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

 

 

Your Guide To Reconnecting Authorize.Net With Shopify

Shopify's Latest 2024 Update: What It Means For You In the near future, Authorize.net will only be compatible with Shopify checkout through the use of…

Braintree vs PayPal: A Detailed Comparison

Introduction to Braintree and PayPal Braintree and PayPal are payment service providers that allow customers worldwide to accept credit and debit card payments in various…

Toast POS System Review: Features, Pricing, & More

You can't run a successful business in restaurant management without a reliable point-of-sale (POS) system. Enter Toast POS — a solution designed to meet the…

A piece of toast representing a Toast POS system.

Navigating the Ins and Outs of Tax Law While Using Venmo: What You Need to Know

Roughly one in five Americans—62.8 million users, or 22.3% of the population—use Venmo [footnote] Oberlo. "How Many People Use Venmo (2023-2027)." Accessed on May 21,…

This woman is reading about Venmo tax law on her phone before she makes a purchase.

Visa's Monitoring Programs: An Essential Guide to VDMP & VFMP

Chargebacks and fraud pose significant challenges for merchants worldwide. However, Visa, a major card network, offers the Visa Dispute Monitoring Program (VDMP) and the Visa…

A judge refuses a credit card due to the Visa Chargeback Monitoring Program.

Is Cash App Safe? Securities and Safeguards Explained

Cash App is one of the most prominent payment platforms due to its intuitive user interface and instant transfers. But is Cash App safe? Like…

A hand holding a phone showing their P2P app used for sending money.

Cash App Business Account Limits: A Guide for Merchants

From freelancers and startups to established corporations, Cash App's business accounts open a new avenue to offer payment convenience and customer satisfaction. Cash App lets…

A person uses a cash app business account to pay at a terminal.

Visa vs. Mastercard: What's the Difference?

Four major brands continue to dominate the electronic payments industry, with Visa and Mastercard standing out as the two largest payment processing networks globally. Visa…

A stack of Visa and Mastercard credit cards.

How Merchants Can Cash In on the Visa and Mastercard Interchange Settlement

Credit card interchange fees have been a huge burden for many merchants. These fees, charged by major credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard, significantly…

A Visa, Mastercard and AmEx card showcasing the Visa and Mastercard Interchange Settlement.

How to Delete Your Cash App Business Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

Cash for Business, Cash App’s business account platform, lets businesses quickly receive customer card and QR code payments. However, as with many primarily P2P services…

Man holding a phone with Cash App on his screen.
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