Payment Processing Tips

What Is an AVS Mismatch and How to Prevent It?

By Chad Deatherage / September 23, 2025

Nothing kills a sale faster than watching a legitimate customer’s payment get declined at checkout. You know the scenario: a real customer with a valid credit card tries to complete…

What Is a Soft Decline vs. a Hard Decline in Card Payments

By Chad Deatherage / September 23, 2025

Failed payments drain revenue faster than most merchants realize. Every declined transaction represents lost sales, frustrated customers, and potential churn that could have been prevented with the right approach. The…

Payment Gateway Fraud Detection & Prevention: Everything You Need to Know

By Chad Deatherage / August 10, 2025

Your payment gateway could be under attack right now. Criminals are running automated scripts to test stolen credit cards through your checkout, probing for weak spots in your fraud detection,…

Non VBV Meaning: Everything You Need to Know

By Chad Deatherage / April 8, 2025

Your personal data is a very valuable asset, so it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of people who would want to get access to it –…

How to Accept Online Payments for Free

By Chad Deatherage / July 12, 2024

Running a small business means watching every dollar, especially when it comes to payment processing fees that can quietly eat into your profits. For small businesses, the ability to accept…

What Is Debit Card Processing & How Does It Work?

By Chad Deatherage / July 3, 2024

Debit cards have become an indispensable part of our financial lives, with the majority of American adults, spanning all demographics, now possessing at least one debit card. According to a…

How Much Are Debit Card Processing Fees

By Chad Deatherage / July 3, 2024

Understanding debit card processing fees is important for any business that takes card payments. These fees can add up, so knowing how much you’re being charged and how to reduce…

How to Reduce Cart Abandonment: 7 Proven Strategies That Work

By Jason Rabago / May 10, 2024

Cart abandonment is a major issue for e-commerce businesses. With almost 7 out of 10 shoppers abandoning their carts, online businesses face an uphill task of increasing sales and profits.…