Payment Strategy & Operations Insights
Research and practical guidance on payment processing, merchant accounts, fees, gateways, embedded payments, payment software, and ongoing payment operations.
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With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 608.47%, Swipesum Ranks No. 27 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Midwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
September 14, 2026
card processing
Inc. Magazine
Payment Processing
Success Stories
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Why Would a Small Business Need a Merchant Account?
September 13, 2026
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Who Processes Credit Card Payments?
September 13, 2026
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Who Pays Merchant Fees?
September 13, 2026
merchant account
merchants
Merchants
Business

Which Payment Gateway Is Best for My Business?
September 13, 2026
payment processing
payments
gateways
Payments
Payment Processing
Payment Processors

What is a Prorated Charge? A Simple Guide
September 13, 2026
service fee
merchant account
credit card processing
Payments 101
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PCI Meaning for Business (2025): What PCI DSS Compliance Really Means
October 4, 2026
card security
card processing
Accounting & Finance
Compliance & Security

What Is Payment Processing? The Basics
October 4, 2026
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What is MPGS? A Comprehensive Guide to Mastercard Payment Gateway Services
September 14, 2026
mastercard
gateways
gateway
payment processing
3d secure
Payment Processing
