Green Sheet
16:43:37 (UTC) 05-21-2026
UBX Tanzania, ACI Worldwide to power next phase of nation's digital economy
16:41:20 (UTC) 05-21-2026
Terry O'Neil joins Papaya as Chief Commercial Officer
16:39:36 (UTC) 05-21-2026
Klarna, Tekion drive flexible payments into the auto services lane
16:37:57 (UTC) 05-21-2026
New doxo report reveals geographic disparities in US household bill costs
16:35:52 (UTC) 05-21-2026
Corpay completes refinancing, increases revolving credit facility to $3.7B
16:31:11 (UTC) 05-21-2026
NCR Atleos expands Cashzone ATM network into Colombia, with Bancoomeva
16:29:17 (UTC) 05-21-2026
PACE Act could create faster payments—and faster disputes, warns Chargebacks911
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Most current manufacturing indicators decline in May
Breaking News
Thursday, May 21, 2026
State interchange laws could have severe consequences
The Common Sense Institute, a think tank focused on free-enterprise economics, has been studying the likely outcomes of state laws that would ban interchange on the tax and/or tip portions of card payments. And the scenarios seem grim. While the laws are sold as financially beneficial to merchants and consumers, the analysis suggests the costs in terms of economic impact are anything but beneficial.
Online Edition – Issue 26:05:01
Combatting fraud in the age of AI
Cyber-enabled crimes defrauded Americans of nearly $21 billion in 2025, with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related complaints among the costliest, according to the latest data from the FBI. The bureau reported that AI accounted for 22,364 complaints it received last year, costing Americans nearly $893 million.
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Calendar of Events
Events
June 8, 2026
June 9, 2026
Visa Payments Forum (VPF) 2026
June 23, 2026
July 22, 2026
July 27, 2026
Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
Patti Murphy and James Shepherd
Moderated by Patti Murphy, senior editor at The Green Sheet Inc., and CCSalesPro CEO James Shepherd, this podcast provides timely information and actionable advice to the industry's feet on the street.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
May 16th, 2026
How Does Payment Processing Work?
In this replay episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd revisits one of our foundational conversations: What is payment processing? James delivers a straightforward, easy-to-understand explanation of how credit card processing works, covering the basics of authorization and settlement, along with the roles of processors, acquirers, and merchant accounts.
Whether you're new to payments or just need a refresher, this episode is a great starting point for understanding the moving parts behind every transaction and how they connect to merchant sales. To hear this week’s latest edition of Today in Payments with Patti Murphy, be sure to tune into the audio version of the podcast.
Company profile from GS260401
Meet the dual-pricing originators
Established in 1989, incorporated in 1991 and reincorporated in 2004, MBNCARD continues to grow and expand, led by original founder and owner, Jerry Cain. Guided by his vision to balance quality with affordability, driven by customer service, MBN is now seen as the gold standard in merchant card services and payment processing solutions.
