Author: Maria Sparagis

  • Stripe Interchange Plus Offering (and Its Hidden Costs)

    ­Stripe finds itself at the center of a growing controversy. Mark Carney, former Bank of England governor and Stripe board member, faces criticism from Canadian businesses over the company’s fee structure. This uproar sheds light on a critical issue that affects countless merchants: the hidden costs of payment processing. As a business owner, you can’t…

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  • Blockchain Cross-Border Payments Are the Future

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    Despite rapid advancements in tech, cross-border transactions often remain frustratingly slow, expensive, and opaque. But there is something promising on the horizon: blockchain cross border payments. Traditional banking systems have long struggled to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals engaged in international transactions. Users frequently face lengthy processing times, exorbitant fees, and a…

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  • GetStripeBack – Accepting Payments After Shutdown

    If you’re reading this, you may have just experienced the shock and frustration of having your Stripe account shut down unexpectedly. One moment, you were processing payments and running your online business smoothly. The next, you found yourself locked out of your account, unable to accept payments or access your funds. As a business owner,…

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  • Stripe’s $1.1 Billion Acquisition of Bridge

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    The Stripe Bridge acquisition not only marks the largest deal in the crypto industry to date but supports the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. Read more about the acquisition and what it means for your checkout, whether you use Stripe or not. ACCEPT CRYPTO PAYMENTS TODAY Why It Matters Stripe’s acquisition of Bridge demonstrates its strong…

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