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What is the Difference Between Void and Refund in Credit Card Processing?
Businesses across the world process billions of transactions for a variety of products and services daily. These merchants are highly dependent on the seamless processing of payme...
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MST Payment Explained: Samsung MST compared to NFC
We live in the age of fast. Fast food, fast work, fast payments and more. In today’s increasingly competitive and convenience-focused marketplace, businesses that cannot keep up...
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What Is A Pre Authorization Charge? Understanding Preauths and Holds in Credit Card Processing
In today’s digital world, money rapidly evolves from cash to cashless, and vice versal. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s 2021 Diary of Consumer Payment...
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5 Key Retail Strategies to Prepare for the Holiday Season in 2022
The holiday season is one of the retailers' busiest times. With so many shopping days packed into such a short period, it’s a critical time for brands to drive sales and stand o...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Surviving the MATCH List in 2022
Receiving a high volume of chargebacks can have major repercussions for businesses. If a merchant's chargeback ratio reaches a specific level, the merchant may be subject to month...
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Restaurant Holiday Promotions and Strategies to Win in 2022
With the rise of digital adoption and social media, savvy consumers are now more informed and more demanding than ever. In addition, new food trends like Veganism, Flexitarianism,...
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WorldPay Suspends Residuals on Commissions to Mercury ISOs
WorldPay is arguably one of the biggest names in the payment processing industry. Being founded back in 1989 and being one of the pioneers of online payments, the impact of WorldP...
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Top Reasons to Implement a Gift Card Program for Your Business
As online shopping continues to rise, brick-and-mortar stores are continuing to look for ways to stand out. It is no secret that gift cards are a great way to incentivize purchase...
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Global In-vehicle Payment Trends for 2023 and Beyond
The global market for in-vehicle payment systems was estimated at USD 4.23 billion in 2021 and is predicted to increase at a compound annual rate of growth (CAGR) of 13.2% between...
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