by Carolina Aponte | Oct 4, 2026 | STRICTLY
Accepting a card payment and managing your business’s money are two different jobs. That’s the key to understanding merchant account vs business bank account: one helps process card transactions, while the other holds and manages business funds. If you’re unsure where...
by Carolina Aponte | Sep 27, 2026 | STRICTLY
Could the number you need to resolve a payment issue be different from your tax ID, bank account number, or terminal code? If you’re asking what is a merchant identification number (MID), it identifies a merchant relationship within payment processing, not your...
by Carolina Aponte | Sep 21, 2026 | STRICTLY
Did you know that as of April 2026, the threshold for “excessive” disputes dropped to just 1.5% under the unified Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program? This tighter standard means meeting merchant account requirements is no longer just about filling out forms;...
by Carolina Aponte | Apr 7, 2026 | STRICTLY
Imagine checking your business bank account on January 15, 2026, only to find your former processor debited $4,850 in liquidated damages just because you switched to a better service. This isn’t a rare glitch. It’s a calculated move by legacy providers to...
by Carolina Aponte | Mar 3, 2026 | STRICTLY
Does your monthly processing statement read like a foreign language, filled with cryptic fees that eat into your profits? If the thought of navigating PCI compliance and juggling separate systems for your in-person and online sales feels overwhelming, you’re not...
