The PaymentCloud Blog

Our merchants are important to us, that’s why we go out of our way to educate and inform them on the ins and outs of the payment processing industry. We understand merchant services can be a confusing space for new businesses (and old companies too!). So please continue reading for an insightful blog on the industries we serve best.

Top Content

Reviewing our top content is the best place to begin when navigating business ownership for high risk, mid risk, and low risk businesses. Here, we strive to inform and give you the tools to grow your business- No matter if you’re a small company or a large enterprise.

What Is a High-Risk Merchant Account?

Top 10 Online Shopping Cart Solutions

How to Get the Cheapest Credit Card Processing & Lower Fees

Using Venmo for Business: Is It a Good Idea?

What is an FFL and How Can You Get a Federal Firearm License?

The Complete List of ACH Return Codes

 

 

Where To Start

Still figuring out where to start? We can help. If you’re just beginning a business, you may be wondering how to set yourself up for success. Well, we have tailored information to help you with your business plan, marketing initiatives, and go to market strategy.

What Are Merchant Services?

How to Accept Payments

What Is a Merchant Account?

Which Credit Card Reader is Right For You?

The Ultimate Guide to eCheck Payment Processing

How to Start a Business in 2024: 12 Steps to Success

 

 

What Is SaaS Billing? A Best Practices Guide

SaaS billing refers to the process of charging customers for subscription services on a recurring or semi-recurring basis. SaaS is an acronym for "software as…

Woman seeing dollars and coins fly around her as she manages the details of her SaaS billing setup.

A Complete Guide on How To Open a Gun Range Business

Opening and operating a gun range business is no easy task. Its high-risk nature, stringent regulations, and considerable starting costs are some of the top…

A man shooting money targets after he learned how to open a gun range business.

Elon Musk’s X Partners with Visa on Digital Financial Services

Elon Musk’s X has collaborated with Visa to create the social media platform’s first digital card wallet. XMoney will offer several digital financial services, including…

This woman is using bitcon and digital financial services to buy coffee.

Cash Discount Program: A Complete Guide for Merchants

Cash discount programs can be an asset to an organization or business when used correctly. While credit card payments create a range of opportunities for…

Hands giving money to get a cash discount

Revenue Cycle Management: A Guide to RCM in Healthcare

Before diving into what Revenue Cycle Management is, we need to understand why it's needed. The US healthcare industry continues to expand rapidly — domestic…

Four doctors running in a hospital using revenue cycle management.

Fraud Detection: Types and Methods to Identify and Mitigate Risks

Fraud and fraud detection impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals and businesses in the United States annually. It is less an unfortunate byproduct of our…

Someone concerned using a laptop and a warning sign next to her.

What is Authorize.net? An In-Depth Analysis

Before diving into our review of Authorize.net, it's important to understand the payment landscape that merchants navigate daily. For businesses accepting online payments, creating a…

eCommerce Store using Authorize.net

Federal Trade Commission Announces “Click-to-Cancel” Rule, Making It Easier to Stop Recurring Subscriptions and Memberships

In 2024, nearly 70 consumer complaints per day flooded the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on a hot topic: subscriptions.[footnote]Federal Trade Commission. “Federal Trade Commission Announces…

A joyful person in a yellow shirt raises their arms as dollar bills rain down around them against a bright blue sky.

Fraud Prevention: What is it and How Can You Protect Your Business?

With 70% of North American financial institutions reporting an increase in fraud over the past year, businesses must remain vigilant to avoid financial losses and…

Worldpay Review 2025: Features, Pricing, & More

Since its inception in 1989, WorldPay merchant services has established itself as a driving force in internet-based payments. Although it has since been acquired by…

Worldpay 80's internet payments
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