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

 

 

Inventory Loans: Considerations for Your Small Business

Small business owners who sell products to generate revenue may find themselves in need of an inventory loan if they're short on cash. Without the…

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What is the Gun Show Loophole?

If you're in the business of selling guns at gun shows, you will eventually come across the gun show loophole. This political reference provides insight…

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How to Get a Business Loan: The Basics & Applying

Today, many businesses are hurting for cash and are scrambling for information on how to get a business loan fast. In fact, only 34% of…

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Debit Card Processing: What Is It?

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding debit card processing in the payments space. Today, we will demystify this concept together as we explore this…

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B2B Payment Processing: Finding Solutions for Your Business

Business to Business or B2B payment processing is the modern way for businesses to pay each other. Traditionally, businesses have made payments by check or…

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EIN Lookup: How to Find My EIN

An EIN lookup is necessary for more occasions than one might think. Just as every citizen in the U.S. has a social security number to…

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Minority Small Business Grants to Take Advantage of in 2025

Minority small business grants are a great way to receive funding directly for your business. This is especially true if your business needs funds but…

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What is a Cash Advance Fee?

When you're looking into cash advances, you're likely to see something called a cash advance fee. The merchant cash advance industry has changed rapidly as…

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Tax ID Lookup: How to Find My TIN

With tax season just around the corner, many are flocking to find their tax ID lookup. While you have probably heard of a Social Security…

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What is a Merchant Agreement?

If you've clicked on this article, chances are you're familiarizing yourself with a merchant agreement for credit card processing. This is a great step in…

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