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CSG Forte Insights is a collection of industry news and perspectives to help navigate the payments landscape.
Let Recurring Payments Increase Revenue Predictability
From streaming binges to gym memberships, today’s consumers expect their favorite services to “just work”—and that includes payments. Recurring payment processing is the quiet engine that makes that always-on convenience possible, delivering friction-free checkouts for customers while fueling reliable, repeat revenue for the businesses that serve them. What Is Recurring Payment Processing? Recurring payments […]
When “Good Enough” Costs More Than You Think: The Hidden Costs of Medical Manual Payment Processing
It starts with a clipboard. One front desk associate prints the day’s patient balances. Another manually logs a card payment into the billing system while fielding a call from a confused patient who’s trying to pay over the phone. A third staff member stays late to reconcile the day’s transactions—only to discover that two payments […]
How Your Business Can Start Accepting ACH Payments
Checks get lost. Cards expire. Customers find making in-person and cash payments a pain. Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments, also called eCheck payments, offer a smarter, more stable way to move money—one that reduces fees, increases reliability and simplifies the entire payment process. For organizations looking to cut overhead and improve cash flow, it’s quickly […]
How Much Revenue Is Expired Data Costing Your Business?
Every time a payment fails due to outdated customer data, it’s more than just an inconvenience—it’s a missed opportunity. For businesses that rely on recurring revenue, especially those with subscription models, expired credit card information and incorrect details directly impact revenue. Failed payments lead to frustrated customers, wasted resources and a growing administrative headache. Even […]
5 Reasons You Should Offer Your Constituents Installment Payment Options
With online transactions increasingly becoming the norm, governments and municipalities that offer installment payment options to their constituents increase their chances of getting paid on time. One recent survey indicated that 63% of respondents reported making government payments through a website. It’s worth considering updating your system to provide constituents with the financial flexibility they […]
Pay Later: Why Allowing Installment Payments Is Good for Healthcare Providers
Not long ago, a patient in Austin, Texas, walked out of a specialist’s office without getting the care she needed—not because she lacked insurance, but because the $1,100 out-of-pocket cost for a procedure wasn’t something she could afford that day. The front desk offered a credit card form and a sympathetic shrug. That provider likely […]
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