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January 14, 20260 Comment
Understanding Batch Times and Weekend Holds in Merchant Payouts
For businesses that accept card and digital payments, cash flow does not end when a customer completes a transacti...
January 7, 20260 Comment
Card Present Payments vs Card Not Present Payments: How Processing Changes
The way people pay for goods and services has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Customers now move e...
January 1, 20260 Comment
How Payment Gateways and Processors Work Together
Digital payments have become a normal part of everyday life, whether someone is shopping online, paying a bill thr...
December 26, 20250 Comment
Authorization, Clearing, and Settlement: The Three Stages of a Card Transaction
Every time someone taps a card at a store, enters details online, or pays through a mobile wallet, a complex finan...
December 22, 20250 Comment
Breaking Down Interchange Fees, Assessments Fees, and Processor Fees
Payment processing fees are one of the most common sources of confusion for business owners. Many merchants see de...
December 17, 20250 Comment
Key Payment Terminology Every Merchant Should Know
Understanding how payments work is essential for any business, whether it operates in retail, hospitality, ecommer...
December 11, 20250 Comment
The Role of Payment Batching in Payment Processing: How It Affects Cash Flow
Payment processing is one of the most important functions in any business that accepts credit or debit cards. Whil...
December 6, 20250 Comment
What Is a Settlement Cycle? A Beginner’s Guide for Merchants
One of the most important but least understood parts of running a business that accepts card payments is the settl...
November 28, 20250 Comment
Merchant Account Basics: What They Are and Why Businesses Need Them
Businesses today operate in a competitive environment where customers expect flexible payment methods, fast checko...