payment processor

3 Things Merchants Need to Know When Choosing a Payment Processor

Merchant services is a growing industry, with more players entering the game every day. There is a payment processor for every business type: those that provide low-risk merchant accounts, those that provide high-risk merchant accounts and specializations that run the gamut in between. With all the options available, it can be dizzying for merchants to choose…

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Risky Business: What Startups Don’t Know About Processing Credit Card Payments

Startups are in a precarious position when it comes to processing credit card payments online. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, these businesses have two options: risk it with a traditional merchant account provider or open shop with a disruptive payments technology like Stripe or PayPal. It may not seem like a tough decision…