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Point of Sale (POS)

Dive into the best POS systems for every business model—retail, restaurant, mobile, and more—with tips for smooth transactions.

POS Withdrawal vs. Cash Advance: Decoding the Merchant Implications

Merchants in high-risk industries, or those with just a lot of moving parts, need to be aware of certain financial nuances in order to properly…
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Best POS Systems for High-Risk Restaurants: Top Picks in 2025

Regardless of what high risk restaurants offer in their kitchens, they worry about more than just proper gastronomical execution. Cannabis cafes, hookah lounges, ghost kitchens,…

Beyond the Basics: What High-Risk Merchants Need in a POS System

High-risk merchant account holders operate under unique constraints—stringent compliance requirements, elevated fraud risk, and limited processing options. A standard POS system like those used by…
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How to Create a Point of Sale System | 5 Tips for High-Risk Merchants

Crafting a point of sale system from scratch requires more than simply processing payments—it requires careful planning, security integration, and resilience for high-risk businesses. In…
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Best Electronic POS Systems for High-Risk Merchants (2025)

For merchants operating in high-risk industries—such as CBD, firearms, nutraceuticals, adult content, and subscription models—payment processing is rarely simple. That’s where modern electronic point of…
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How to Set Smart Retry Logic in Your Checkout Flow

Declining a transaction in your checkout flow can cost money and customer trust—but blindly retrying failed payments without strategy can raise risk and damage your…
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Choosing the Right Payment Terminal for In-Person Retail

Selecting the optimal payment terminal for your in-person retail business directly impacts customer satisfaction, transaction efficiency, and your overall profitability through processing fees and operational…
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Using Payment APIs to Build Custom Checkout Experiences

The ability to customize the checkout experience has become a competitive advantage, especially for online businesses that serve niche or high-risk verticals. With the rise…
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How to Set Up a Mobile POS for Pop-Up Beauty or Wellness Events

Pop-up beauty and wellness events have become a powerful way for brands to showcase products, build customer loyalty, and boost revenue—all in real time. These…
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Top POS Systems for Health & Wellness Retailers in 2025

In the competitive world of health and wellness retail, having the right tools at the point of sale can mean the difference between a loyal…

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