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The UK Payment System Regulator interim report on the card acquiring market is pretty damning of acquirers.  But it does tell you how to get the best deal for your business.    

The last couple of months have certainly reiterated the importance of digital money and online payments. 10 years ago, this article would have been laughed out of town, but a surge in demand for online purchases and bank transfers has … Continued

Chargebacks can come as a nasty surprise to small businesses – but what are they, how much do they cost and how can you avoid them?

COVID19 and the resulting lockdown is severely impacting many small UK businesses.  Pubs, restaurants, gymns, hairdressers and many other “non-essential” businesses are unable to trade and are earning no income.  But that doesn’t stop their costs mounting up and business … Continued

Is your business looking for new way to process card payments? Fear not, our list of card processing services has solutions tailored to all business needs.

It can be hard to tell who you’re actually dealing with when you sign up for a merchant account. The illusion of ‘independence’ is often used to make customers feel more exclusive, and better looked after. Take BrainTree for instance. … Continued

As a customer, the minimum card payment amount can put you off, making a purchase entirely.  Say you don’t carry cash. You want to buy a £2 coffee, and there’s a £5 card limit. Do you spend the extra £3, … Continued

Where would we be without Direct Debit? From rent and council tax to Netflix and Spotify, Direct Debit is a lifesaver. It ensures that we don’t forget to pay a bill, and makes for a more comfortable financial life. As … Continued

Pretty much every time we make a payment online, we’re doing so thanks to a virtual terminal.  For many of us, most of our shopping is now done online – it beats queuing up in John Lewis at Christmas time! … Continued

The way we pay for goods and services has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Good old fashioned cash is rapidly approaching death’s door in the UK. Those old £1 coins hidden down the side of the couch are … Continued