Category: STRIPE
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Survival Guide: Stripe Account Suspended
Payment processors and PSPs hold immense power over businesses, Stripe, despite its reputation as a developer-friendly platform, is no different. The payments giant regularly suspends accounts and holds funds, sometimes without clear justification. I recently received an email from a business owner whose experience illustrates the reality that many merchants face when dealing with account…
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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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5 Stripe Settings that Instantly Boost Fraud Prevention
Fraud prevention is not something to put on the back burner. Businesses face constant threats from fraudulent activities, especially at checkout. Stripe offers many tools to combat these threats, most of which rest in the platform’s settings. Understanding how to use these settings helps protect your business and customers from identity theft and data breaches.…
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Is Stripe Atlas Worth It? Pros and Cons
Stripe Atlas can power up entrepreneurs launching US-based businesses from anywhere in the world. This service promises to eliminate the traditional barriers that prevent international founders from establishing American companies. But does it deliver on its promises, and what should online business owners know before diving in? APPLY FOR A DEDICATED MERCHANT ACCOUNT What Stripe…
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How Much Does Stripe Take from Payments? Too Much!
Every business on Earth has heard of Stripe, and many of those businesses use it (whether they know it or not). It’s one of the most popular payment processors in the world, trusted by startups and big brands alike for its fast setup and powerful features. But while Stripe makes it easy to accept payments,…
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