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Payment Processor Holding Funds? A 2026 Guide to Cash Flow Stability

Payment Processor Holding Funds? A 2026 Guide to Cash Flow Stability

by Carolina Aponte | Jun 30, 2026 | STRICTLY

Last Monday, an e-commerce owner named Marcus discovered an email about his payment processor holding funds for a standard review just as he was preparing to restock inventory. Instead of seeing a healthy deposit from a record-breaking sales weekend, his revenue was...
Payment Processor Security Standards: The 2026 Merchant Compliance Guide

Payment Processor Security Standards: The 2026 Merchant Compliance Guide

by Carolina Aponte | Jun 29, 2026 | STRICTLY

76% of organizations reported experiencing attempted or actual payments fraud in 2025, a sobering reminder that yesterday’s defenses aren’t enough for today’s sophisticated threats. As you look toward your 2026 goals, staying ahead of the latest...
Beyond Negotiation: 5 Alternatives to Lowering Credit Card Processing Fees in 2026

Beyond Negotiation: 5 Alternatives to Lowering Credit Card Processing Fees in 2026

by Carolina Aponte | Jun 28, 2026 | STRICTLY

What if you could stop fighting for 0.1% rate cuts and just eliminate your processing costs entirely? It’s a frustrating cycle that most business owners know all too well. You spend hours on the phone negotiating a slightly better markup, only to see “junk...
Interchange Plus vs Surcharge Program: Which Saves You More in 2026?

Interchange Plus vs Surcharge Program: Which Saves You More in 2026?

by Carolina Aponte | Jun 27, 2026 | STRICTLY

In a year where Visa and Mastercard swipe fees recently topped $118.8 billion, paying for your customers’ credit card rewards shouldn’t be your business’s biggest expense. You’re likely tired of squinting at opaque billing statements and...
Merchant Retention Strategies for ISOs: The 2026 Guide to Protecting Your Residuals

Merchant Retention Strategies for ISOs: The 2026 Guide to Protecting Your Residuals

by Carolina Aponte | Jun 26, 2026 | STRICTLY

Did you know that the average ISO loses up to a quarter of its merchant portfolio every single year? When you’re facing a 20% to 25% annual attrition rate, it feels like you’re constantly fighting a losing battle against margin compression and aggressive...
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