Taking Card Payments Over The Phone: Tips For Set Up And Ongoing Use
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 be uncomfortable entering their details online, or simply want the convenience of paying while they […]
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What’s A Payment Aggregator And Should My SME Use One?
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 for these smaller businesses to get going, one emerging method has been to use a […]
Read post Order & Pay: What Is It And How To Choose The Right App Service
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 pay apps has been just one of the ways businesses have done so, improving safety, […]
Read post What Is A Payment Service Provider?
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 merchant, even just getting a merchant account may prove tricky. Merchant acquirers often put applicants […]
Read post What Are Recurring Payments? + Tips For Managing Them
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, recurring payment systems are an ideal solution for both customers and merchants. They provide a […]
Read post How to Read Merchant Statements: Negotiate A Great Deal For Your Business
Regardless of whether you’re a new or established business, working out how to read merchant statements can often be a battle you’d rather leave to another day. It was hard enough setting up the credit card processing contract, and now there’s more lingo to get to grips with. But if you’ve refrained from checking your […]
Read post What is an ISO and Why Should You Use One For Your Card Processing?
Danny’s new trainer business is booming. Sales are through the roof and traffic on his new website is rising exponentially. It has come to the point where Danny can longer just accept bank transfers to his debit card as the sole method of payment. Danny is currently in the process of turning his website into […]
Read post Where would we be without direct debit? From rent and council tax to Netflix and Spotify, direct debit is a lifesaver of a payment solution. It ensures that we don’t forget to pay a bill, and makes for a more comfortable and hassle-free financial life. As a business owner, offering direct debit solutions is a […]
Read post SmartDebit Review: UK Features and Fees (Updated 2021)
Founded in 1998, SmartDebit is the UK’s leading direct debit service provider, processing over £2 billion every single year. In this blog, I put it to the test to see how it stacks up against its competitors.
Read post Braintree Review: Features and Fees
Braintree Payments is a popular online payment processor for eCommerce businesses to accept mobile and web payments. Braintree also accepts trendy new payment methods, like Google Pay and Apple Pay. If you’re old school, there’s support for all debit cards and most credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.) The company has a pretty impressive […]
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