How to access funds from card payment sales faster
Card payment settlement can take days. How can a business access funds instantly or the next day? We look at options for payouts and direct access.
20 practical ways to recycle your old credit card
Millions of credit cards are in circulation, many of which are expiring every month. Instead of throwing them out, what other things could you do?
What kinds of businesses are restricted with Square, PayPal, iZettle and SumUp?
Not all merchants are approved by Square, iZettle, SumUp or PayPal. What are the restricted businesses, and why is it harder to get approval for them?
The bad press history of SMS payments
SMS payments had negative publicity in the press in the early years due to some unscrupulous behaviour, although this is not the case anymore.
How to block premium SMS messages, step by step
Receiving nuisance premium SMS messages? Here's the general step-by-step instructions for blocking premium text messages you're receiving by mistake.
How to accept Alipay and WeChat Pay in the UK
How can a business accept Alipay and WeChat Pay in the UK? Here's how the mobile wallets work, where to get it and how to set it up as a merchant.
How can I accept Bitcoin payments from customers?
If you're a business owner who wants to accept Bitcoin, here are some things you should know first. And what are the ways you can accept it?
What is digital money? Definition and types explained
What are examples of digital money? What does it even mean? We explain the types and how digital payments work and differ from physical money.
Preauthorisation – what is it and how does it work?
What is a pre-authorisation on a debit or credit card? Here's how it works, what it's for and how you can get the feature.
Top 10 tips for avoiding chargebacks
When chargebacks happen, it can cost merchants fees and time spent on extra admin. Here's how to spare your business the hassle of a chargeback.
What is a chargeback? How does it work?
What is a chargeback? How does it work for merchants and consumers? Learn about the meaning and process of debit and credit card chargebacks.
What is an all-in-one payment solution?
One-stop solutions for all your payment needs are increasingly common, but what does an all-in-one payment platform entail? How does it work?
Should you accept cash in your business? Pros and cons of card-only
More and more small businesses only accept cards, but is it wise to not accept cash? We list upsides and downsides to card-only.
Which credit and debit cards to accept in your small business
Card brands are aplenty - so which debit and credit cards should you accept? We discuss Visa, Amex, JCB and all others to consider for a terminal.
Should you accept cheques as a business?
Do you have to accept cheques as a business? Is it illegal to refuse them? We look at pros and cons of this traditional payment method.
Contactless mobile payments explained
There are now many ways to accept contactless payments with a smartphone. We explain the different mobile contactless solutions in the UK.
Google Wallet – should you accept it in your store?
When Google Wallet launched, it was marketed as the solution that would bring together the mobile phone and the wallet. How is that working out?
Which UK payment providers accept Apple Pay?
Which payment providers accept Apple Pay in the UK? How do you know if you're already accepting it? We also look at transaction limits and refunds.
Why should you introduce a card terminal for offering card payments?
We explore why some small businesses were previously wary of using card terminals, and how the market conditions have evolved for the better.
TransferWise vs. PayPal: what’s the cheapest service for foreign transfers?
Is PayPal or TransferWise best for foreign bank transfers? We compare fees to see which is cheapest and the best value.