7 Benefits of Specialized Travel Payment Systems to Boost Your Travel Business
It may not seem like it since payments occur in the background on both the business’s and traveler’s end, but dedicated payment processing systems are the foundation of any quality travel business. The name is confusing, too. Despite what it sounds like, it’s not just about processing transactions and receiving cash. Instead, it’s about navigating the competitive […]
A Guide to Merchant Accounts For Sports Betting Businesses
The sports betting industry is growing at an extraordinary speed, and the demand for these services is increasing. While the global revenue of sports betting is expected to reach almost 42 billion euros in 2024, a lot of businesses in this trade have found themselves struggling to keep up with the demand while also ensuring secure and […]
Need Instant Approval for High-Risk Payment Gateways? Consider These 5 Key Factors
Merchants in high-risk industries have been dealing with approval issues, extensive onboarding periods, and generally more scrutiny for a long time now, which should all be easily resolved in today’s world, right? You’d think so, but even though the regulatory environment for these businesses has improved over the last few years, they’re still a lot harder […]
The Best High-Risk Payment Processing Companies of 2024
While we’ve made many advancements in payment processing in recent years, many high-risk businesses still struggle to find the right payment processing provider to meet their needs. Despite the struggles and obstacles associated with operating a high-risk business and accepting payments for that business, choosing a payment service company that can cater to your business-specific needs can […]
High-Risk Industries & Their Payment Processing Solutions
Starting a business is easier than ever. However, there are several steps and key elements that even an experienced business owner might not think of off the top of their head. This is especially true if you’re an aspiring business owner in a high-risk industry, which are categorized by determining factors such as higher tickets and valued goods. As if […]
Guide to Cannabis Payment Processing Solutions (2024)
The cannabis industry plays a significant role in today’s global economy, yet despite the growing popularity (and growth potential for you as a cannabis business owner), the trade remains stigmatized and heavily regulated. This means that even though opening a cannabis business is easier than ever, it’s still a challenge to build a successful one due to […]
A Complete Guide to ISA Fees: International Service Assessment (2024)
Are the high fees on your monthly processing statements giving you a headache? Acquiring fees, gateway fees, card scheme fees — it’s a lot to process (pun intended) as a merchant, and it can be even more difficult to understand what you’re paying for, why, and how to reduce those costs where possible. Sadly, there’s […]
NSFW on Stripe: Do They Allow NSFW Merchants?
Nowadays, it seems like it’s not hard to get classified as an NSFW (Not Safe For Work) merchant, especially if you’re in the adult industry. While starting a business in the adult sector can be pretty lucrative, it also comes with several challenges. That shouldn’t stop you from trying to build a business around NSFW content, though! […]
Best High-Risk Merchant Account Providers in the UK
High-risk businesses in the UK face many challenges other businesses don’t, simply due to the highly regulated nature of their transactions. Not only that, but UK-based high-risk businesses face even more unique challenges than companies throughout the rest of the world. The regulations specific to Great Britain are typically more inflexible and harder to navigate, and non-compliance can lead […]
MCC Codes: What is My Merchant Category Code? (2024 Full List)
MCC codes aren’t military-related or even technical numbers. They’re little numbers that can have a big impact on how your business operates and handles payments. Where do you find your Merchant Category Code, and what do you do once you find it? We’ve asked our payment experts to shed light on everything you need to […]
