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StraitsX Enables Stablecoin-Based Payments for Tourists at GrabPay Merchants

Fintech News

The use of PBM is expected to keep payment processing costs consistent for GrabPay merchants and international payment apps within the Alipay+ ecosystem. The new system uses Purpose Bound Money (PBM), which specifies the conditions for using stablecoins, and the Avalanche blockchain.

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What Is Tiered Pricing in Credit Card Processing?

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Merchants are usually unaware of how payment processors have categorized transactions, why certain fees apply, and why others don’t. Tiered pricing works best for merchants whose transaction profiles feature a large percentage of low-cost transactions. Ultimately, this can severely affect profit margins.

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Payment Processing for Small Businesses: What They Don’t Tell You

Clearly Payments

Cash Discounting and Surcharging To offset processing costs, some businesses use cash discounting or surcharging: Cash Discounting Offering a small discount (usually 3-4%) for customers who pay with cash instead of a card. Higher Interchange Fees International card transactions often have 0.5%

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5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Square

Cardfellow

While Squares flat rate structure is predictable and looks less complex, its often not the most cost-effective. Interchange plus models can often save you money – sometimes significant amounts – over flat rate processing. Other processors can more effectively handle international payments and multiple currencies. #5.

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Exactly.com showcased payment solution for rapid scaling at Retail Technology Show, London

The Payments Association

Exactly.com , a UK-based international payment provider, recently showcased its full-stack payment solution at the Retail Technology Show, which took place at ExCel London from March 2-3, 2025. The in-house-built system is designed to accelerate e-commerce businesses’ revenue, lower acquisition costs, and prevent fraud.

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Looking for the Best Payment Gateway? Here’s How to Choose the Right One

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TL;DR Choose a payment gateway compatible with your business model, whether for eCommerce, subscriptions, or omnichannel sales. Opt for gateways that support diverse payment options like credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and international payments to accommodate customer preferences.

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How to Choose Between EFT vs ACH: A Comprehensive Guide

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They share several key characteristics, including: Cost-effective and reliable digital transactions ACH and EFT both enable direct bank-to-bank transfers, reducing the costs and security issues associated with cash and checks. This makes it easy for businesses to track payments and resolve potential disputes. per transaction.

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