Author: Maria Sparagis

  • Stripe for GoHighLevel: Pros and Cons

    Stripe and GoHighLevel are two powerful tools that have revolutionized the way businesses operate online. While both offer their own eases and functionalities, they may not be as compatible as you think. Let’s get into what the best solution for agencies and creators using GoHighLevel is in terms of payment processing. Start your dedicated merchant…

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  • Will Stripe Ban Content Creators?

    Stripe, one of the world’s leading online payment processors, recently updated its list of restricted businesses to include “content creation.” This addition raises concerns among content creators who rely on Stripe to process payments for their online businesses. The new restriction leaves many wondering if Stripe will start banning or shutting down accounts associated with…

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  • eBay Drops Amex, Citing “Unreasonably” High Transaction Fees

    eBay announced that it will stop accepting American Express credit cards globally starting August 17, 2024. This decision impacts countless eBay customers who depend on American Express for their online purchases. The move comes as a response to what eBay describes as the “unreasonably high fees” American Express charges merchants for processing credit card transactions.…

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  • Is your business type restricted from using Stripe?

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    Stripe Restricted Businesses – Are You on the List? Stripe maintains a list of business categories that they are unable to serve due to various legal, regulatory, and risk-related reasons. Stripe is a payment aggregator, so the company is unable or unwilling to support certain business models. For current and potential Stripe users, the information…

  • Fintech News You Missed from May 2024

    It’s that time again! Let’s go through the biggest, most important, and best under-the-radar news pieces in the fintech industry from May 2024. Secure your payment ecosystem with DirectPayNet. Big News You Missed (Maybe) I can’t guarantee that you missed any of these as they are big news pieces. But at any rate, here are…

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