Author: Maria Sparagis
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Visa VAMP Changes Chargeback Management, Business Killer
Visa’s bombshell announcement will forever change how European merchants manage their fraud and dispute ratios. The new Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) counts TC40 fraud alerts resolved through Rapid Dispute Resolution (RDR) toward your VAMP ratio. High-risk merchants and subscription businesses are warned. MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE What’s Changing with VAMP? Visa initially created VAMP to consolidate…
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Capital One-Discover Merger: What It Means for Business
The recent approval of Capital One’s acquisition of Discover Financial Services is the first of its kind. With federal regulators giving the green light and the deal expected to close on May 18, 2025, merchants across the country are wondering how this merger will affect their businesses. As someone with expertise in payment processing, I…
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Your #1 Hidden Revenue Goldmine Is Payment Processing
You’re a business owner, you accept payments, but I bet you have not once considered payment processing as a growth tactic. Little known fact: payment processing is one of the most underutilized growth opportunities for any businesses of any size. While companies spend fortunes on marketing and sales, many lose 10%+ of their monthly revenue…
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Terpenes: What Every Online Business Owner Needs to Know
CBD has so many potential benefits, it’s no wonder we discover (or develop) something new with it every year. This time, terpenes are the new focal point. Terpenes are aromatic compounds offering businesses a brand new set of opportunities for product development and marketing. Let’s explore everything you need to know about terpenes, from sources…
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Boost Conversions with These Mobile Checkout Best Practices
Move over desktop, mobile is taking over. With smartphones now the primary device for online shopping, businesses need to start prioritizing mobile-friendly payment experiences. Consumer expect speed and ease at checkout on their mobile devices, moreso than on the desktop experience. One-click checkouts, autofill payment data, and fewer input fields just scratch the surface of…
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