should be part of the conversation before a business decides how it will accept cards. But choosing a processor that follows PCI DSS does not automatically make the merchant compliant. The way […]

Group of people success business improve successful growth strategy and sales tips increase 4 Sales Tips to Influence People to Buy Your Products
Read More4 Sales Tips to Influence People to Buy Your Products

Want to increase sales? Use the following sales tips to sell more products, boost your revenue, make your business grow and increase your ROI:

Business development to success and growing growth concept, Businessman pointing arrow graph increase sales concept 5 Ways to Tap Into Human Nature to Increase Sales
Read More5 Ways to Tap Into Human Nature to Increase Sales

Every good sales professional or business owner knows how to tap into human nature to increase sales. Understanding what influences people to make a purchasing decision will help you boost your revenue. Here are some important things that will bring you more sales.

E-commerce processing concept on a digital screen in human hand 5 Reasons Why Every Business Needs an E-Commerce Processing Platform
Read More5 Reasons Why Every Business Needs an E-Commerce Processing Platform

Brick and Mortar stores are taking a hit all because of e-commerce. Just look at Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us. These two were giants in their respective fields for over 60 years. Kmart which began in 1899 has liquidated and closed as well.

BAMS featured image showing an eCommerce business moving from a basic payment setup to a flexible merchant account and integrated checkout. A Better Alternative to Stripe and PayPal
Read MoreA Better Alternative to Stripe and PayPal

When an All-in-One Payment Provider Stops Being Enough A PayPal and Stripe alternative becomes worth considering when an online business starts needing more control over checkout, processing, funding and the systems connected to its store. PayPal and Stripe can make accepting payments relatively simple, especially for newer businesses. That convenience is useful. But the payment […]

E-Commerce Concept on Smartphone Screen Modernize Your Site with E-Commerce Processing
Read MoreModernize Your Site with E-Commerce Processing

If you sell products from a physical store, you might be missing out on an entire other sales channel: the internet. Today’s customers expect even physical stores to be able to offer certain e-commerce features from their sites, and if these aren’t available, the stores seem behind on the times. Here are a few essentials […]

Young woman shopping online and paying with BAMS or PayPal 5 Signs It’s Time to Switch From PayPal to BAMS
Read More5 Signs It’s Time to Switch From PayPal to BAMS

A very common question we encounter, especially from new online business owners, is when should they switch from accepting payment through PayPal to accepting payment directly on their site through a BAMS merchant account? We’ve got five signs that it’s time for you to make the switch.

Atom connect with blur fashion retail shop e-commerce store concept The E-commerce Processing Rush is Far From Over
Read MoreThe E-commerce Processing Rush is Far From Over

When e-commerce processing first came into existence, analysts predicted that it could become a multimillion-dollar industry. Now, it’s clear that what once seemed lofty was actually understated. Billions of dollars change hands online, and the vast majority does so via credit card transactions. This makes e-commerce processing more important than ever.

BAMS featured image explaining why a payment processor offering free Authorize.Net can provide lower costs, simpler setup and better value for merchants. Consider Authorize.Net for Maximum Benefit in Your Small Business
Read MoreConsider Authorize.Net for Maximum Benefit in Your Small Business

Why Authorize.Net Remains a Practical Payment Gateway for Small Businesses The Authorize.Net payment gateway has been around long enough that many small businesses already recognize the name. That matters, but familiarity alone is not the reason to consider it. The real value is flexibility: online checkout, invoicing, recurring payments, virtual terminal functionality and integrations can […]

Woman using online banking on smartphone to see her next-day funding Make Sure Your Merchant Account Offers Next Day Funding
Read MoreMake Sure Your Merchant Account Offers Next Day Funding

Many merchant processors only offer funding for completed transactions with a two- or three-day delay. If you’re used to this, you may not realize how much this is affecting your business, but it shouldn’t take much thought before you can think of some problems it has caused. New businesspeople can also easily envision scenarios in which […]

Paper boxes in a shopping cart on a laptop keyboard. Ideas about e-commerce payment processing Why Every Site Should Have E-Commerce Payment Processing
Read MoreWhy Every Site Should Have E-Commerce Payment Processing

It may seem like just yesterday when you could put up a site and have people come into your store to shop, but with the speed of technology’s rise, that might as well be a million years ago. Now, people want to buy precisely when they’re in the mood – and they don’t want to […]

Mobile payment. Credit card reader on smartphone scanning a credit card. authorize.net concept Choosing a gateway? Make Sure You Get a Free Authorize.net setup!
Read MoreChoosing a gateway? Make Sure You Get a Free Authorize.net setup!

Authorize.net is well-known to e-commerce sites since it is the biggest payment gateway serving this market. It is stable, robust, and includes many security features. This ensures that it will remain the favorite for the foreseeable future.

Stealing a credit card through a laptop concept for computer hacker, fraud, network security and electronic banking security Tips to Help Prevent Chargeback Fraud
Read MoreTips to Help Prevent Chargeback Fraud

All chargebacks are frustrating, but it’s even worse when they happen because of fraud. Then, you not only lose the transaction but the merchandise as well. This alone is enough reason to make sure you stop fraud before you send out any products. Here are some of the chargeback prevention ways that you can armor your […]

Commercial store fronts in an empty shopping center due to the possible increase in e-commerce The Undoing of Brick and Mortar by E-Commerce
Read MoreThe Undoing of Brick and Mortar by E-Commerce

With the Internet came the ability to shop without setting foot into a retail store. Now with high-speed internet, customers can shop on-the-go using their smartphones and tablets, and this is choking sales for brick and mortar retail stores. The last few years have witnessed the stubborn stagnation of retail sales while e-commerce sales are soaring. […]

Dollar sign with arrow around icon vector, filled flat glyph, solid colorful pictogram isolated on white. chargeback symbol, logo illustration Chargeback Prevention Starts with Fraud Prevention
Read MoreChargeback Prevention Starts with Fraud Prevention

Chargeback prevention is one of the foremost concerns of online merchants. It’s always galling to have to send money in the wrong direction, and it’s even worse when the reason for it is outright fraud. With fraud, you’re not only out a sale but often, you lose your merchandise as well. Fortunately, there are ways to […]