High-risk merchant accounts are one of the most challenging areas in payments. In this week’s episode, James Shepherd interviews Jerry Gialanella from Fort Point Payments to break down what it really takes to get high-risk deals approved, the pitfalls to avoid, and how their team gets it done.

Afterward, Rich Norton shares actionable sales tips from the field, and Patti Murphy joins James for Today in Payments to discuss major industry shifts - from stablecoin developments and Bitcoin trends to PayPal’s latest moves and the GENIUS Act.

Chargebacks are evolving - and if you’re selling merchant services, underwriting accounts, or handling compliance, you need to be ahead of the curve. In this episode, James Shepherd interviews Scott Adams, one of the industry’s leading experts on chargeback management and Visa’s new VAMP program. Scott offers a clear breakdown of what VAMP means for ISOs, processors, and merchants, and how to prepare for what’s coming next.

Then, Rich Norton shares sales strategies from the field, and Patti Murphy joins James for Today in Payments, covering key developments in stablecoin, Fed payments, and more.

This week’s episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. I kick things off with Vlad Sadovskiy of Netevia to discuss the future of integrated payments, the evolution of Clover, and a new capital raise for Full Stack Payments through Netevia Financial. Learn more about that funding announcement here: fullstackpayments.com/capital-funding Vlad also shares a fun behind-the-scenes story about using the Netevia card at the Stanley Cup Finals.

After the interview, me and Patti Murphy dive into a wide-ranging Today in Payments segment, exploring how stablecoins could disrupt the current card networks by running over Visa and Mastercard rails. Could this new wave of innovation reshape how we all get paid? Get the full story on the blog here: todayinpayments.com/blog/swipe-tap-or-token-the-changing-face-of-payments