Tag: Stripe

  • Why You Should Consider PayPal Alternatives For Your Store Checkout

    On the surface, PayPal is an easy option for both users and merchants. It’s a service that everyone around the world is familiar with. It pioneered the idea of using a third-party service as an e-commerce checkout for added security and ease-of-use. But the service is not as simple as it seems, especially for e-commerce…

  • FAQ Friday: Stripe Stops Processing Payments for Trump Campaign, Is My High-Risk Business Next? 

    In what has been a tumultuous few weeks in the US, there is a story developing that isn’t getting as much attention as it perhaps should. In the midst of record coronavirus pandemic-related deaths, social media expulsions, and impeachment debates, not much reporting has been undertaken on Stripe’s actions. Their decision (which was later matched…

  • Stripe Account Suspended? Here’s Why You Should Always Have a Back-Up Plan!

    We’ve seen it so many times. On almost a weekly basis, we have clients emailing us desperate pleas such as “Help! My Stripe account was suspended! What Do I Do Now?!” Every day that passes sees another online business being flipped upside down by suddenly losing its payment processing abilities. Click here to start accepting…

  • Who’s Involved in Credit Card Processing?

    In a simple world, your online sales would go from your website directly into your bank account. In reality, credit card payment processing involves a complex process involving different software and technology partners; these are required to ensure you can collect from the customer. Each technology partner presents its own challenges and potential for losses…