Category: PAYMENT PROCESSING
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8 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Business
The economy is undoubtedly heading towards the next recession, and worse that the great recession of 2008. With the ever-changing nature of how we do business, there is no doubt that with the volatility of the current economy (due in no small part to the coronavirus pandemic), we will have to deal with something similar…
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Amazon’s “Buy With Prime” Will Ruin PayPal
PayPal, once the king of easy one-click checkouts on online shopping portals, is under serious threat. Amazon’s new “Buy With Prime” button will overtake PayPal’s reign as a the one-click purchase gateway. Known for their ability to topple giants like eBay and Craigslist, Amazon will use its massive user base, reputation, and logistics to chew…
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Received “Issuer Declined MCC” Message? Here’s What It Means.
The message being displayed on your account reads: “Received issuer declined MCC. Please contact your gateway and/or acquirer.” What does this mean? Does it really matter? And why is it in all caps? We’ll break down what it means and what you can do to prevent it from happening again in the future. Remember, every…
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Stripe IPO, Disaster for Merchants
Stripe is thinking about going public, and I have an idea who the losers will be. The biggest losers of the Stripe IPO will be those who use the payment processing service. This is inevitable because Stripe has to look out for their short-term and long-term profitability by creating favorable conditions for institutional investors. If…
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Your Payment Gateway Is a Powerful Fraud Prevention Tool
Fraud is something most e-commerce business owners are familiar with – whether it be chargebacks, false orders, or other methods. There are many different tools that can help your business prevent and protect against fraud – however payment gateways are one of the most powerful and understated tools. Payment Gateway Fraud You might think that…
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