13 April 2018
How to Accept Payments Online and Reduce Friction
In a digital-first ecosystem, businesses have one common problem they’re trying to solve: reducing friction points across the online shopping experience. When businesses consider how to accept payments online, this must be the first hurdle to overcome. Besides attracting customers, growing revenue and building brand affinity, the last item to tackle on a business’ to-do …
18 January 2018
Click or Brick: Is Ecommerce the Clear Winner of Retail?
For today’s consumers, ecommerce shopping seems to be all the rage. With the frequent news in the payments industry about ecommerce trends and the mobility of payments, it’s not unlikely that one might assume that ecommerce is disrupting retail and will wipe out brick-and-mortar retail as we know it sooner rather than later. Or will …
05 January 2018
Positive Impact Recap | Human Rights Initiatives
For our Positive Impact December 2017, the Payline Giving team focused on human rights initiatives by working with Chicago-based Heartland Alliance. Heartland Alliance is one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organizations, working in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. The organization provides a comprehensive array …
27 December 2017
Accepting Credit Card Payments: A 2017 Review
Preparing for a new year means taking stock of what happened in the past 365 days. 2017 brought a lot of updates within the payments industry, and it is important to note the most significant payments moments and consider how they will affect businesses going into the new year. Learning from the past as we …
22 December 2017
12 Days of Payments: A Credit Card Payment Processor You Can Trust
On the twelfth day of payments, my processor gave to me: a credit card payment processor you can trust. In an industry mired in deceptive practices — unclear rates, fees that come from seemingly nowhere, and misleading sales tactics — it’s easy to see why merchants tend to distrust their credit card payment processor. Fortunately, there are …
21 December 2017
12 Days of Payments: Versatile Mobile Reader
On the eleventh day of payments, my processor gave to me: a versatile mobile reader. Customers prefer to have options when they’re doing business with you. An array of offerings, a variety of locations, and even a range in ways to make a payment are just some of the choices that a customer is looking to …
20 December 2017
12 Days of Payments: Merchant Processing Clarity
On the tenth day of payments, my payment processor gave to me: merchant processing clarity. Deciphering a merchant processing statement can be one of the most difficult tasks facing a business. From various fees and markups to understanding your pricing structure, one glance can leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused. While it’s one thing to recognize …
19 December 2017
12 Days of Payments: Accept Payments Securely
On the ninth day of payments, my processor gave to me: the ability to accept payments securely. It’s no surprise that for business owners, payments security is of the utmost importance. From the large-scale data breaches we’ve seen this year, to the need for pay-at-table solutions, security will continue to be a concern so long as …
18 December 2017
12 Days of Payments: Small Business Loan
On the eighth day of payments, my processor gave to me: a small business loan. When you need to raise capital quickly for your business, a small business loan might be an easy way to get the money you need for continued success. What is a Small Business Loan? A small business loan is designed to …
14 December 2017
Discover Drops Signature Requirement at Checkout
Credit card company Discover is the latest to announce that it will not require customers to provide a signature at the point of sale for debit and credit card transactions, beginning April 2018. This change comes as part of the financial industry’s growing efforts to improve the payment experience to provide convenience and efficiency to …