Credit Card Decline 04 – “Pick Up Card SF” SOLUTION

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One of the few things more frustrating than a declined transaction is not fully understanding why that decline happened. Credit card decline messages can be a source of confusion and frustration both for merchants and customers alike. They disrupt the flow of transactions and can lead to uncomfortable situations at checkout. One decline in paricular […]

5 Ways to Decrease Credit Card Declines and Boost Holiday Conversions in 2025

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Americans entered the 2025 holiday shopping season carrying record credit card debt. $1.23 trillion in outstanding balances as of Q3. Tight spending budgets and consumer behavior shape how successful your business enters Q1 2026. If you want to start the new year in the black, you need strategies that address both the technical reasons behind […]

6 Ways to Turn AI Agents into a Revenue Machine

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Amazon and Visa announced a partnership to develop agentic tools that transform how consumers shop and pay online. The two giants plan to offer software development resources through Amazon’s web services marketplace, enabling developers to create autonomous AI-powered shopping experiences that let ai agents transact on behalf of consumers. Agentic commerce is moving from concept […]

Use Order Insights 3.0 to Slash Your VAMP Ratio, Chargebacks

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Visa’s Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) puts merchants under intense scrutiny. Financial institutions now face mounting pressure as Visa tracks fraud metrics more aggressively than ever. One misstep triggers an advisory period that can devastate your business. Order Insights 3.0 changes this equation entirely. This enhanced fraud prevention tool intercepts disputes before they become chargebacks. Use […]

Stripe Reserves & How to Get Your Money Back

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Stripe reserves disrupt your cash flow and can leave you penniless. Stripe can withhold 10% to 25% of every transaction. That’s no good for your business. Here’s how Stripe reserves work, how to avoid them altogether, and how to save your business from financial headaches to keep your operations running smoothly. AVOID STRIPE RESERVES What […]