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Why REST? Understanding the Benefits of REST API
The development world is a quickly evolving one, and businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve need to be capable of adapting to ever-evolving digital technologies. So, promoting a “restful” application programming interface (API) may seem anti-productive—but it’s exactly the opposite. Businesses that offer online services use APIs to communicate between systems. Among […]
What Are NSF Payments? NSF Re-Presentment Basics
Handling returned non-sufficient funds (NSF) automated clearing house (ACH) payments accurately and efficiently helps businesses protect themselves from financial losses by minimizing the impact of unpaid transactions. Promptly addressing NSF returns through clear communication, compliant follow-up procedures and a timely resolution enables merchants to recover funds and prevent further losses. Streamlined handling can also help businesses maintain strong […]
‘Tis the Season for Secure Payments: Protecting Your Business from Holiday Fraud
With shoppers feeling the pinch of inflation over the last year, the holiday spending outlook is a mix of cheer and bah, humbug. Just more than one-quarter (27%) of consumers plan to spend less this year than last, but slightly more (28%) plan to spend more, according to Boston Consulting Group research. And a large […]
Navigating the Complexities of Payment Processing in Government Institutions
Constituents demand seamless online experiences, and that extends to payments they make to government agencies. Discover the challenges associated with collecting government payments, and explore government payment solutions that will help streamline your operations. 6 Challenges of Government Payments When setting up a payment processing solution, government organizations must manage compliance, security, system integration and […]
What’s a Payment Channel?
Today’s consumers have tons of options when paying for goods and services. From pulling out cash to quickly tapping a phone or credit card near a terminal, payment methods have expanded to include an array of choices, each with its own perks and drawbacks. Offering these different methods of payment—also known as channels—creates benefits for […]
Think Outside the Square: How QR Codes reshape payments
From telemedicine to bread baking, there’s a list of things that enjoyed a surge in adoption during the pandemic. For businesses, that includes the use of contactless payments and QR codes—which turned out to be no passing trend. More than half of U.S. consumers now use some form of contactless payment, according to a Mastercard […]
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