What is transaction laundering? This week we found an interesting article detailing a method of fraud that many merchants may not even know is fraud! Transaction laundering is when a merchant processes payments on behalf of another business through a legitimate, but different merchant account. The issue is whether or not… Read More
Continue ReadingAB testing, Data marketing, Abandoned carts, and SEO
AB testing, Data marketing, Abandoned carts, and SEO Weekly e-commerce tips AB testing tools This week we’re going to start off with something that not only high-risk merchants should do, but that every website should be doing from time to time, AB testing! This list has some great AB testing… Read More
Continue ReadingTips for new e-commerce merchants
Tips for new e-commerce merchants Analytics for new merchants Are you a new e-commerce merchant in need of some tips and tricks to really get your store going? New e-commerce sites often have a hard time utilizing the same analytics tactics that older sites use, mostly because older sites have… Read More
Continue ReadingWhen your ads are prohibited by major search engines
When your ads are prohibited by major search engines This recent headline says it all Google To Ban Payday Loan Advertisements and unfortunately for many high-risk businesses, payday loans are not alone in that unwanted distinction. Don’t despair if that popular search engine has banned all ads pertaining to your product, find other… Read More
Continue ReadingWoo Commerce 2.5 NMI Plug-in
Woo Commerce 2.5 NMI Plug-in We have many happy clients using the code canyon NMI plugin for WooCommerce. This has proven to be a great solution for WooCommerce merchants who want or need to features available in NMI such as multi-merchant account balancing, and I-Spy fraud detection, especially high-risk merchants.… Read More
Continue ReadingVaping merchant accounts with low or no reserves emerging
Vaping merchant accounts with low or no reserves emerging We are hearing some good news lately in the vape payment gateway and merchant processing world in terms of low or 0% merchant account reserves when needed or requested. Historically most online electronic cigarette merchants, especially e-liquid merchants selling nicotine-based products… Read More
Continue ReadingHow to integrate Authorize.Net within Shift4Shop
How to integrate Authorize.Net within Shift4Shop Lately, we have had a handful of clients both high risk and low risk, speaking highly about Shift4Shop. In addition to NMI, and eProcessing Network, we are setting folks up with Authorize.Net as well and it is working out very well for them. The… Read More
Continue ReadingWhat is the Address Verification System (AVS)?
What is the Address Verification System (AVS) and how does it affect my merchant account? How do I avoid added processing fees. How do I control my AVS settings? What about pre paid cards.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Merchant Account Volume Limits
It is ultimately up to you as the merchant to know your maximum ticket limits, and your monthly volume limits. Going way over your limits can cause missed deposits, held funds and even account shut downs, it can be catastrophic for your business. As you grow and approach your limits, know that you have options.
Continue ReadingStudent Loan Businesses, Debt Pay Pro and NMI
Because the student loan consolidation and processing industry is considered “high risk” we are often challenged with the task of helping merchants in the student loan forbearance assistance business source reliable, affordable, gateway solutions and merchant account recommendations.
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