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

 

 

Do I Need A New EIN? When To Get a New Employer Identification Number

If you’re a business owner in the United States, you likely have a nine-digit Employer Identification Number (EIN). And, if you’ve had the same number…

A merchant filling out an application for a new EIN.

How Long Does It Take to Get an EIN?

One of the first steps to registering your business or organization in the United States is obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Unless you operate…

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FEIN vs EIN: Is There a Difference?

FEIN and EIN are often used interchangeably, and for good reason—these two numbers are the same thing. There is no meaningful difference between a Federal…

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How to Add Stripe to WooCommerce in 4 Easy Steps

WooCommerce is an open-source eCommerce platform designed for integration with WordPress. As WordPress continues to power more than 39% of internet websites, WooCommerce remains a…

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Stripe Chargeback Protection: How to Handle Stripe Disputes

Stripe is a popular payment facilitator among many merchants, and for good reason. It provides a Stripe chargeback protection program designed to help merchants safeguard…

Someone holding a magnifying glass on a stripe chargeback protection lockbox.

Stripe EEA STEL Aggregation: What Is It and How to Get Rid of It

Stripe plays a pivotal role in the United States' payment landscape. By 2021, the payment provider was processing more than $640 billion worth of payments…

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Braintree vs. Stripe: A Side-by-Side Breakdown for 2024

With more than 26 million online stores selling products and services to worldwide consumers, eCommerce shows no signs of slowing down.[footnote]Blogging Wizard. "32 Top Ecommerce…

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What Is an ISO? Independent Sales Organization Explained

With the ratio of US consumers preferring cash as a payment method down to less than 20%, it's clear businesses must accept credit and debit…

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Is Stripe Safe? An In-Depth Look Into Stripe's Security Measures

Stripe has risen to prominence as one of the world's leading payment service providers (PSPs), but is Stripe safe for merchants and customers? With global…

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Clover Fees and POS Pricing Explained: Service Plans, Hidden Fees, and More

A major draw of Clover is its customized offerings capable of supporting various business types and sizes—this, however, can make navigating Clover fees and pricing…

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