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Ego Switches Payments in 7 Days, Saving €30k a Month and Boosting App Conversions With Primer

Fintech Finance

Originally projected to generate just 10% of total revenue, the app quickly surpassed expectations and now drives more than 30%. Despite efforts to renegotiate, the provider was unwilling to adjust the contract, leaving Ego with a decision over whether to absorb the costs or pause sales on its booming mobile application.

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Genome and Huch partner for SEPA payments alerts

Finextra

Businesses are now able to confirm incoming payments instantly, adjust operations in real-time, and offer a smoother customer experience. It’s a clear example of how tech partnerships can directly improve performance and decision-making for modern businesses," noted HUCHs CEO, Quentin Madelaine.

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How to Switch Merchant Accounts without Interrupting Sales

Cardfellow

Additionally, if your original 3 years is up, look for any clauses about automatic renewals. Many contracts have 1-year auto-renewal if you don’t cancel prior to the original 3-year term. Monitor and Adjust Once you’ve made the switch, closely monitor your transactions for the first few weeks.

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Cloud-first infrastructure is the key to agent-based commerce

The Payments Association

The real edge lies in platforms with real-time, no-code configurability, dynamic rule engines that adjust instantly, and composable services that support emerging agentic use cases. Many systems—originally built for Apple Pay—were rushed and hard-coded. Network tokenisation is the cornerstone of agent-driven payments.

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The state of fraud in 2024: Key mid-year takeaways

The Payments Association

The data shows that without better cross-industry cooperation, it will be difficult to curb the tide of fraud that originates outside traditional banking systems. This underscores the urgent need for payment leaders to engage in wider partnerships to combat the evolving fraud landscape.

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What is the Difference Between Mastercard and Visa?

Stax

Originally founded by Bank of America in 1958, the program was expanded by licensing this payment technology to other financial institutions, eventually breaking off and becoming the independent financial services corporation we know today. There are currently 3.9 This makes both card brands very reliable options when traveling abroad.

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How Refunds Affect Your Merchant Account

Cardfellow

Issuing Refunds When you process a refund for a customer who paid with a credit or debit card, your credit card processor reverses the sale and the customer is credited for the original purchase price. However, even if your processor does return the fees, the interchange refund is actually not the full amount you originally paid.