Why approvals are harder, what underwriters look for, and how operators in regulated or complex markets can set themselves up for success. If you operate in a high-risk industry, the merchant-account approval process can feel opaque. One provider says yes. One says
In March 2021, one of the largest global payment processors experienced a four-hour outage. Businesses faced lost revenue, with no backup or failover, and customers were unable to complete transactions. This is a good example of viewing payments as a basic utility rather than as critical infrastructure. Payments may appear simple; a customer clicks “Pay,”
If you’ve ever managed a business you’re familiar with that sinking feeling associated with a customer at checkout entering their card and getting a decline message. Worse, the customer abandons the cart and the opportunity disappears. In a situation where tiny improvements in authorization rates can move the revenue needle substantially, dealing with declined cards
Embedded payments used to be a feature tucked somewhere between “nice” and “eventually.” In 2025, they sit at the center of platform strategy. Modern SaaS companies, marketplaces, telehealth providers, and service platforms increasingly rely on embedded payments not simply as infrastructure but as a core revenue engine and a competitive moat. The market has shifted:
Five things most companies don’t check soon enough Choosing a payment processor isn’t like picking another software vendor. For most businesses, especially in SaaS, fintech, healthcare, or regulated markets, it’s a foundational decision. Your processor connects revenue to every other part of your operation. One clause, one misclassification, or one missed filing can create real
Receiving and making B2B payments is an essential function for businesses; done correctly, it can vastly improve cash flow and the bottom line. As consumers, we have all come to expect fast, safe, and convenient payment solutions, whether online or in-store. But what about B2B payments? COVID-19 brought a rapid shift to remote working for
Introduction ACH (Automated Clearing House) is a popular method used to transfer funds from one bank account to another and is commonly known as “direct payments”. The ACH financial network allows electronic payments between bank accounts without involving credit cards, wire transfers or paper checks. You most likely have participated in an ACH transaction since