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

 

 

Authorize.net High-Risk Payment Gateway

You can easily accept high-risk transactions using an Authorize.net payment gateway, provided it's connected to a high-risk merchant account. And Authorize.net's high-risk payment gateways don't…

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Does Stripe Allow CBD Sales? The Shocking Truth

As the CBD industry grows, so too does the number of merchants wondering if Stripe allows CBD sales. With the passage of the 2018 Farm…

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Authorize.net CBD Payment Processing: Look No Further

Due to the difficulty CBD business owners face when searching for a payment solution, many of these merchants rely on Authorize.net for CBD payment processing…

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Can You Sell CBD on Shopify? What You Need to Know

Selling CBD can be complicated in general, but selling CBD on Shopify comes with even more restraints. CBD is a very profitable, up-and-coming industry. Data…

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Is CBD Legal? A State-by-State Breakdown for 2024

As the United States continues to relax legal constraints on cannabis, CBD extract is becoming one of the nation's most talked-about natural products. In fact,…

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What Is a High-Risk Merchant Account & How Does It Work?

A high-risk merchant account is a type of business bank account set up by a payment processor that allows merchants to accept credit and debit…

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Understanding Merchant Account Reserves for 2024

Merchant account reserves are an essential element of the payment processing industry, as they help to ensure the security and stability of both merchants and…

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Understanding Up-Front Reserves as a High-Risk Merchant

Before providing payment processing services to a business, a financial institution may request an up-front reserve. While there are several different types of reserves, up-front…

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Understanding Capped Reserves as a High-Risk Merchant

If you manage a high-risk business in today's market, capped reserves are important to understand. While often viewed in a negative light, reserves can actually…

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What Is a High-Risk Payment Gateway? A Quick Merchant Guide

When it comes to high-risk payment gateways, the high-risk descriptor can be a bit misleading, as these are the most secure available gateways in today's…

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