According to the American Transportation Research Institute, traffic congestion cost the U.S. trucking industry a record-high $108.8 billion in 2022. If you’re wondering, this is equivalent to 435,686 truck drivers (or 22% of all Class-A licensed drivers) being idle for a whole year. The average cost per every registered combination truck comes out to $7,588. Interestingly, the total hours of…
Studies show that almost 70% of online shoppers tend to abandon their carts, leading to $18 billion in lost revenue in a year. Most shoppers abandon carts due to hidden fees or being asked to create an account, but another common reason lies in their preferred payment method not being available. This is where omnichannel payment processing comes in. Want…
With digital transactions dominating the market, it’s more important than ever for merchants to understand the mechanics of credit card processing. This process involves many interactions happening between several players behind the scenes. One of those players is the merchant acquirer, which plays a crucial role in facilitating these digital transactions. Want to know more about the specific functions of…
With over 133 million active cards worldwide and an average annual spend of $23,500 per card, it’s no surprise that American Express has strict chargeback rules. For merchants trying to minimize losses and maintain a strong relationship with AMEX, managing these chargebacks is of crucial importance. Learn how AMEX chargebacks work and the best ways to handle them successfully. AMEX…
Most merchants accept the fact that payment processing comes with a cost. That said, when was the last time you took a closer look at your monthly invoice? If it’s been a while, you may discover that you’re significantly overpaying for this service. Payment processors can hide and inflate their fees in many ways, and not many merchants know what…
According to McKinsey, digital platforms will mediate 30% of all global economic activity as early as next year. One force behind this trend is the increasing ability of these platforms to embed payments directly into their app or website. By eliminating the middleman (external payment gateways), digital platforms can now offer a more seamless customer experience. Want to learn a…
If there’s one thing all merchants want, it’s delivering a seamless payment experience to their customers. Payment links are another big step in this direction, as they allow you to simplify this process into just a few clicks. Read on to find out what payment links are, why your business needs them, and how to implement them. What Is a…
These days, QR codes are a fairly common part of the payment processing landscape. Their rise in popularity is a result of many factors, but may owe the most to the surge of digital payment technologies. With almost everyone owning a mobile phone, QR code payments have turned out to provide an ideal combination of speed, security, and simplicity. Not…
For a business owner, few things are as important as offering seamless payment processing. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. In today’s payment business landscape, customer expectations are constantly evolving, making it harder to analyze your payment processing performance. This is particularly noticeable if you aren’t sure which KPIs to track. Well, that’s why we’re here! Here are four…
In today’s world of e-commerce, few things are as annoying to businesses as chargebacks. On top of creating lost revenue, chargebacks consume valuable time and can easily damage a company’s reputation. High chargeback ratios can also lead to higher processing fees and, in some cases, prevent you from accepting credit cards altogether. The best way to protect your business from…