Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Amanda Bellucco-Chatham is an editor, writer, and fact-checker with years of experience ...

Merchant accounts are essential if you want to run a business that accepts debit and credit card payments. Not doing so can impede on your ability to attract customers and grow your business. Luckily, ...

Merchant financing is a type of small-business loan provided by a payment processor or lender. It can be expensive. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Recent years have seen America’s banking system waking up to the true value of merchant acquiring. This is a market forecast to hit $41.75 trillion globally by 2026. Despite this, banks have found ...

Welcome to the exciting world of payments! In this fascinating industry, acquiring is a key aspect. But what exactly is merchant acquiring? And how does it differ from an issuing bank or a payment ...