Why Green Payments Matter in 2026
Being carbon neutral isn’t just a trend; it’s a way to connect with modern consumers. Gen Z and millennials are choosing brands based on sustainability, so the greener you are, the more you’ll grow. So by making your payments green, you don’t just reach a new audience; you’ll improve customer loyalty and revenue at the same time.
Don’t Get Ghosted: The Hidden Cost of Poor Payment Processor Support
On your biggest sales day of the year, you hit a roadblock – your payment processing just shut down. Then, when your processor doesn’t pick up the phone, you get left with a problem that you can’t solve. This piece explains what problems drive merchants to call for support, and what processors should actually be doing to provide that support.
Chargebacks Are Soaring – Especially on Shopify
Chargebacks are increasing every year, turning simple disputes into costly affairs for financial institutions and their merchants. Shopify stores are even more vulnerable, leading fraudsters to file even more claims in the hopes of a win. How do merchants fight back against a growing and expensive trend? With a few simple strategies – and, sometimes, with a better payment partner.
The Growing Unpredictability of Pharmacy Reimbursements
Pharmacy reimbursements are becoming more unpredictable as PBMs, rising drug costs, and hidden fees reshape the payment landscape. This guide breaks down how reimbursements work, the biggest challenges pharmacies face in 2026, and practical ways to protect revenue in an increasingly complex system.
The Complicated Reality of Billing & Payments in Telehealth
Telehealth is more than just online consultations, which means that payments are more than just sending a bill to a patient. Healthcare providers need to navigate a wide set of rules and regulations to meet industry standards. That means understanding all potential problems and issues to reduce friction in payments and improve the overall patient experience.
The Untold Struggles of Telehealth Payments
Telehealth is evolving fast, and payments have to keep up. Privacy, compliance, and fraud all need to be addressed in real-time, or the entire business could suffer. One missed update or one unaddressed vulnerability can sink an entire business. To stay updated and secure, you need a telehealth payments processor that evolves as quickly as you do.
How Rapid Growth is Changing Telehealth Payment Processing
Telehealth is growing every year, boosted by companies that prioritise patient health, convenience, and privacy. But that growth is only sustainable with a payment partner who can facilitate it. Choose a payment partner who’ll prioritise your needs and your patient’s privacy.
VAMP: The Program Watching Every Merchant
VAMP is Visa’s version of Big Brother, watching merchants and their transactions as closely as possible. Whether you’re business is high-risk or low-risk, VAMP looks for the same issues, but it doesn’t deliver the same punishments. This is how VAMP impacts all merchants, and what they can do to escape.
The Dark Side of Payment Processing
Fraudsters and scammers will always try to take advantage of businesses, and that includes some payment processors. It could be misleading quotes, it could be hidden fees, but just because it comes from a major processor doesn’t mean it’s not a scam. Protect yourself, protect your business, and choose a payments partner who looks out for you and not their margins.
Cybersecurity: Threats Facing Every E-Commerce Business
Running an online business today means fighting on two fronts: winning customers and battling cybercriminals. Hackers target e-commerce merchants, subscription platforms, and even nonprofits that they can exploit. Many businesses think cybersecurity is optional, but the truth is, if you ignore it, you’re leaving your revenue wide open.
VAMP Uncovered: Visa’s Master Monitoring Program
VAMP (Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program) is how Visa cracks down on merchants with high fraud or dispute rates. It tracks chargebacks, fraud attempts, and card testing attacks. If any of those trackers are triggered, a business will face more scrutiny and stricter terms from Visa. It’s not a jail sentence, but it does put those merchants on probation with Visa.
Risky Business: It’s Not A Movie, It’s Your Risk Label
A high-risk label raises your rates, reserves, and fees. So why is it so easy to get? Be in the wrong industry or have a shaky financial history, and you’ll get thrown into the risk rating deep end. So what exactly makes a business risky?