Nochex Review: UK Features and Fees
Paypal, Stripe, WorldPay. All of these well known online payment providers do pretty much the same thing: your customer makes a payment, your provider processes it and passes the money over to you (not before they take a fee of course)! So what is Nochex? Founded in Leeds back in 1999, Nochex is an independent […]
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What Are The Different Payment Methods Your Business Should Know About?
As our modern world evolves, we understand that money still makes the world go round, but the way in which our money is processed, transferred and stored continues to progress ever so rapidly. When it comes to different payment methods, it’s imperative for businesses owners - especially first-time small business owners - to understand the […]
Read post What is PCI DSS Compliance? Everything You Should Know
If you’re looking to scale up your business, now has never been a better time to do it. With a range of online payment systems, virtual terminals and integrative eCommerce platforms to choose from, selling online and overseas has never been easier. But as boundaries to trade are broken down, new rules and regulations are […]
Read post The Best Alternatives to Paypal for Growing Businesses
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 opened up a world of opportunities for fresh, alternative online payment systems. Nonetheless, there’s no […]
Read post Chargebacks Explained: What Is A Chargeback?
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?
Read post Visa vs Mastercard: What’s the difference?
When we talk about high-profile business rivalries we think of the likes of Adidas vs Nike, Burger King vs McDonald’s, and Apple vs Android. Making a decision between a set of these rivals largely comes down to your personal preference. When it comes to credit card payment networks, there’s no denying Mastercard and Visa’s ‘top-dog’ […]
Read post Elavon Review: Features and Fees
Elavon Merchant Services is an Atlanta-based merchant account provider, and they are one of the largest in the USA. 3 billion transactions. That’s how much Elavon processes in just one year. Yikes! We're going to run through Elavon's products and features and show you exactly why Elavon is one of the biggest merchant account providers […]
Read post The 15 Best Card Processing Services
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.
Read post First Data Review: UK Features and Fees
First Data is one of the oldest credit card processors in existence and has recently merged and rebranded to Fiserv. A lot has changed since First Data first entered the credit card processing scene in 1971; new technologies and younger, evermore flexible providers continue to disrupt the marketplace. It might have been the first on […]
Read post Cardstream Review: Features and Fees
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. Seems like a small, independent merchant account, right? Nope, owned by PayPal. Somerset-based company Cardstream […]
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