If you run a small business that isn’t yet equipped to take card payments, choosing a contract-free card machine could be the best decision for your business. If demand for card payments in your business is untested, pay-as-you-go options can save you money while you work out the best long-term options for your business. Let’s…
Historically, businesses had to accept a settlement period on card payments. Banks imposed a delay on releasing funds from merchant accounts to regular business accounts for security reasons. In some cases, the wait could be as long as seven days. However, thanks to next-day settlements, that’s all changing. Transfers from merchant to business accounts can…
In today’s digital-first, fast-paced world, the form that payment methods can take is becoming increasingly malleable with the rapid pace of technological development. Gaining a thorough understanding of the different payment services available to businesses, and which one is best for your needs, can feel confusing sometimes. In this post, we’ll take a deeper dive…
It is crucial for small businesses to keep an eye on their security and this includes their card payments. When you’re accepting card payments, you need to be sure that the transaction is secure. But it can get confusing sometimes to understand all the different aspects of card payment security. That’s why we’ve put together…
The spending limit on each use of a contactless card has now risen from £45 to £100 – but not every shop will accept the new payment threshold. As with previous increases to the spending limit, some consumers have welcomed the news while others have expressed concern about the potential for fraud. But with contactless…
