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

 

 

Payment API Integration: Advantages, Features, & Solutions

Over the last 10 years, eCommerce sales have surged from $60.4 billion in sales in 2012 to $261.97 billion in 2022.[footnote]YCharts. "US E-Commerce Sales (I:USECS)".…

A payment API plug next to a business's piggy bank account.

Visa Surcharge Rules Are Changing, Here’s What You Need to Know

Many already know the financial challenges small- and mid-sized businesses face, but the change in Visa’s surcharge rules may add to them. Per a recent…

a pie chart showcasing payment processing fees recouped by following Visa surcharge changes for 2023

Payment Gateway Fees & Pricing: Your Go-To Guide

With a surge in online shopping in recent years, there has been a natural focus on payment gateways and their associated gateway fees. Payment gateways…

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What Are Micropayments? Everything You Need to Know

If you've ever downloaded a song from iTunes or given a driver a tip using a delivery app, you've completed a micropayment. And although these…

A person pointing to a digital shopping cart after explaining what are micropayments.

What Is a Payment Gateway? A Comprehensive Guide for 2024

To be a competitive business in 2024, you must accept online payments, and to offer these payment methods through a secure, reliable mechanism, you must…

a purple computer keyboard with a yellow lock and key on it to represent a payment gateway

Breaking Free from Merchant Account Holds, Freezes, & Termination

The event of a merchant account hold, freeze, or termination can result in some nightmare situations for business owners: cash flow problems at best and…

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Merchant Account vs Payment Processor: Key Differences

The proper tools for accepting credit card payments are one and the same as the proper tools for business success. After all, over 40% of…

A business owner accepting a payment after resolving the great payment processor vs merchant account debate.

Stripe vs. Merchant Account: What's the Difference?

With more than 39 billion combined card transactions annually in the United States, businesses accepting credit cards can expect to generate more revenue than those…

three shopping carts against a green background as a merchant debates merchant account vs stripe

How to Harness the Power of Smart Payment Routing

As the widespread use of credit cards increases, so too does the occurrence of declined transactions, but smart routing aims to solve the latter by…

A person paying with a credit card online that is channeled through a secure smart routing payments system.

Merchant Account vs Business Bank Account: What's the Difference?

Merchant accounts and business bank accounts are often perceived as the same thing, but they're not. If you own a business, you probably already know…

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