Author: Maria Sparagis
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14 Reason Codes That Land Your Business on the MATCH List
If you run a business that accepts credit card payments (so, every business), then you need to know about the MATCH list. This database tracks merchants who’ve had their payment processing accounts shut down. Getting MATCHed can destroy your business overnight. You’ll struggle to find any bank willing to process your payments again. The Member…
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Embrace Click-to-Cancel Policies, Even Without the Law
The Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule vanished faster than a forgotten gym membership renewal. On July 8, 2025, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the regulation that would have required businesses to make canceling subscriptions as easy as signing up for them. The court’s decision wasn’t about the merits of consumer-friendly cancellation policies.…
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Stripe ISN’T a Merchant Account (And Why That Matters for Your Business)
Stripe is everywhere, powering millions of online businesses. Maybe even you are already using it to process credit card payments. Stripe makes it incredibly easy—you can integrate their system into your site in just a few hours. So what’s the problem? Stripe isn’t actually a merchant account. This distinction matters more than you might think,…
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Credit Card Decline Code 59: Suspected Fraud (and What to Do About It)
One of the more serious declines you’ll face in your business journey is decline code 59. This code signals suspected fraud, and knowing how to handle it can save your business money and protect your customers. PREVENT FRAUD AT CHECKOUT What Is Decline Code 59? Decline code 59 means the card issuer suspects fraudulent activity…
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Your Packaging and Fulfillment Experience Drives Chargebacks
Most business owners obsess over their product quality and marketing. They spend countless hours perfecting their sales pages and crafting the perfect pitch. But then they completely drop the ball when it comes to packaging and fulfillment. This oversight costs them thousands of dollars in chargebacks every year. Your customer’s journey doesn’t end when they…
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