Merchant Account Fees
A concise 2025 guide to merchant account fees: setup, monthly, transaction, chargebacks, rolling reserves, and how PSPs differ from interchange-plus merchant accounts.
Online Auction Fraud
Practical, up-to-date guidance to reduce your risk of fraud when buying or selling on online auction sites and marketplaces.
Best Merchant Account
Selecting the right merchant account affects fees, settlement speed, fraud protection and PCI compliance. Compare total costs, prefer tokenized/hosted solutions over email or manual card handling, and read contracts for hidden fees or reserves.
Third Party Merchant Accounts
Third-party merchant accounts (payment facilitators and aggregated processors) let startups accept cards quickly but usually charge higher fees, impose reserves, and limit control. Use them as a short-term bridge while preparing to qualify for a direct merchant account.