Posts by Brandi Shelley
High-Risk Industry Spotlight: Online Pharmacy
The online pharmacy industry is rapidly growing, and along with it, the need for reliable payment processing solutions. Unfortunately, this industry is also considered high-risk by many banks and financial institutions. This means that finding a merchant account provider can be a challenge for new or expanding businesses. In this post, we’ll take a closer…
Read More5 Must-Haves For CBD Payment Acceptance
CBD and hemp businesses have a unique set of challenges when it comes to payment processing. Because CBD is still classified as a Schedule I drug by the federal government, traditional financial institutions like banks and credit card processors are hesitant to work with CBD businesses. This leaves CBD sellers struggling to find a way…
Read MoreSurcharges vs. Convenience Fee: What’s the Difference?
High-risk merchants can expect to pay more in credit card fees than their low-risk counterparts. One way to reduce the cost of merchant processing is to assess a surcharge or convenience fee on transactions – but what’s the difference between the two? In this blog post, we’ll break down the differences between these two types…
Read MoreGet Rid of Pesky PCI Non-Compliance Fees
If you’re in a high-risk industry, such as collections, CBD, travel, or even e-commerce, you know how expensive payment processing can be. On your monthly processing statement, one fee you might see is a PCI non-compliance fee. You will be charged these fees if you have a merchant account that does not follow the secure…
Read MoreA Guide to Online Payment Processing
If you’re an e-commerce business owner, you know that taking payments is essential to your success. But did you know that there are many different ways to process payments? This guide will explain the basics of online payment processing and provide tips on choosing the proper method for your business. So read on and learn…
Read More5 Tips for Finding Your Payment Partner
As a merchant, do you shudder at the thought of credit card fees and interchange rates? If you’re like most business owners, you want to keep your costs as low as possible so you can focus on what you do best – running your business. That’s where payment processors can be beneficial. By finding the…
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