Merchants have successful businesses to run and rarely is there time to learn the numerous credit card and payment processing terms that make up the payments industry. Informed merchants are better positioned to negotiate lower rates and improve overall service. We have created this list of the top 40 payment processing terms as a quick and easy reference guide for industrious merchants. Our thought process is simple: the more you understand about the most common and confusing terms, the better prepared...

Expense management is fundamental for maintaining the financial health of any enterprise. Conventional methods often face challenges, including payment delays and a lack of transparency, which can obstruct growth and productivity. This is where digital payments come in, offering assistance to business owners, financial managers, and entrepreneurs looking for a modern solution for managing business expenses.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Postal Service posted a warning about mailing paper checks, citing an alarming rise in mail fraud. While mail theft has doubled, so have reports of check fraud, with 680,000 reports in 2022, up from 300,000 in 2021.

On-time payments can elevate the way you do business!

In today’s interconnected world, where digital transactions have become increasingly prevalent in business operations, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. As technology advances, so do the tactics of cyberattackers who seek to exploit companies’ vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive financial information. 

Heading into the final stretch of the year, businesses have a unique opportunity to pause, reflect and recalibrate their strategies. Checking in on the year-to-date is the cornerstone for assessing progress, planning for tax season, preparing necessary reports and setting additional goals. This comprehensive guide will provide tips on how businesses can optimize their review. 

Efficiency is paramount for businesses to keep up with the speed of change. Yet, with the increasing complexity of financial transactions, along with the need for accurate and timely reporting, manual accounting processes can be time-consuming and error-prone. From tracking a company’s finances and paying vendors to receiving payments and invoices from clients, there are many necessary accounting activities that determine a company’s overall financial health. 

Technological advancements have reshaped the way we live, work and connect with each other — this is especially true when it comes to how we conduct business. Whether it’s shopping online for the latest tech software, supporting a nonprofit, purchasing a brand-new car, dining at a 5-Michelin-star restaurant, and more, technology has made the payment experience easier than ever.

The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in March 2023 signaled an uncertain outlook for the U.S. economy and emphasized the need for businesses to consider several aspects of their payment processing approach while taking into account an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Merchant processing makes collecting on-time payments from borrowers easier and faster for consumer lenders. Consumer installment loans, typically provided by both the traditional storefront lenders and the newer online lending fintech companies, are attractive to borrowers for many reasons.