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What is a PSP or Payment Service Provider?

Today, merchants have a variety of payment methods at their disposal, ranging from traditional credit cards to the most innovative digital wallets and contactless payment solutions. While being able to...

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7 Chargeback Prevention Strategies for Ecommerce Merchants

Did you know the chargeback process, which was created to protect customers from fraud, is now being used to commit fraud against ecommerce merchants? According to Expert Market, 86% of...

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Fintech vs Banks: What Merchants Need to Know

Fintech vs Banks Overview The financial sector is changing at a staggering pace. In fact, just 10 short years ago, the introduction of mobile banking apps and digital wallets was...

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What is an EFT Payment? A Guide for Online Merchants

EFT Payment Defined - What is an EFT Payment? An Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the electronic transfer of money from one account to another. The term EFT payment is...

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What are Payouts? An Overview

Payout Defined - What Are Payouts? Payouts are, simply put, money that someone is paid. They can be paid in the form of wages, salaries, dividends, refunds, or other disbursements....

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Payment Fraud Prevention 101: What Businesses Need to Know

Payment Fraud Defined Payment fraud is any illegal transaction that a cybercriminal performs. This includes a variety of deceptive practices, such as unauthorized card transactions and manipulating payment systems. Payment...

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Payment Tokenization – What Is It?

Summary Payment tokenization is where sensitive payment data, such as credit card information, is replaced and protected by tokens. These tokens are then used to process transactions, but they are...

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6 Things You Need To Know About Digital Payment Services

Summary Digital payment services are becoming very popular due to the use of smartphones and the number of people who don't have bank accounts. In fact, by 2028, the digital...

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What Is Embedded Finance and How Does It Work?

Summary: This article provides an overview of embedded finance, exploring its various forms, the advantages it offers, and its potential trajectory in the years to come. Embedded Finance Quick Definition...

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How Does Mobile Payment Technology Work?

Mobile Payment Technology Summary Mobile payment systems allow financial transactions via mobile devices. Users typically download a mobile wallet app and input their card details, which are then tokenized for...

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