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Monday, September 16, 2024

Report: U.S. has highest card acceptance cost

U.S. merchants pay more to accept payments by card than merchants in any other industrialized country. According to a report just released by CMSPI, a payments consultancy to merchants, U.S. businesses shelled out $224 billion to accept cards in 2023. Only Japan and Mexico came close to matching that figure.

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Merchant Sales Podcast
September 13th, 2024

Unlock 3 Key Revenue Drivers with Gift Cards

In our recent webinar, we explored strategies to reduce friction in the sales process, increase the lifetime value of your clients, and boost payment processing margins by white-labeling your own gift card program. For those looking to create long-lasting relationships with merchants, regardless of the technology solutions they choose, it's crucial to control the gift cards and offer a flexible program. During the event, Ryan Rose, CRO at Factor 4, joined us to discuss three key revenue drivers that are often overlooked by ISOs and Agents—drivers that can significantly impact your portfolio's value.

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Online Edition – Issue 24:09:01

Instant payments: a fraudster's friend?

By Patti Murphy

In today's always on economy, instant payment networks have become table stakes for consumers and businesses alike. As with most good things, however, there is a downside: instant payment networks have become magnets for fraudsters.

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Resource Guide

Bluu (United Merchant Services, Inc./Up Solution)

Community Voices

This week's featured contributor:

Allen Kopelman,<br>CEO, Nationwide Payment Systems

Allen Kopelman,
CEO, Nationwide Payment Systems

Allen, co-founded NPS in 2001, aiming to provide concierge-style service to each client. He now shares a wealth of expertise in his podcast.

B2B Vault:

The Payment Technology Podcast provides educational information for business owners about merchant services and the technology surrounding them. He shares insights, knowledge, and essential updates regarding payment processing and fintech

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Company profile from GS240602

Drive revenue, scale operations with B2B cellular connectivity

OptConnect began life in 2000 as a Grant Victor company, providing cellular routers for ATMs. After years of selling routers as ATM accessories, the company expanded into other markets and established OptConnect LLC in 2009, a global wireless connectivity provider that offers a range of cellular connectivity options, from self-managed to fully managed solutions. Chris Baird, president and CEO of OptConnect, said the company is focused on simplifying connectivity. "One size doesn't fit all, especially when it comes to cellular connectivity," he said, adding that OptConnect provides IoT project expertise, resources and support.

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