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Merchant Fraud Prevention Tips That Every Business Should Follow

Preventing or at least minimising credit card fraud is every merchant's responsibility—both in-store and online. Using appropriate prevention techniques helps...

Merchant Services

What Is a Merchant Acquirer?

A merchant acquirer is a bank or financial institution that processes card payments for merchants. Along with issuers and card...

Can You Accept Card Payments Without a Merchant Account?

Small and mid-size merchants may wonder whether they really need a merchant account in order to accept card payments. The...

Credit Cards, Security

Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Prevention for Businesses

Does your business have a fraud management program in place? The popularity of card payments and online shopping has made...

Credit Cards

What Is a Chargeback & How Can You Prevent It?

Credit card chargebacks are a problem that nearly every business owner has to face. If left unchecked, they can jeopardise...

Ecommerce

How to Start an Ecommerce Business in Germany as a…

Opening an e-commerce business in Germany has great potential—if you're prepared to do it right. Out of a population of...

Education, Europe

How to Start a Business in Europe as a Foreigner

There are a number of benefits to starting a business in Europe as a foreigner. For instance: You gain access...

Education, Europe

The 7 European Countries With the Lowest Business Tax Rates

If you’re thinking of starting a business in the European Union (EU), it helps to know which countries have the...

how to start an ecommerce business in Italy

Ecommerce, Education, Italy

The Complete Guide to Starting an Ecommerce Business in Italy

Italy is one of the best European countries to start an ecommerce business, and it’s true whether you’re a native,...

Ecommerce

How to Start a Successful Ecommerce Business in France

The French e-commerce market is full of sales potential for budding entrepreneurs. As of 2020, France has the 6th largest...

Merchant Services

A Comprehensive Guide to Merchant Services for Small Businesses in…

Ecommerce accounted for more than €717 billion in Europe last year, but if you want to take advantage of this...

Education, Payment Processing FAQ

What Are Credit Card Interchange Fees?

Interchange fees are inevitable for any merchant who accepts credit and debit card transactions. Even if the fees don’t physically...

How Long It Takes to Process a Credit Card Payment Online

Credit Cards, Education, Payment Processing FAQ

How Long Does It Take to Process a Credit Card…

If you’re an online merchant, you need to understand credit card processing times. More than a billion credit card transactions...

Education, Payment Processing

Merchant Guide to Omnichannel Payments

European ecommerce revenues reached over €717 billion last year, and if you want to be a successful part of this...

Education

The Most Popular Online Payment Methods in Europe

If you sell goods anywhere in the European Union, especially online, you need to familiarise yourself with the most popular...

Education

7 Digital Payment Industry Trends You Need to Know

The digital transformation of commerce has revolutionised the way people pay for goods and services both online and in-store, and...

Ecommerce

The Complete Guide to Ecommerce Regulations in Europe

If you operate an online business that sells goods or services in the European Union or any of the member...

Ecommerce

How COVID-19 Is Fuelling Ecommerce Growth in Europe

COVID-19 has been difficult for the European economy, but one sector of retail sales is actually thriving: ecommerce. Since brick-and-mortar...

Ecommerce, Education

How to Set Up an Ecommerce Merchant Account for Your…

If you need to accept credit card payments from customers online, your best option is to set up an ecommerce...

Ecommerce, Education

What’s the Difference Between E-commerce and E-Business?

The terms “ecommerce” and “e-business” may sound interchangeable, and in fact the terms are commonly confused with one another. But...