Guide Orientation: What This Covers and Who It’s For This guide shows eCommerce managers how to protect cash flow planning from chargeback disruptions so they can reliably access early-payment supplier discounts. If your business processes enough daily volume that a single batch of chargebacks can shift your deposit timing by even one day, this is […]
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Supplier Payments: Turn Next-Day Funding Into 2% COGS Savings
Next day funding for merchants is a service some payment processors offer that gives merchants access to the money from their card sales on the following business day. In some cases, funds arrive as little as ten to twelve hours after a batch is submitted. Many processors still hold funds for one to three business days […]
Every time a shopper clicks Pay on your site, a lot happens in a few seconds. An eCommerce payment gateway is the software that makes it work. It securely moves card data from your checkout to your payment processor and the card networks. Then it brings back an answer: approved or declined. Think of it […]
Merchants can fight chargebacks and, while many don’t, all should whenever possible because chargebacks matter. Chargebacks cost merchants money in the form of lost revenues and, in many cases, lost inventory. They also raise red flags when they start to rack up, causing potential strains in relationships with payment processors and the major card companies […]
An ecommerce merchant is a business that sells online and utilizes payment processing services to collect card payments. In a terminology-heavy industry like payment processing, it can be easy for confusion to arise about what certain terms mean and don’t mean. “Merchant” is one of those terms, and many people incorrectly assume that all businesses […]
Amex OptBlue is a program designed to make American Express payments more accessible to small businesses. Traditionally, the high barriers to entry on the network and the extremely high transaction fees made American Express more trouble than it was worth for smaller merchants. To remedy that problem, the company created the Amex OptBlue program, which […]
Choosing a Merchant Account Is About More Than the Processing Rate A merchant account is a mission-critical piece of the payments puzzle for many full-time business owners doing significant card volume. But for new and experienced merchants alike, getting set up with a new account can seem opaque. Independent sales organizations, commonly called ISOs, work […]
Next day funding is a feature offered by certain payment processors that allows merchants to access the money from their batched transactions in a single day – in some cases, as little as ten hours after a transaction is submitted. Most merchants on standard funding plans don’t get access to their funds nearly as quickly, […]
Payment processing is a complex industry with a lot of moving parts, a lot of tech, and a lot of security rules. But, for the end merchant, all that complexity represents a needless source of headaches and potential business interruptions. The best payment processors offer simple merchant services that allow businesses to focus solely on […]
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, is a security standard that every business accepting, storing, processing or transmitting card data from the major card brands has to meet. It exists to protect consumers and limit the damage from payment-related data breaches. PCI compliance refers to a company’s ongoing work to maintain […]
A retail POS, or point-of-sale system, is a combination of hardware and software designed to facilitate purchases at a checkout counter in retail and dining. A POS effectively automates most of the functions of an old cash register. Rather than having to punch in a product’s information and price and manually apply taxes, a POS […]
Having a payment gateway that accepts credit cards on-site is important for most modern businesses, and it’s an absolute must for retail businesses, where cash-only sales are all but extinct. But how do you go about getting a credit card reader? The good news is that getting set up with a reader isn’t that hard, […]
As a small business owner, you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve your customer offerings to drive customer loyalty and satisfaction. There are a few things that have historically benefited small businesses such as loyalty programs, customer reviews, and community engagement. The bottom line is that without satisfied customers, your business […]
Mobile Payments Work Best When the Checkout Can Move With the Business Not every business operates from a fixed checkout counter. Contractors collect payment at job sites. Restaurants bring the payment experience to the table. Retail employees can check out customers away from the register. Nonprofits accept donations at events while healthcare providers may collect […]
Next day funding is a payment processing feature that allows merchants to get their payouts in a single business day, without the need to wait on standard holds. It’s one of the most important features merchants can weigh when selecting the right payment processing partner. Not all merchant services companies offer next day funding, and […]
One thing that any business should be aware of when processing digital payments are chargebacks and chargeback prevention. Chargebacks can have a huge impact on business owners, especially for small businesses. The last thing that a business owner wants is to have to refund a customer for services rendered or products shipped, especially when there […]
With the retail world rapidly moving online, many companies are turning to online sales and e-commerce to keep pace with our evolving market. However, if retailers want to join the vast world of online sales, there are rules and procedures they have to follow, both to protect themselves from fines and their customers’ private information. […]
Making it today as a small business can be challenging. Between having to compete with big corporations and the ever-growing online market, it’s never been harder for brick and mortar stores. However, several tools, techniques, and technologies can help you integrate into the modern online market.
More people have begun utilizing online stores with the continuous growth of online marketplaces and the pandemic’s recent lifestyle changes. Businesses that wish to retain these customers, or dip into the rapidly growing online market, will have to adapt and evolve to keep up. A safe, effective, and cost-efficient payment processor should be at the […]
