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

 

 

Early Termination Fee: How to Reduce or Avoid Cancellation Fees

An early termination fee may come as a surprise if you've decided to close your merchant account. Perhaps you'd like to change payment processors, business…

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What Are Net 60 Terms and How Can They Improve Business Credit?

The term "net 60" refers to a payment method employed by businesses, often in business-to-business transactions. Typically, a net 60 invoice may read, "payment is…

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Stripe vs Authorize.Net: Which Is the Best for Your Business?

Stripe and Authorize.Net are two of the most prominent players in the payment industry. Between them, they cater to millions of businesses throughout the US.…

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How to Market your Business on Social Media: The Ultimate Guide

Social media marketing advertisement spending is predicted to exceed $200b annually by 2024, so it's no wonder this is now one of the primary arenas…

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What Is a Voice Authorization Fee?

A voice authorization fee, though rare, is one of the many credit card processing fees you may come across. Voice authorization is a fraud detection…

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Issuing Bank vs. Acquiring Bank: What's the Difference?

Issuing banks and acquiring banks both play an important role when your customer uses a credit card to make a purchase at your business. While…

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Kratom vs CBD vs Kava: What's the Difference?

Kratom, CBD, and Kava are all similar, ancient herbal remedies used for various health and wellness applications: namely pain, sleeplessness, and anxiety. However, each comes…

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A Complete Guide to Getting an SOT License (Special Occupational Taxpayer)

A Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) license is one of the many licenses business owners must obtain to comply with federal, state, and local firearms laws.…

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How to Open a Business Bank Account in 5 Manageable Steps

When you start a business, it's essential that you establish one or more separate bank accounts to distinguish your business finances from your personal banking,…

5 steps to opening a business bank account checklist

What Is Data Encryption? Definition, Meaning, & More

Data encryption is critical in a time when cybercrime threatens users sharing their information online. You can protect your business by ensuring safe online shopping…

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