Paying with a card is very popular with consumers. They love the convenience and security of not carrying cash. For merchants, however, these payments come with a price: Processing fees. Getting paid with plastic often means merchants have to pass that expense on to their consumers. Even with low-rate accounts, …

Steven Velasquez, Senior Vice President and Head of Partner Business Development – U.S. Bank | Elavon With retail sales predictions clocking in at $1.59 trillion for this year’s holiday season[i], it’s a good time to reflect on how you can support and help your merchants meet this demand while maximizing …

In today’s cutthroat business environment, it is imperative that we as payment technology professionals find ways to help small and mid-sized businesses keep pace with their larger competitors. One highly effective way to do so is by offering a robust customer loyalty program. According to Queue it, 65% of a …

Online fraud schemes are on the rise across the globe. In fact, data breaches reached an all-time high last year, with an increase of 78% year-over-year between 2022 and 2023*, and that threat continues to escalate as fraudsters find new ways to beat digital security solutions. “There’s a lot of …

Steven Velasquez, Senior Vice President and Head of Partner Business Development – Elavon, Inc. As payments technology innovation continues to evolve exponentially, today’s consumers expect a seamless, connected, and personalized buying experience. Buyers don’t care about payments per se, but the overall shopping experience. ISOs and ISVs that understand this …

  In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) is essential. The FinTech industry has seen dramatic changes, spurred by digitalization and the COVID-19 pandemic. At Payarc, we recognize the critical role AI plays in transforming payment processing, enhancing security, and driving growth. Let’s explore how AI can …

Gone are the days of online-only shopping sprees. Consumers are flocking back to brick-and-mortar stores for many purchases. But this new breed of omnichannel shopper expects a seamless blend of the digital and physical experience. They’re accustomed to the power of technology – finding product information with a tap, comparing …

Payment Facilitation: Elevating Your Payment Solutions In today’s electronic ecosystem, software companies have an array of options to create unique payment experiences for consumers. Two prominent options are traditional merchant processing and payment facilitation. Let’s explore their differences and implications. Traditional Merchant Processing Since 1973, traditional merchant processing has been …

Steven Velasquez, Senior Vice President and Head of Partner Business Development – U.S. Bank | Elavon As consumer demand for a frictionless payment experience increases, ISVs that embed additional financial services into their offerings stand to win more market share in a progressively competitive software ecosystem. How ISVs decide to …

What can a global payments report tell you about the needs of businesses and their customers in 2024? Quite a lot, actually. While used by multinational corporations to predict payment trends in major markets the world over, the Worldpay Global Payments Report, now in its nineth year, can also shed …