As a merchant, who doesn’t like recurring revenue? Nobody, right? That’s exactly what recurring payments and Direct Debits can provide for you when optimised to their full potential. If they’re not optimised, you could be missing out on a lot of revenue. In fact, the average retention rate for a business taking recurring payments sits […]
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The rise in social commerce
Is your business making the most of social commerce? This new approach has been gaining a lot of traction lately and is becoming increasingly popular among businesses and consumers alike. And guess what? It’s not just a passing trend in the wake of the pandemic – it’s here to stay! In fact, even back in […]
How to increase conversions rates
What’s the most important factor for any business to succeed? Conversions! If your conversion rate takes a hit, then all areas of your business will struggle. But don’t fret, there are many ways to optimise your website to increase sales, and it all begins with data. Transactional data is there to be leveraged; the key […]
The most successful cryptocurrencies of 2023 | New Insights
Key takeaways: What makes a successful cryptocurrency? The most successful cryptocurrencies are all: What this essentially means is they are reliable and practical. For example, a coin that is scalable can process transactions very quickly, using the fastest and most secure blockchains. Unsurprisingly, these qualities can make a cryptocoin more popular, expedient and valuable. Read […]
Is voice commerce the future of e-commerce?
Voice commerce, also known as v-commerce or voice-to-shop, has long been on the rise; even before the pandemic caused us all to assess how contactless we need to be. We may even be as bold as to say that the convenience of voice assistant devices, like Amazon Alexa and Google Home Hubs, is the reason […]
Should you go global with cross-border e-commerce?
Cross-border shopping has become common practice for shoppers worldwide. Most consumers won’t even think twice about whether a purchase is being made locally or not; it’s just the norm to be able to shop internationally. But does that mean expanding into the cross-border e-commerce market is the next step for your business? There are many […]
6AMLD: A brief introduction (& how it affects you)
If you’re running a business and it falls within the scope of the 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD) regulations then it’s important to make sure you stay compliant with them to avoid any problems down the line. The EU and UK are very strict when it comes to 6AMLD compliance, and could potentially enforce quite […]
Tokenisation payment technology explained | A guide
Card tokenisation explained: How does tokenisation work in payments? Tokenisation is a secure way of paying that involves swapping out a customer’s sensitive financial information with non-sensitive information; a token. For a payment token example, say a customer is about to purchase something online with their debit or credit card, the tokenisation payment algorithm will […]
Total Processing expands into Ireland
We’re excited to announce that we’re expanding into Ireland! It’s been a great few years and with much success so far in the European market, this amazing opportunity presented itself to us, and we couldn’t be more eager to take this next step. The launch event What better way to celebrate the launch than with […]
Are payment links secure?
Payment links are a quick and easy method to get paid and are just as quick and easy for the consumer. Since speed and convenience is all consumers want these days, it’s a great option to choose. Which is why they’re particularly popular within the hospitality sector. But, since they are a good way to […]
Gen Z’s shopping habits: The future of payments
With over 2.5 billion people born between 1997-2013, Generation Z is becoming the largest population in the world. With their vast numbers and unique shopping behaviours, this dynamic group is revolutionising the way businesses operate. As a business owner, it’s essential to understand the psychological factors that drive their behaviour and tailor your brand to […]
How to choose the right payment gateway
11 Things to consider There are lots of payment gateways out there to choose from, but they’re all different and they come with their own advantages and disadvantages — and what seems great for one business model might not be so good for yours. For these reasons, it can be difficult to know which one […]