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A Merchant’s Guide to Payment Compliance in 2025

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Merchants with clear refund and billing policies see up to 30% fewer disputes, according to a 2023 Verifi study. PCI DSS and Secure Card Handling If your business accepts credit or debit cards, you must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). of total transactions Mastercard: 1.0%

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The Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce Payment Solutions

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Key features to look for in an eCommerce payment solution include security and fraud protection, payment method variety, integration capabilities, chargeback protection and dispute resolution, and global payment support. In other words, you must be capable of taking care of the arising security responsibilities.

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Stepping into the future of BFSI with Techwave’s digital transformation solutions

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This solution reduced support overheads, lowered disputes and increased user win-backs. By integrating AI models with back-end systems and implementing robust security measures, Techwave helped the client expand their global reach and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Credit Card Processing for Small Business: Everything You Need to Know

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It also ensures that data security best practices, particularly PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) requirements , are followed to the letter to prevent any breach or loss of sensitive customer data. When this happens, a chargeback process will be initiated.

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Merchant Underwriting: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Important

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Credit card chargebacks , which occur when customers dispute a transaction, can be costly for both merchants and payment facilitators. Ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards, such as PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requirements. Key advantages include: Minimizing fraud and chargebacks.

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The Anatomy of a Credit Card Transaction

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Tokenization : Converts sensitive card data into a unique token, reducing the risk of data breaches. 3D Secure Authentication : Adds an additional verification step for online transactions, such as a one-time password (OTP) or biometric authentication. The merchant is notified and can provide evidence to refute the dispute.

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Understanding Payment Processing Costs in Acumatica and How You Can Save

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Chargeback and dispute fees: Chargeback and dispute fees are costs merchants incur when a customer disputes a transaction and requests a refund through their credit card issuer. When a chargeback occurs, the payment processor temporarily withdraws the transaction amount from the merchants account while investigating the claim.