Collecting recurring payments from customers, direct debit or bankers’ automated clearing services (BACS) all make sense. However, setting up those payments often means choosing a service provider that’s able to manage those payments for you. In most cases, that means choosing either a managed or a merchant account providing direct debit services. Here, your direct … Read more
If you’re setting up a web shop, you need to integrate online payments. An online payment system integrates your payment gateway and merchant account to provide an all-in-one solution, so you only need one app. In some cases, online payment systems are also payment processors, meaning they will process and hold funds on your behalf. … Read more
In any case where you want to accept payments online, you’ll need a payment gateway. For many small businesses, finding and choosing a payment gateway involves figuring out what payment gateways actually are, how they work and what you need to get started. Eventually, most aren’t that complicated. However, if you’re looking for a payment … Read more
PDQ machines – also known as card machines – are essential for small businesses in 2023. Why? They allow your business to accept payment via credit and debit card, which is how most consumers want to pay for things today. The pdq machine processes information from your customer’s card and, within a matter of seconds, … Read more