Tag: Payments

June 20, 2023

Streamlining the Checkout Process: Optimising E-Commerce Businesses for Success

The checkout process is the make-or-break moment for E-Commerce businesses. A seamless andoptimised checkout experience can significantly boost conversion rates and customer satisfaction. Inthis blog post, we will explore key ....

May 2, 2023

E-Commerce Solutions

One challenge for Merchants is whether they should implement an E-Commerce Module, and if so which one? Cardstream’s Open Payment Network (OPN) offers an independent Payment Gateway with an extensive ....

April 24, 2023

The Year of the PayFac

Payment Facilitators, also known as ‘PayFacs’, became popular in the 1990s. They were conceived to help small and medium sized businesses accept online payments. The PayFac model allows companies who ....

April 17, 2023

What is a Referrer Partner?

Companies such as web development agencies, ticketing providers, and consultants have a unique opportunity to provide a comprehensive solution for their clients. From website design to E-Commerce functionality, agencies strive ....

March 7, 2023

What’s Next For SCA?

Prior to 2019, authentication used to only occur in rare situations, such as when a transaction was required as “high risk”. 2022 saw the deadline for the implementation of Strong ....

February 6, 2023

Payment Gateway Solutions

One of the most important decisions a Merchant can make when establishing their E-Commerce business is which Payment Gateway Solution they should utilise. Acting as the channel between the E-Commerce ....

January 31, 2023

Recurring Card Payments

Recurring Card Payments (RCP), sometimes known as a Continuous Payment Authority (CPA) occurs when a consumer gives a Merchant permission to regularly take funds from a debit or credit card. ....

January 17, 2023

AVS Checks

Address Verification Service Checks, also known as AVS Checks, is one of the most widely used fraud prevention tools when a card-not-present transaction occurs. How Do AVS Checks Work? AVS ....

January 9, 2023

Blue Monday

The Third Monday of the year is commonly known as “Blue Monday”. This may be accompanied by media stories sensationalising the day, but what is Blue Monday and what does ....

January 3, 2023

2023 Predictions

The payments industry is ever-changing and hard to predict, but what can be expected for payments in 2023? Buy Now Pay Later One of the biggest trends of 2022 has ....