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‘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 […]
Understanding Surcharges vs. Convenience Fees: When and How to Use Them
When the bill arrives, customers want to pay it their way. Businesses, too, have preferred accepted payment methods. To reconcile the differences and cover extra costs, they oftentimes turn to added fees. Businesses often consider implementing surcharges or convenience fees to help manage payment processing costs. At first glance, these fees may appear interchangeable, as […]
Unlocking the Secrets to a Great Payment Vendor Partnership: A Discussion Featuring Forrester’s Lily Varon and CSG’s Jeff Kump
To stay ahead of the competition, businesses must constantly seek partnerships that can propel them to new heights. One of the most important partnerships a company forges is with its payment platform provider. Choosing the right payments vendor sets the foundation for innovation, reliability and strategic prowess. How do businesses know when they’ve gotten the […]
Secure, Swift, Seamless: Why Your Customers Love Digital Wallets
Consumers want fast, convenient ways to pay for their purchase—without digging through their wallet for their card payment details. Shoppers increasingly say they choose where to shop based on how convenient the online payments process is. One way to enhance your customer experience (CX) and streamline the online transaction process is by offering your customers […]
Payment Authentication
Payment authentication is critical for businesses and entities accepting payments from clients and end users. The right solution goes beyond mitigating fraud. It helps identify incorrect details to reduce payment errors and lessens waiting time due to identification failure, ensuring a swift, successful payment process. Types of Payment Authentication The two primary types of authentication are two-factor authentication […]
PCI Compliance: Definition, Overview and Benefits
Payment card industry (PCI) compliance is the global security standard for organizations that accept consumer credit card payments. PCI compliance entails a variety of best practices, security measures and benchmarks to help you manage how you collect and store information while processing transactions. Let’s break down what you need to know about PCI compliance, its […]
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