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How to access funds from card payment sales faster

Card payment settlement can take days. How can a business access funds instantly or the next day? We look at options for payouts and direct access.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-04T10:37:07+00:00Published: October 17th, 2022|Tags: Money Transfers|
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What is softPOS (or Tap to Pay) and how does it work?

How does softPOS work? What is the definition of it? We explain the term, technology and issues around 'Tap to Pay'.

Emily Sorensen2024-12-17T11:36:36+00:00Published: December 16th, 2024|Tags: Contactless, Mobile Payments, NFC, Tap-on-Phone|
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What are recurring payments? Definition, types and suitable use cases

What are the definition and types of recurring payments? Direct Debit or Credit, standing orders and CPA - what are they used for?

Emily Sorensen2024-03-04T14:12:08+00:00Published: May 17th, 2023|Tags: Direct Debit, Recurring Payments|
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How to start accepting Direct Debit payments

Getting accepted on the Direct Debit scheme as a small business is not too complicated with these steps. Here's how to set up and manage it.

Emily Sorensen2024-03-04T14:10:24+00:00Published: November 25th, 2023|Tags: Direct Debit, Recurring Payments|
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Wise (TransferWise) review: transparent, low-cost way to send money abroad

TransferWise is a cheap foreign money transfer service with transparent fees. How much does it cost compared to alternatives?

Adriana Capasso2023-11-15T09:53:03+00:00Published: January 20th, 2019|Tags: Money Transfers, TransferWise|
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Which mobile wallets can a vendor accept on a contactless card machine?

Which contactless digital wallets can be tapped on a card terminal in the UK - and which should merchants accept? Find out how they differ.

Emily Sorensen2023-07-30T17:32:38+01:00Published: July 26th, 2023|Tags: Contactless, Mobile Payments, Mobile Wallets|
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Different types of mobile payments explained

What are all the different types of mobile payments used today? Our complete guide explains how, and where, each present-day mobile payment type works.

Emily Sorensen2023-07-26T19:36:31+01:00Published: May 31st, 2018|Tags: Mobile Payments|
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What is a contactless payment?

What's the meaning of contactless payment? We look at the definition, technology, options and how they work for all parties.

Emmanuel Charpentier2023-07-26T19:34:43+01:00Published: May 31st, 2023|Tags: Contactless, NFC|
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What is NFC? Near-field communication payments explained

Learn about the meaning and purpose of NFC. How does it function during a contactless payment? Here are the ins and outs of the technology.

Adriana Capasso2023-05-31T18:26:03+01:00Published: April 1st, 2022|Tags: Contactless, NFC|
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QR code payments – what is it and how does it work?

How do QR codes work for payments? We define and explain QR code payments and discuss how merchants can accept it. Can it compete today?

Emily Sorensen2023-05-15T16:31:49+01:00Published: January 4th, 2021|Tags: Mobile Payments, QR Codes|
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Card payments for a small business: what are your options?

What are the card payment solutions available for small businesses? We list and explain in-person, online and remote card payments.

Emily Sorensen2023-05-09T01:01:05+01:00Published: March 14th, 2022|Tags: Card Machines, Invoices, Mobile Payments, Payment Link, Phone Payments, QR Codes|
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What are account-to-account payments? How do they work?

Account-to-account (A2A) payments are a cardless way to transfer money quickly, but what is it? How does it work for payers and merchants?

Emily Sorensen2023-05-09T00:58:46+01:00Published: January 5th, 2023|Tags: Account-to-Account Payments, Money Transfers|
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