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

 

 

Transport Layer Security 101: What Is TLS and Why Does It Matter?

Experts suggest that cybercrime will cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, making it extremely important for business owners to implement security protocols like…

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Understanding the 4 Different Types of Payment Gateways

There are four main types of payment gateways, all of which function differently to secure and transmit sensitive transaction data between cardholders, merchants, and payment…

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What Are Integrated Payment Systems & How Do They Work?

It seems like every integrated payment solution works with just about any software these days, and for good reason: it makes doing business easy. Integrations…

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3D Secure Authentication: How It Protects Your Online Payments

Within the eCommerce landscape, there are several authentication tools used by business owners to help protect consumers' account security—these features are known as 3D Secure…

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Mastercard SecureCode: What Merchants Need to Know

Mastercard SecureCode is one of the many cardholder authentication resources available to online merchants for added security. It provides an extra layer of protection for…

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How to Sell Digital Products Online: Top 10 Digital Product Ideas

While many eCommerce businesses sell physical goods to customers, digital products are becoming increasingly popular. The eCommerce industry continues to expand its online presence across…

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How to Get a Merchant Account in 5 Simple Steps

Due to the requirement of a merchant account to process credit cards and the complexities of payment processing, accepting payments can be a daunting task.…

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The 13 Best IT Ticketing System Software for Your Business

Modern businesses require in-house IT teams to manage networks, servers, computers, software, and other internal technology. With worldwide IT expenditure forecasted to exceed $4.6 trillion…

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BigCommerce Payment Gateways: A Complete Business Tutorial

BigCommerce is one of the many eCommerce platforms designed to simplify building an online store and accepting digital payments through payment gateways. One of its…

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Shop Pay Review for 2025: A Complete Overview for Merchants

In today's complex digital world, merchants are looking for a simple payment solution and Shopify's payment service, Shop Pay, does precisely that. As evidence suggests…

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