Category: STRIPE

  • Is Stripe Holding Money? How to Keep Your Business Alive

    Your Stripe account shows held funds and you need answers ASAP. Let me walk you through exactly why this happens and the fastest way to get your business running again. AVOID ACCOUNT SHUTDOWNS Common Triggers for Stripe Fund Holds I see merchants facing Stripe holds every day, and understanding these triggers helps you avoid or…

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  • Stripe Account Frozen? GetYourStripeBack!

    Imagine checking your Stripe dashboard on a busy Monday morning only to find your account frozen and thousands in payments stuck in limbo. Your business isn’t alone in facing this challenge. While Stripe remains one of the most popular payment processors for online businesses, their strict risk management policies can catch even legitimate businesses off…

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  • Is Stripe Payment Safe? Online Sales, User Data, and More

    Let me hit you with a shocking stat: 42% of all global fraud cases happen right here in the US. As a payment processor who’s seen countless businesses get burned, I’m here to tell you why payment security isn’t just another checkbox on your to-do list. Stripe processes billions in payments annually, and chances are…

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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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  • 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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