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

 

 

Cash App vs PayPal for Business: Which One Is Better?

For merchant use, Cash App and PayPal may seem more similar than they are different. On the most basic level, both payment service providers are…

A man holding smartphone and credit card to decide on cash app vs paypal debate.

Credit Card Processing: A Complete Merchant Guide for 2024

What Is Credit Card Processing? Credit card processing is the process through which businesses accept credit and debit card payments from their customers. If you’ve…

Credit cards lay stacked on each other after a business set up credit card processing.

Stripe Payments: Is It the Best Option for Your Business?

Stripe is a popular payment platform that integrates with many websites and accounting software programs. You may have used Stripe to pay invoices issued through…

Someone at their desk using stripe payments to operate their eCommerce business.

Zelle Business Account Limits: What You Need to Know

With low to no fees and an expansive network, Zelle now ranks among the top digital payment platforms, simplifying transactions for consumers. However, businesses with…

A bank transfer between two wooden block people with Zelle business account limits.

How to Delete a Zelle Account: A Step-By-Step Guide

Zelle’s low fees and instant payment access make the peer-to-peer payment service an enticing option for many small business owners. Despite this, the platform’s limitations…

Wooden blocks on a black and yellow platform put by a merchant searching how to delete a zelle account.

How to Cancel Your Shopify Subscription: A Step-by-Step Guide

As a business owner, you know strategies don’t always work on the first try. Your business may change, so you'll need to know how to…

A shopping cart with a blue background for how to cancel a shopify account.

What Is a Payment Facilitator? What You Need to Know

With more than 470,000 business applications submitted per month in the United States, new entrepreneurs are seeking payment processing partners to handle customer credit card…

A customer using their watch to pay at a terminal thanks to a payment facilitator

What Is Shopify? A Comprehensive Platform Overview for Businesses

Global eCommerce will constitute over one-fifth (21.5%) of retail sales in 2024, not in small part due to platforms like Shopify, Squarespace, and BigCommerce. [footnote]…

Someone using Shopify to online shop.

Braintree vs Authorize.net: A Comprehensive Comparison

The online payment gateway landscape, including Braintree and Authorize.net, has a plethora of options for merchants. This variety demands careful consideration of the leading players…

A customer pays online at a business who chose between braintree vs authorize.net.

Cash App vs Venmo for Business: Which One Is Better?

Though their relative flexibility, security, and speed make them appealing to businesses, not all payment apps are equally suitable for every business type and size.…

A phone scanning Cash App vs Venmo for business.
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