How to Change Merchant Services Providers (Painlessly)
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The ability to accept credit and debit card payments is vital to your business—which makes your merchant services provider (MSP) one of your most important partnerships. To allow customers to pay by card, you need an MSP to act as the middleman between the credit card network, banks, and your business account. But what happens […]
Payment Processing 101: How to Choose a Merchant Services Provider (MSP) for Your Business
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As a business owner, you want to increase revenue by making it easy for customers to buy from you. That’s why choosing a merchant services provider (MSP) is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your business. Without an MSP, it wouldn’t matter how many potential customers want to make purchases from your […]
What to Do When Your Square Account Gets Deactivated ?
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Square is a popular payment processing service that allows businesses to accept payments easily and securely. However, if your Square account gets deactivated, it can be a major setback for your business. In this blog post, we’ll explore why Square may deactivate your account and what you can do to get it reactivated. Reasons Why […]
High-Risk Merchant Accounts for WooCommerce businesses in 2023
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WooCommerce is a popular and versatile e-commerce platform that can be used to create online stores for a wide range of businesses. However, for high-risk businesses, such as those in the adult industry, nutraceuticals, or CBD products, setting up an online store can be challenging. In this blog post, we’ll explore how high-risk businesses can […]
Understanding Capped Reserves: What They Are and How They Work in 2023 ?
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As a merchant who accepts credit card payments, you may be familiar with the concept of a merchant account reserve. A merchant account reserve is a portion of your funds that is held by your payment processor as collateral for potential chargebacks, returns, and other losses. One type of merchant account reserve is a capped […]
Understanding Merchant Account Reserves: What They Are and How They Work in 2023
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If you’re a merchant who accepts credit card payments, you may have heard of a merchant account reserve. A merchant account reserve is a portion of your funds that is held by your payment processor as a form of collateral. The reserve is typically held in a separate account and is used to cover chargebacks, […]
What is an Upfront Reserve and How Does it Affect Your Business ?
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If you’re a merchant who accepts credit card payments, you may have heard of an upfront reserve. An upfront reserve is a portion of your sales that is withheld by your payment processor as a form of collateral. The amount of the reserve is typically a percentage of your sales, and it is held in […]
Chargebacks: What They Are and How to Prevent Them ?
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If you’re a merchant who accepts credit card payments, you’re likely familiar with chargebacks. A chargeback occurs when a customer disputes a transaction and asks their bank to reverse the payment. Chargebacks can be costly and time-consuming for merchants, and they can also hurt your business’s reputation. To help you avoid chargebacks, here’s an overview […]
Understanding Visa Chargebacks: Causes and Prevention Tips for Businesses
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Visa chargebacks occur when a cardholder disputes a transaction with their bank, resulting in a refund for the cardholder and a loss for the merchant. Chargebacks can be costly and time-consuming for businesses, and understanding the causes and prevention methods is crucial to reduce their frequency. In this article, we’ll explore the common causes of […]
How to Avoid PayPal Chargebacks for Your Business in 2023 ?
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PayPal is one of the most popular payment processing options available today. However, one of the downsides of using PayPal is the risk of chargebacks, which occur when a customer disputes a transaction and PayPal refunds their payment. Chargebacks can be costly and time-consuming, so it’s important for businesses to take steps to prevent them. […]