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High Risk Merchant Account

Best Merchant Account for Debt Consolidation & Credit Repair Companies

Do you operate a debt consolidation or credit repair business? Then you know that payment processing is a challenge. One week, everything gets approved without…

High Risk Merchant Account

Essential Tips for Managing Your Adult Merchant Account Effectively

As an adult merchant, whether in adult entertainment, adult content, or adult services, you must recognize one thing about payment processing: It’s never “set it…

High Risk Merchant Account

High-Risk Merchant Account Approval Tips for 2026

When it comes to your high-risk merchant account, don’t feel like you’re alone in a maze. Underwriting for a high-risk merchant account is convoluted and…

Point of Sale (POS)

POS Systems for Vape Shops: Managing Age Verification and Compliance

As a vape shop, you’re part retail, part regulator. Each transaction requires an age check, each locality/state has its own product regulations, and online purchases…

Adult

Why Are Payment Processors Against Adult Websites?

If you’re an adult site owner, it may feel like payment processors are out to get you. The truth is, most acquirers and gateways treat…

High Risk Merchant Account

Are Pawn Shops Considered a High Risk Merchant Account?

Yes, in most cases, acquirers and gateways will label pawn shops high risk. High risk does not mean you cannot be approved. It means that…

CBD

How Do CBD Payments Work on Shopify?

While it seems like a breeze to sell hemp-derived products online, many CBD stores stumble when it comes to payments. Payment networks classify CBD as…

High Risk Merchant Account

What PCI DSS 5.0 Might Mean for High-Risk Merchant Accounts

If you’re a high-risk merchant, security is always a moving target – and with PCI DSS 5.0 coming down the line, people are already talking…

Merchant Services

How to Switch Merchant Service Providers Without Losing Data

Changing payment processors can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With a well-planned approach, you can switch gateways, merchant IDs, and vaults without…

Merchant Services

Online Merchant Account Audits: How Often Should You Review Your Payment Statements?

For an online seller, your payment statement is more than just a document that tells you what you owe (or are owed); it’s a diagnostic…

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