Elavon’s Cloud Payment Gateway: The Next Generation of Agnostic Payment Gateway Solutions
Bluefin & VGS Partnership — Expanding Agnostic Omnichannel Payments In 2024, Elavon, one of the world’s leading payment processors, introduced its new cloud-based payment gateway — a move that reflects the rapid transformation happening in global payments. Designed for flexibility, scalability, and enhanced security, this gateway addresses the growing demand for agnostic payment gateway services […]
Bluefin & VGS Partnership — Expanding Agnostic Omnichannel Payments
Bluefin & VGS Partnership — Expanding Agnostic Omnichannel Payments The future of payments is flexible and processor-agnostic. In 2025, Bluefin and Very Good Security (VGS) announced a strategic partnership to deliver omnichannel solutions that integrate tokenization and Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE). Key Highlights of the Partnership Processor-agnostic design lets merchants choose or switch providers. Omnichannel support […]
Google’s AP2 Protocol — The Future of Agnostic Payment Gateways
Google’s AP2 Protocol — The Future of Agnostic Payment Gateways The payments industry is undergoing a seismic transformation. Google’s introduction of the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) marks a milestone in the evolution of agnostic payment gateway services. Unlike traditional systems tied to specific processors, AP2 allows AI agents to initiate and complete purchases in a […]
How Cash Discount Programs Cut Costs for Small Businesses – Get To Know
How Cash Discount Programs Cut Costs for Small Businesses For many small businesses, credit card processing fees eat into already tight margins. On average, U.S. businesses pay between 1.5% and 3.5% per transaction in processing fees (Forbes). Over time, these costs can add up to thousands of dollars annually. For a business processing $500,000 in […]
Surcharging vs. Cash Discounts: What Works Best in 2025?
Surcharging vs. Cash Discounts: What Works Best in 2025? In 2025, rising credit card processing costs continue to challenge small and medium-sized businesses. On average, U.S. merchants pay between 1.5% and 3.5% per credit card transaction, according to NerdWallet. To offset these fees, many are weighing the benefits of surcharging vs. cash discounts. Both strategies […]
Unlock Retention: Loyalty Plans and Recurring Payments
Unlock Retention: Loyalty Plans and Recurring Payments Businesses face rising costs to acquire new customers. According to Harvard Business Review, acquiring a new customer can be up to 25 times more expensive than retaining an existing one. This makes retention strategies essential. By combining loyalty plans and recurring payments through POS systems, businesses create a […]
Recurring Payments Made Easy: Automate Billing Through Your POS
Recurring Payments Made Easy: Automate Billing Through Your POS Memberships, subscriptions, and recurring services are now common across industries. From gyms and salons to SaaS providers and professional services, businesses are turning to recurring payments to secure reliable revenue. According to Grand View Research, the global subscription billing market is expected to reach $15.4 billion […]
QR Code Ordering Meets Your POS: Speed, Contactless Convenience, and Boosted Sales
QR Code Ordering Meets Your POS: Speed, Contactless Convenience, and Boosted Sales The restaurant and retail industries are rapidly adopting contactless solutions. According to Statista, the global QR code payment market is projected to surpass $3 trillion by 2030, highlighting consumer preference for speed and convenience. Integrating QR code ordering and POS systems not only […]
Is Your POS Future-Ready? Smart Integrations to Enhance Clover Systems
Is Your POS Future-Ready? Smart Integrations to Enhance Clover Systems Point-of-sale systems have evolved far beyond cash registers. Today, businesses rely on platforms like Clover to manage payments, inventory, and customer engagement. However, a POS is only as powerful as the integrations it supports. Smart tools such as loyalty programs, recurring payments, and QR code […]
Choosing the Right Payment Processing Model: No Hidden Fees with Interchange-Plus
Choosing the Right Payment Processing Model: No Hidden Fees with Interchange-Plus For small and mid-sized businesses, payment processing fees directly affect profitability. Many owners don’t realize that the model they choose can make the difference between fair pricing and inflated costs. Flat rate and tiered pricing may seem convenient, but they often hide markups that […]
