Ashley Franklin, Author at PaymentCloud Blog

Featured Articles From Ashley Franklin

How to Accept Payments: Best Ways to Get Paid Online, In-Person & by Phone (2025)

From morning coffee runs to online checkouts and subscription services, customers expect frictionless payment experiences and will not hesitate to switch if they don’t get…

Selling on Gumroad: Payment Limits, Content Restrictions, and Workarounds

The creator economy is booming, with Gen Z and millennials leading the charge. An Intuit survey found that nearly two-thirds of 18- to 35-year-olds have…

Interchange Plus Pricing vs. Tiered Pricing: Key Differences You Need to Know

In 2024, U.S. businesses paid over $187 billion in credit and debit card processing fees.[footnote]Merchants Payments Coalition. "Credit and Debit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Hit New Record…

What Are Anonymous Payment Methods? Private Billing for High-Risk Needs

Are your customers concerned about their financial privacy? Anonymous payment methods address these privacy concerns by masking transaction details and protecting customer identities. Options range…

Soft Decline vs Hard Decline Credit Card in Sales: A Merchant Guide

A declined card payment can stall a sale in its tracks, chip away at your revenue, and leave a customer feeling frustrated. Whether you recover…

Credit Card Convenience Fees: What They Are and When Businesses Can Charge Them

Between rising costs and competition, every percentage point counts when it comes to your profit margins. When payment processing fees take another bite out of…

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