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CSG Forte Insights is a collection of industry news and perspectives to help navigate the payments landscape.
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ACH vs. EFT
If you have a global presence, electronic payments are the most secure way of ensuring you receive payment for your products. An electronic funds transfer (EFT) is a blanket term for all funds transferred electronically between a bank or financial institution and an individual or merchant. Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments fall under this blanket […]
Payment Fraud
Payment fraud has become more prominent and more damaging as online transactions have grown in popularity. Cybercriminals are using advanced and evolving tactics to access payment information and avoid detection. It’s more important than ever for businesses to recognize the realities of payment fraud and implement prevention strategies. Understanding Payment Fraud Payment fraud is the […]
The Fastest Way to Transfer Money Between Banks
Many electronic transfer methods allow you to send money instantly with your checking account and routing numbers. Processing times and fees vary. The best transfer option for you hinges on how long you can wait for the money to clear, how much you’re willing to pay in fees and how much security matters to you. […]
Layering Login Security: The Power of Multifactor Authentication
It used to be that passwords were enough to protect your accounts. Those days are gone, and you can blame the ever-growing sophistication of cybercriminals. Organizations now need an extra layer of defense against unauthorized access and fraud. That’s where multifactor authentication comes in. It’s a good idea to require multifactor authentication in many of […]
Empowering SMBs With Embedded Financing
Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) play a crucial role in driving our economy through innovation, job creation and the contributions they make to their local communities. But SMB scan face obstacles when trying to access working capital through traditional financing sources, including high rejection rates, varying annual percentage rates (APRs) and lengthy application processes. Enter: embedded […]
Working with a Payment Gateway
A payment gateway is a system that merchants use to accept credit and debit payments. The gateway creates a juncture between two important channels where money travels—one end of the gateway is the merchant, while the consumer’s bank awaits on the other side. The various elements that comprise a gateway are there to ensure the […]
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