Author: Maria Sparagis

As President of DirectPayNet, I make it my mission to help merchants find the best payment solutions for their online business, especially if they are categorized as high-risk merchants. I help setup localized payments modes and have tons of other tricks to increase sales! I am an avid traveler, conference speaker and love to attend any event that allows me to learn about technology. I am fascinated by anything related to digital currency especially Bitcoin and the Blockchain.

Help, Stripe refunded ALL MY ORDERS! What do I do?

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If you’re reading this, you may be in crisis mode right now. Out of nowhere, Stripe has suddenly refunded every single order processed through your account. Countless orders that you’ve already shipped are now unpaid for, putting your business in financial jeopardy. AVOID STRIPE ACCOUNT CLOSURES PERMANENTLY The Problem: Stripe Unexpectedly Refunded All Orders Here’s […]

What Stripe’s $70B Valuation and Sequoia Deal Means for You

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Payment system giant Stripe has seen its valuation soar to an impressive $70 billion, up significantly from last year. This surge comes as Sequoia Capital, a prominent venture capital firm and long-time investor in Stripe, has offered to purchase up to $861 million worth of shares from investors looking to cash out. Despite experiencing a […]

Mastering Abandoned Cart Emails

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Abandoned customer carts are a common problem for ecommerce businesses, with an average cart abandonment rate of 69.57% across all industries. When potential customers add items to their cart but leave without completing the purchase, it represents a significant loss of potential revenue. However, abandoned cart emails can be a powerful tool to recover these […]

What Is a Virtual Credit Card and How to Accept It for Subscriptions

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Virtual cards are revolutionizing the way consumers shop online and manage finances. These digital-only payment methods offer a secure, convenient alternative to traditional plastic credit cards. In this post, we’ll explore what virtual cards are, how they benefit both customers and merchants, and their role in the world of subscriptions and recurring payments. PROTECT YOUR […]

Credit Card Decline Code 51: Insufficient Funds (and how to save the sale)

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Are you an online business owner tired of losing sales due to credit card declines? One of the most common reasons for a payment not going through is decline code 51, which means the customer’s card has insufficient funds. But don’t worry – you can turn these declines into opportunities with the right approach. In […]