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…
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.
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 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…
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…
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 2024: 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…
NFC Mobile Payments: Everything You Need to Know
With evidence suggesting that 87% of consumers prefer NFC mobile payments for in-store purchases, it's no wonder businesses are rushing to offer this payment method.[footnote]…
eCommerce Fraud Prevention & Protection: The Ultimate Guide
Estimates suggest more than 24% of retail purchases will occur online by 2026, making the online transaction space among the ripest targets for scammers.[footnote]Forbes. "38…
Stripe Connect Alternatives: Top Competitors and Options
These days, there are plenty of viable Stripe Connect alternatives for your business, especially as the eCommerce space has grown. With estimates suggesting that annual…
No-Fee Credit Card Processing: A Complete Business Guide
Every business owner who accepts card payments has to deal with processing fees at one point or another. However, an unwanted abundance of credit card…
ACH SEC Codes: The Complete List
One of the sections of financial lingo among the jargon of the industry that's quite literally just a wall of codes is the SEC code…
