How the Digital Single Market Impacts Global eCommerce
Will New EU Policies Shape Merchant Interactions Globally? The European Commission first announced plans to build a Digital Single Market throughout the Eurozone back in 2014. However, just what
Success Stories: Blurring the Lines Between Brick-and-Mortar & Online
Omni-Channel Retail is Now the Norm The days in which retail could be cleanly divided into brick-and-mortar and online channels are now truly a thing of the past. Recent
2016 Global Trends: Online Payments Around the World
Examining Consumers’ Preferred Payment Methods by Region Credit and debit cards are ubiquitous in many global markets, but not all. The diversity of alternate payment methods is, in fact,
The State of EMV in 2016: One Year After the Transition
Where Do Merchants Stand on the Anniversary of the EMV Liability Shift? It’s been more than a year since the EMV liability shift rolled out in the U.S. on
How to Choose and Apply for a Merchant Account
A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Right Merchant Acquirer Starting up a new venture can be a confusing process for first-time eCommerce entrepreneurs, but choosing the right service provider
Acquirer vs. Issuer: Understanding Payment Processing Basics
What are Acquiring and Issuing Banks? How Do They Impact Payment Processing? All eCommerce transactions involve two different banks—one representing the cardholder, known as the issuing bank, and one
Prime Day: 4 Things to Learn From the New Shopping Holiday
Prime Day Sales Up 60% Over 2015—What Lessons Can Merchants Learn? Amazon returned for a second year with their Prime Day event on Tuesday, July 12. Originally introduced in
Social Customer Service Now an eCommerce Standard
Responsiveness Via Social Media is Vital to eCommerce Sustainability Social media has a major impact on the way in which merchants conduct business. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and others
Optimizing the Customer Journey to Drive eCommerce Growth
Merchants Need a Multi-Dimensional Approach as Omni-Channel Becomes the Norm In the early days of ecommerce, merchants might have thought of sales as a one-dimensional process—the customer makes a
How Motion Code™ Technology Might Help Reduce CNP Fraud
New Plans to Bring Payment Security Solution to Latin America, Middle East & Africa The rate of card-not-present fraud continues to increase with each passing year. Effective fraud mitigation