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Decoding the FCA’s Safeguarding reforms: Practical steps for payments and E-money firms

The Payments Association

The immediate safeguarding of funds could strain liquidity for smaller firms, requiring adjustments to workflows and potentially increasing reliance on credit facilities. In addition, preparing for operational adjustments to ensure immediate safeguarding of funds will play an important role.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accepting Credit Card Payments

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Each association has its own interchange fee, so knowing what these fees are and how they are handled by your merchant service provider will help ease any potential confusion. Start the process of authorizing and accepting credit card payments from the merchant services provider/acquiring bank.

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Are your payments ‘authorised’ or ‘settled’?

The Payments Association

Notably, with the payment schemes that support ‘instant’ transactions, they often cannot immediately guarantee funds or settlement to the merchant account via the PSP (payment service provider), or worse, the PSP is unable to communicate this effectively to the end merchant.

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The Ultimate Guide to Online Payment Processing

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This article will show all you need to know about online credit card processing and how you can select the best payment services provider for your needs. You will receive your payment in full, while the customer will repay the loan in interest-free installments (but there are associated fees) to the credit provider.

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Reflecting on 2024: A transformative year in payments regulation

The Payments Association

The aim of the regulation was to mandate Payments Service Providers (PSPs) to offer credit transfers in euros and instant credit transfer services. This regulation compels PSPs to reassess their pricing models, potentially leading to revenue adjustments and necessitating strategies to offset reduced margins.

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Genome Works With HUCH to Deliver Instant Notifications for Incoming SEPA Payments

The Fintech Times

Digital service providers, especially those offering subscription-based access, can activate services immediately upon receipt of payments, with no delays and no manual checks. “The impact of instant payment alerts on businesses is immediate,” added Quentin Madelaine , CEO of HUCH.

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How to Choose a Payment Solution That Scales with You

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Professional services transitioning to subscription or retainer models Agencies, consultancies, and pro service providers often scale by moving from one-off projects to recurring revenue. Moving to recurring payments can transform your cash flow.