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An introduction to credit risk in payments

Credit risk is often overlooked by acquirers, and this can be catastrophic. In this article we take a closer look at what credit risk exists for payment processors, and how it should be managed.

Daniel Stanbridge, Head of Global Credit Risk
Five minutes

Are vehicles the next payment platforms?

Developments of the Internet of Things and voice activated technology mean that consumers will soon be able to make online purchases through their car without taking their hands off the wheel.

Adam Hollenberg, Strategic Partnerships Manager
Three minutes

Pay later solutions: the modern-day layaway?

Layaway was once one of the most popular schemes for paying in instalments, but came with the downside that you had to pay off the total cost before taking items home. Now there is another solution.

Claire Gates, CEO Paysafe Pay Later
Four minutes

Latest articles

Can a merchant’s fraud rate ever fall to 0%?

For every online business, minimising the amount of fraud it suffers is a priority. But is it possible for online businesses to be completely fraud-proof, and if so how can this be achieved?

Tom Pilling, Head of Risk, Acquiring Europe
Four minutes

US sports betting: How to win players with payments

Our latest consumer research report shows that US players will choose their mobile sports betting app based on the deposit and withdrawal options the operator offers. Download it now to find out more.

Neil Erlick, EVP Business Development
Three minutes

Can payments save in-store retail?

The UK high street is struggling. Retailers are going out of business and national chains are closing stores. But could improved payments technology make in-store retail competitive with online again?

Oscar Nieboer, Chief Marketing Officer
Five minutes

How close are we to the end of the traditional checkout?

12% of North American in-store retailers told us they plan to introduce an Amazon Go-style, checkout-free experiences in six months’ time. But is this achievable? And are consumers ready for them?

Daniel Kornitzer, Chief Business Development Officer
Four minutes

12% of North American in-store retailers told us they plan to introduce an Amazon Go-style, checkout-free experiences in six months’ time. But is this achievable? And are consumers ready for them?

Our consumer research report examining online betting trends and preferences in the US

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Payments: what happened in 2018?

We look back at the predictions we made at the beginning of 2018, including our vision for voice-activated payments and cryptocurrencies, as well as a new role for cash online and the impact of PSD2.

Oscar Nieboer, Chief Marketing Officer
Five minutes

We look back at the predictions we made at the beginning of 2018, including our vision for voice-activated payments and cryptocurrencies, as well as a new role for cash online and the impact of PSD2.

Which US states have regulated sports betting?

Our state-by-state guide to US sports betting regulation since the repeal of PASPA

Neil Erlick, EVP Business Development
Six minutes

Our state-by-state guide to US sports betting regulation since the repeal of PASPA

The next year in payments: 11 trends to expect in 2019

Contactless, cryptocurrencies, Open Banking and greater financial inclusion will be some of the major topics that will shape the payments landscape in 2019

Oscar Nieboer, Chief Marketing Officer
Five minutes

Contactless, cryptocurrencies, Open Banking and greater financial inclusion will be some of the major topics that will shape the payments landscape in 2019

What are the top concerns for businesses in 2019?

In our latest Lost in Transaction report, we asked 900 merchants from the US, UK, Canada, Germany and Austria about their top concerns going into 2019 and beyond.

Todd Linden, CEO, Payment Processing, North America
Three minutes

Get your membership platform in better shape for New Year

Carla Erlick, explains how you can support your gym customers by supercharging your membership platform as we head into 2019.

Carla Erlick, Senior Vice-President, ISV Channel
Four minutes

Carla Erlick, explains how you can support your gym customers by supercharging your membership platform as we head into 2019.

What does the future of cryptocurrency look like?

Ten years on, how far have cryptocurrencies come and where are they going next?

BD Goel, Chief Strategic Innovation Officer
Four minutes

Ten years on, how far have cryptocurrencies come and where are they going next?

How to minimise chargeback anxiety in four easy steps

Andrea Dunlop tells us her tips for safeguarding your business against the risk of excessive chargebacks not just at Christmas, but all year round.

Andrea Dunlop, CEO of Merchant Acquiring, Europe
Five minutes

Andrea Dunlop tells us her tips for safeguarding your business against the risk of excessive chargebacks not just at Christmas, but all year round.

Are you ready to maximise sales this festive season?

In his latest blog, Todd Linden CEO, Payment Processing, North America, explains the anatomy of a successful sales conversion over the Christmas shopping period.

Todd Linden, CEO, Payment Processing, North America
Three minutes

In his latest blog, Todd Linden CEO, Payment Processing, North America, explains the anatomy of a successful sales conversion over the Christmas shopping period.

Inventory-heavy SMBs can escape the credit cycle trap

There are other options than credit for optimizing an SMB’s inventory management

Five minutes

There are other options than credit for optimizing an SMB’s inventory management

The growth of consumer appetite for invoicing in Europe

The “buy now, pay later” concept where consumers have the option to make a purchase immediately but settle the transaction at a later date is increasingly popular according to the latest research

Claire Gates, CEO Paysafe Pay Later
Three minutes

The “buy now, pay later” concept where consumers have the option to make a purchase immediately but settle the transaction at a later date is increasingly popular according to the latest research

According to Forrester, Paysafe is the best fit for merchants positioned to take advantage of our value-added services and consumer businesses

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