Six Tips to Freeze Out Fraud for the Holidays
It's a special time of year for merchants, as the holiday frenzy converts into new-year revenue. But just like those holiday parties, the good times do have their attendant hangover...
Processing Explained, Simply
Back in the day, when you were selling lemonade as a kid, the transaction was simple: your neighbors would give cash directly to you in exchange for a cool [...]
What’s the Difference Between Credit and Debit Card Chargebacks?
The origin of the chargeback is forever tied to credit cards. Still, there are other "pieces of plastic" that can induce chargebacks, such as a debit card. To better understand [...]
What is a PayPal Merchant Identification Number?
If you run a business and are selling services or goods, the merchant identification number is an extremely important part of the process. It ties your merchant account into the [...]
What is a Chargeback Fee?
“How much?” is perhaps the most-asked question of all time. Unfortunately, in the payments industry at least, it’s also the most difficult to answer. That’s especially true when it comes [...]
What Are High-Risk Businesses and High-Risk Products?
High-risk businesses aren’t necessarily “bad” business. On the contrary, if handled right, high-risk business can mean high profits for the bank, processors and the merchants themselves.
