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Friday, August 29, 2025

Fiserv gets on board with pot shops

Fiserv opened an avenue for payment card acceptance at cannabis dispensaries: the Accel debit card network. Cannabis is an industry bursting with cash, largely due to federal law that classifies it as a dangerous drug and card brand rules that prohibit the processing of cannabis purchases on their networks.

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Online Edition – Issue 25:08:02

AI in action: What's working in payments and what's not

In our first August issue, advisory board members shared how they're putting AI to work today, from fraud prevention to underwriting and beyond. In this installment, the conversation widens. Members highlight what's working, where AI initiatives fall short and how its rapid evolution may upend traditional ISO models.

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Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

September 1st, 2025

Scaling an ISO to 600+ MIDs Per Month

What does it really take to build an ISO capable of boarding 600+ new merchant accounts every month? In this week’s episode, James Shepherd sits down with Dustin Magaziner of PayBright to explore the strategies, systems, and mindset behind scaling an ISO to that level. From operational challenges to growth tactics, Dustin shares a behind-the-scenes look at what’s working today in the industry.

Then, James is joined by Patti Murphy for Today in Payments, where they unpack the latest stories shaping the future of payments–including updates on interchange regulation and surcharging.

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