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October 6, 20260 Comment
Getting a Personal Guarantee Released From Your Merchant Agreement: The Processing History That Makes Your Case
An established merchant may be able to remove personal guarantee merchant account obligations, but clean processin...
October 6, 20260 Comment
From High-Risk to Standard: How Merchants Get Reclassified After a Clean Processing History
High-risk merchant reclassification may be possible when the factors that originally drove the risk decision have ...
March 16, 20261 Comment
What a Merchant Account Reserve Is and How to Negotiate Better Reserve Terms
A merchant account reserve is a percentage of a business transaction's revenue, which a payment processo...
August 22, 20250 Comment
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL): Opportunities and Risks for Merchants
Customer expectations regarding payment flexibility are changing quickly in today’s dynamic retail environment. ...
June 26, 20250 Comment
A Complete Guide to Scheduled Payments
Scheduled payments or 'recurring' or 'automated' transactions are pre-arranged payments, collected on a specified ...
April 7, 20252 Comment
Will You Need to Sign a Personal Guarantee for a Merchant Account?
In the USA, when businesses apply for a merchant account, they are typically required to sign a personal guarantee...
February 21, 20250 Comment
High-Risk Merchant Accounts: What You Need to Know Before Signing Up
In the world of online payments and credit card processing, not all businesses are treated equally. If you operate...
February 21, 20250 Comment
How AI and Machine Learning Are Revolutionizing Payment Processing
In today's fast-paced digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming indus...
February 21, 20251 Comment
Chargebacks Explained: How to Prevent Disputes and Protect Your Revenue
Chargebacks are a common issue that businesses face when accepting credit card payments. They occur when a custome...