Global merchant payment processing and acquiring net revenue surpassed $91 billion in 2023, and is on pace to exceed $171 billion by 2030, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 451 Research.

The process by which a business collects payment from a credit card transaction involves two steps, authorization and settlement, and three key players: customer, issuing bank and merchant. Many, or ...

A critical aspect of modern business, merchant receivables enable businesses to accept various forms of payments from their customers, including credit and debit cards, electronic checks and digital ...

Amy Nichol Smith spent more than 20 years working as a journalist for TV and newspapers before transitioning to software and hardware product reviews for consumers and small businesses. She has been ...

Discover how batch credit card processing can save costs with grouped transactions. Learn how it works, key benefits, and considerations for your business.

Merchant accounts are essential if you want to run a business that accepts debit and credit card payments. Not doing so can impede on your ability to attract customers and grow your business. Luckily, ...

A merchant account is essential for businesses that accept payment. It acts as a bridge between customer payments and your merchant’s business bank account. When a transaction occurs, funds first ...

High Plains Bank has established a new affiliate company, Craft Financial Group, which aims to provide a suite of merchant and payment-processing solutions to small businesses. Chris McVay, former ...

Merchant services are similar to payment processors, but their biggest advantage is the provision of a dedicated merchant account, unlike processors, which usually offer aggregate services. A ...

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Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Etsy is warning sellers it may take longer than usual for the company to process some payments. “We wanted to let you know that there is a delay with ...