Online business is booming, and everyone from SMEs to large scale corporations are receiving an influx of online card payments. But with customers completing so many online transactions, how can they remain secure? One popular method for fraud prevention is … Continued
As a modern business owner, payment security is vital. Taking payments online is one of the best ways to expand your market and increase sales. More people than ever are shopping from the comfort of their home, and over 2 … Continued
So many businesses have recently taken up different payment methods for when a customer isn’t physically in the store. While online payments may be at the forefront, a popular alternative is to take card payments over the phone. Customers could … Continued
When you’re starting up a business for the first time, the numerous options to accept payments can feel confusing. Opting for a traditional merchant account can be time consuming, and in some cases difficult to get accepted for. In order … Continued
Even without the arrival of Coronavirus, businesses long seemed set to go contactless. But with the pandemic speeding up the process, many hospitality businesses have looked for systems such as order and pay to continue operating safely. Introducing order and … Continued
Whether you’re a new or established business, taking payments can be time consuming and tiresome. Using a form of merchant services can help you accept card payments, but it’s not always easy to set up. If you’re a high risk … Continued
With so many services switching online, recurring payment systems have seen a surge in growth. They’re used for everything from gym memberships to streaming subscriptions, and can be a handy way to have your payments taken care of. In fact, … Continued
Nowadays, our smartphones can do just about anything. They’ve replaced our need for radios, maps, calculators and more, and now, they’re all set to replace our wallets too. One of the most popular contactless payment apps, Apple pay is a … Continued
With everything going digital, from books to banking, it’s not surprising that so many companies are setting up apps allowing you to pay via your phone. If you often realise you’ve left your debit card or wallet at home, payment … Continued
At the end of 2017, I wrote an article on the battle for the card reader niche. Two years later, I check back in on the sector.
