Author: Maria Sparagis
-
Need to Accept Credit Card Payments without a Merchant Account? Here’s How.
If you’re running a small business and need to accept credit card payments, the first step is usually to open a merchant account. But what if you can’t open one or don’t want to? There’s good news: you have options available. In fact, taking credit cards online is possible through a variety of services, which can…
Written by
-
The FTC Lost Against AMG – What’s That Mean for Your Business?
By now, you’ve probably heard news about the AMG Capital Management, LLC v. FTC case. If not, we have a quick recap below. This isn’t a breaking news story or legal banter about regulatory changes and related directives or future directives. Rather, we’re looking at this case and how it potentially affects you, a merchant.…
Written by
-
FAQ: Why You Have So Many International Declined Transactions
A common question we get from (understandably frustrated) sellers in Canada and Australia involves declined transactions. “My approval ratio is high, so why do I get so many declined transactions when selling to Americans?” Do you have this issue, too? There’s no doubt about the frustration and rage you might be feeling when customers get…
Written by
-
FAQ: How to Get Approved for a US Merchant Account as a Non-Resident
One of the most frequent questions we’ve gotten (or at least one of the more interesting questions) recently was, “how do I get approved for a US merchant account as a non-US resident?” We understand the struggle and payment processors don’t make it so apparent when filing the application. You could be doing great in your…
Written by
-
Is Your PayPal Account Frozen? Here’s What You Need to Do to Get Your Funds
There’s no doubt that PayPal is a convenient choice for businesses and shoppes, alike. The ability to store a mix of payment methods allows buyers to spend from any source, making the checkout process that much faster. And for businesses, it almost seems like a sure-fire way to receive payment. If a customer’s bank is…
Written by
