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5 Marketing Mistakes That Can Get Your Merchant Account Shut Down

Merchant account termination represents one of the most devastating setbacks a business can face, potentially halting operations overnight and forcing entrepreneurs to scramble for alternative…

Merchant Services

Subscription Billing & Merchant Services: Common Challenges (And Fixes)

Subscription-based eCommerce is one of the fastest-growing sectors online, but with it comes a complex set of challenges—especially when it comes to merchant services. From…

High Risk Merchant Account

Reducing Subscription Chargebacks for High-Risk Services

Subscription-based businesses operating in high-risk industries face a constant battle against chargebacks, which can devastate profit margins and jeopardize merchant account stability. These disputes occur…

High Risk Merchant Account

Using Online POS for Regulated Products Like CBD and Kratom

In regulated industries like CBD and kratom, every decision about how you sell products matters—especially when it comes to payments. Online point-of-sale (POS) systems offer…

CBD

Can You Use Buy Now, Pay Later for Firearm or CBD Products?

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has reshaped how consumers approach spending by breaking purchases into smaller installments with minimal or no interest. For merchants, BNPL…

High Risk Merchant Account

High-Risk Merchant Trends in 2025: What’s Changing in Payment Processing

As the global commerce landscape grows more complex, high-risk merchants continue to face evolving challenges—and opportunities—when it comes to payment processing. In 2025, regulatory scrutiny,…

High Risk Merchant Account

Merchant Account Approval Process: Underwriting Tips for High-Risk Verticals

The merchant account approval process is one of the most critical—and misunderstood—steps for businesses operating in high-risk verticals. Whether you sell supplements, run an adult…

Credit Card Processing

Visa & Mastercard 2025 Rule Changes: What High-Risk Merchants Must Know

Visa and Mastercard continue to update their regulatory frameworks to better protect consumers and reduce fraud across the payments ecosystem. In 2025, new rule changes…

CBD

Payment Processing for Emerging Cannabis-Adjacent Products

The rapid expansion of cannabis legalization across the United States and internationally has created not just a booming cannabis market but also a parallel surge…

Merchant Services

How to Compare Payment Gateway and Merchant Account Providers

Choosing the right payment providers is one of the most important steps in building a sustainable and profitable business. Whether you operate an online subscription…

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