Not every merchant belongs on Shopify Payments. Here’s how to connect your own third-party payment gateway to Shopify — and what to do after to make sure it stays running.
Most merchants don’t find out they’re considered high risk until a processor shuts them down. This guide explains what high risk merchant accounts are, why your business may qualify, and how to secure stable payment processing that’s actually built for your industry.
Everything you need to know about merchant accounts — how they work, what fees to expect, the difference between standard and high-risk accounts, and how to apply.
Comprehensive comparison of Stripe alternatives including Shopify Payments, Square, and PayPal. Learn how each platform differs from Stripe, which offers the best fees and features for your business type, when to choose dedicated merchant accounts over payment aggregators, and how to select the right payment processor for your transaction volume and industry.
Complete guide to Square payment processing: understand how Square works as a payment facilitator, why accounts get frozen, what the transaction fees actually cost for each plan tier, how long Square holds funds, and when your business has outgrown Square’s PayFac model
