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Credit Card Processing vs Merchant Services
Tyler Kattre
President
You may have heard the words “credit card processing” and “merchant services” used interchangeably. After all, they are synonymous, right? Well, not so fast. Indeed, they both involve the processing of payments for your business but that is where the similarities end.
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What Every ISV Should Know About Merchant PCI Scope
Doug Buan
Chief Information Security Officer
Any organization that stores, processes, or transmits payment card data, or any entity that could have an impact on the security of payment card data, is required by the card brands to comply with PCI DSS. Many merchants, however, only find out about their PCI footprint when an assessment forces...
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Security
October 2026 Interchange and Network Fee Updates
Stephanie O'Connor
Director of Operations & Merchant Experience
Twice a year – in April and October – Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and AmEx release updates to their programs and fee structures. Additionally, both the NYCE Payments Network and PULSE Network have released updates to their PIN Debit programs as well.  For your convenience, below is a summary of the...
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5 Reasons You Should Consider ACH Payments
Stephanie O'Connor
Director of Operations & Merchant Experience
ACH has been the fastest growing payment type in the US over the past three years. Depending on the business you are in, there are several benefits to be realized by accepting ACH payments. The article below discusses which types of businesses reap the greatest benefits from ACH and what...
Merchant Payments
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Credit Card Tokenization: Everything You Need to Know
Doug Buan
Chief Information Security Officer
Payment card fraud is growing rapidly, with fraudsters using advanced tools and tactics to access sensitive payment data. To protect consumers and combat fraud, merchants must ensure all card data is stored and transmitted securely.
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Is Your Integrated Payments Program Falling Behind? 5 Signs It’s Time for an Upgrade
Pete Uselman
Director of Partner Experience
In the fast-paced world of independent software development, innovation is the name of the game. As businesses evolve, so do customer expectations, and an outdated payment system can quickly become a speed bump on the road to growth, negatively impact your customer experience, and hinder your revenue growth.
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The 4 Hidden Risks of “Cheap” Credit Card Processing
Tom Kelly
Merchant Sales Manager
While accepting credit cards as a payment method has long been the standard for most businesses, there are pros and cons of doing so. On the plus side, credit cards are convenient for customers, and those who pay by credit card tend to spend more than their cash-paying peers. On...
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