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Does a Recent Class Action Lawsuit Spell Trouble for Surcharging Merchants?
Stephanie O'Connor
Director of Operations & Merchant Experience
A recent class action lawsuit in the hospitality and live events industry is a clear warning to all businesses: hidden fees and poor disclosure can lead to serious legal trouble. It is alleged that the company named in the suit used deceptive pricing tactics by advertising lower prices and hiding...
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The Hidden Dangers of Third-Party Pet Medications and How to Keep Your Clients Safe
Stephanie O'Connor
Director of Operations & Merchant Experience
You know that your clients have their pets’ best interests at heart. That’s why they brought them to you in the first place. Unfortunately, with the rising costs of pet care, many pet parents are also looking for ways to save money. And as many vet clinics have noticed, that...
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October 2025 Interchange and Network Fee Updates
Stephanie O'Connor
Director of Operations & Merchant Experience
Summary of Card Brand Changes Effective October 2025 Twice a year – in April and October – Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and AmEx release updates to their programs and fee structures. Additionally, the NYCE Payments Network has released updates to its PIN Debit rates as well. For your convenience, below is...
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Big Changes to Visa’s Level 2 and Level 3 Incentive Program
Stephanie O'Connor
Director of Operations & Merchant Experience
What merchants and software providers need to know. Visa’s Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP) is reshaping the landscape of B2B credit card processing. Launched in April 2025, with full enforcement on October 17, 2025, CEDP replaces Visa’s current Level 2 and Level 3 interchange program. This new program introduces stricter...
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The Dark Web and Payments: How Cybercriminals Exploit Weak Payment Security
Doug Buan
Chief Information Security Officer
The number of data compromises in the United States in 2024 was 3,158 cases. Over 1.35 billion individuals were affected by those compromises, data breaches, leakage, and exposure. Behind many of these breaches are platforms built with good intentions but flawed assumptions: that APIs are secure by default, that tokenization...
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How PCI Compliance Impacts Pharmacies (And How Your Software Can Help!)
Doug Buan
Chief Information Security Officer
Pharmacies reside in a heavily regulated industry with good reason. They have a more difficult task than most when it comes to protecting their customers’ health – both physically and financially.
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The Invisible Payments Revolution: How Frictionless Transactions Are Changing Commerce
Tyler Kattre
President
Invisible payments—where the transaction fades into the background of the customer experience—are quickly becoming the gold standard in modern commerce. While invisible payments may have started with rideshare apps and checkout-free retail, businesses across many industries are exploring how to incorporate this frictionless payment model. The benefits? For consumers, invisible...
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