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PCI Compliance and the Non- Compliance Fee

That monthly PCI fee isn't a penalty for being unsafe — it's a charge for not validating. Here's what PCI compliance is, how to complete the right SAQ, and how to knock the non-compliance fee off your... ...more

Merchant Basics

September 22, 2026

Switching Processors Without Downtime

Switching payment processors doesn't have to mean lost sales. Here's what switching actually means, the contract traps to check before you give notice, and a step-by-step migration that keeps you live... ...more

Merchant Basics

September 22, 2026

FRAUD ALERT: Stolen-Card Orders & Chargeback Fraud

Organized card-fraud rings are placing stolen-card orders that come back as chargebacks weeks later — leaving your business out both the product and the money. Here's how the scam works, the red flags... ...more

Merchant Basics

September 22, 2026

Chargebacks: What They Are and How to Handle Them

A chargeback can reverse a sale weeks after it's done. Learn what causes them, how to spot risky orders early, and how to win the disputes worth fighting. ...more

Merchant Basics

September 09, 2026