by Stephanie Buckley | Apr 17, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
In recent weeks, Visa has intensified its enforcement efforts on non-compliant fee programs, affecting thousands of merchants across the U.S. For first-time violations, merchants are issued $1,000 assessments for non-compliant fee programs, so it’s essential...
by Ali Farrar | Mar 18, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
In recent years, local payment methods (LPMs) have experienced substantial growth, becoming critical in the global e-commerce landscape. What Are Local Payment Methods? Local payment methods (LPMs) are payment options tailored to consumers’ preferences and...
by Kelley Ganas | Mar 6, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
The right payment processor can enhance your software’s value proposition, improve merchant adoption, and create new revenue streams. But with so many options, how do you choose the right embedded payments partner? Here are the key considerations every ISV should...
by Fabien Pesenti | Feb 14, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) continuously want more control over the experience they deliver to their clients. As their growth plans continue to quickly evolve, they have recognized the importance of embedded payments. And as they take on additional...
by Ali Farrar | Jan 29, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed the Click to Cancel rule, a regulation aimed at simplifying the subscription cancellation process for consumers. For businesses that rely on subscription models, this rule brings new requirements designed to ensure...
by Ali Farrar | Jan 16, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) validation plays a critical role in ensuring compliance and avoiding unnecessary complications for businesses in payment processing and merchant services. For Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Value-Added Resellers (VARs),...