Category: Payment Processing

  • Interchange Plus vs Tiered Pricing vs Flat-Rate

    The monthly credit card processing statement hits your inbox, and there it is again – a jumble of percentages, fees, and terms that might as well be written in ancient hieroglyphics. If you’re like most business owners, you’re probably wondering if you’re getting the best deal or if you’re leaving money on the table. We’ve…

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  • StripeIsHoldingFunds! How to get your withheld funds back from Stripe

    Stripe is one of the most popular PSPs (payment service provider) in the world. It’s quick and easy setup also makes it one of the most accessible. But this PSP is not without its drawbacks. Stripe holding funds is one of the biggest issues we see from businesses who want to utilize its services. Here’s…

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  • Credit Card Decline Code 54: Expired Card (and how to save the sale)

    When a customer’s credit card expires, it triggers decline code 54. This decline code indicates the card’s expiration date has passed, making it invalid for transactions. The issue now is how the customer can make the payment and how you can prevent any further processing fees for attempting an expired card. We have the solution.…

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  • Stripe Interchange Plus Offering (and Its Hidden Costs)

    ­Stripe finds itself at the center of a growing controversy. Mark Carney, former Bank of England governor and Stripe board member, faces criticism from Canadian businesses over the company’s fee structure. This uproar sheds light on a critical issue that affects countless merchants: the hidden costs of payment processing. As a business owner, you can’t…

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  • GetStripeBack – Accepting Payments After Shutdown

    If you’re reading this, you may have just experienced the shock and frustration of having your Stripe account shut down unexpectedly. One moment, you were processing payments and running your online business smoothly. The next, you found yourself locked out of your account, unable to accept payments or access your funds. As a business owner,…

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