3D Secure Payment Gateways: What High-Risk Merchants Should Know
The term “3D Secure payment gateway” may seem like a pretentious technical word, but it can help your eCommerce business reduce the number of shopping cart abandonments. Have you heard that before? We regularly speak to merchants who have heard about the term but aren’t entirely sure what a 3D payment gateway is or how […]
Nutraceutical Merchant Accounts: Simplifying Payment Processing for Your Health Business
There’s no denying that the world of health and wellness is booming, and nutraceuticals have carved out a significant niche. From dietary supplements to functional foods, these products offer immense benefits, driving consumer demand through the roof. However, if you’re running a nutraceutical business, you know that navigating the payment processing landscape can be difficult, […]
What is a Payment Tokenization & How Does It Work?
With payment fraud surging in the US and European markets (Americans lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023 alone), businesses and consumers alike are constantly on the lookout for ways to safeguard sensitive financial information from cyber threats. Whether you’re running an online gambling site, an escort service, or any other high-risk business, […]
Multi-Currency Payment Processing: Everything You Need To Know
Ongoing technological growth is opening new doors for the eCommerce industry. Digital payments, artificial intelligence, machine learning, multi-currency cards, and real-time cross-border payments are some of the dominant card and payment trends of recent years. The biggest trend, though, is that the popularity of electronic payments seems to be growing exponentially every year, and multi-currency […]
How to Get an Escort Merchant Account for High-Risk Payments
Operating an escort service isn’t as taboo today as it once was, especially given how easy the internet has made it to build a website and advertise to customers. However, just because it’s easy to start a business doesn’t mean it’s easy to manage and grow one. As an escort business owner, you likely know […]
What is a Merchant ID? A Complete Guide for Businesses
So, you’re running a thriving eCommerce business (or any other type of business, for that matter), and everything hinges on efficient payment processing. Transactions need to flow seamlessly, securely, and without hiccups. But if you’re a high-risk merchant, the stakes are even higher. What can you do to ensure your transactions are processed accurately and […]
Mastercard MATCH List: What Is It & How to Get Removed (2024)
The Member Alert to Control High-Risk Merchants list is a tool made by Mastercard for acquirers who work with merchants in high-risk industries. While getting “matched” might initially sound cool, being a merchant on this infamous list can lead to irreversible damage. So, it pays to maintain good standing with your payment processors, especially if […]
High-Risk vs. Low-Risk Merchant Account Services: What’s The Difference?
Let’s start with: What´s the difference between a low and high risk business? No matter the industry, every business carries a certain level of risk. Some have higher risks, and others are inherently lower, but every business is inherently risky (something you’ll quickly learn when starting your own). Some industries, however, are actually riskier than others, and that matters […]
Navigating the High-Risk Merchant Account Application Process
“Is my business high-risk? What does that even mean? Do I need a high-risk merchant account? Where do I start with that? How long will it take? Does it come with different application fees?” Since you’re here, you’re probably asking yourself those questions and more. While it’s a headache trying to figure all of this out on your own, […]
How to Get a High-Risk Merchant Account with Bad Credit
Any regular person faces obstacles related to not having a favorable financial background (it’s harder to get approved for loans, take out a mortgage, etc.). However, a poor financial background can make or break your ability to scale as a business owner, especially if you’re a high-risk merchant facing already difficult obstacles to overcome. Why, […]
