From their extended hours of operation to the wide variety of products they carry and the expansion of convenient payment options available, convenience stores (c-stores) have become the ultimate one-stop-shop for busy people on the go while also serving as third spaces for community members to gather and socialize.

Modern payment solutions that allow customers to order and pay at the table are on the rise in the U.S., improving the restaurant experience without sacrificing the quality of service.

The number of female entrepreneurs is increasing around the world, yet many women continue to face significant obstacles when starting their own businesses. Fintech providers that champion broader representation within the global SMB community are providing solutions to help level the playing field.

Paysafe’s latest collaboration with Mastercard via its T&E Risk Monitor tool will focus on delivering an innovative risk management solution set to improve working relationships between merchant acquirers and the travel sector.

In an article originally published in Hospitality Technology, our President of Merchant Solutions Afshin Yazdian discusses how small businesses that offer an experiential service will need to leverage frictionless transactions to remain competitive this year.

Small businesses play a vital role in building up local communities – from creating jobs to driving economic growth through new ideas and innovations that enrich the regions they serve and live in – these companies are paving the future while empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

U.S. consumers’ in-store and online payment preferences have never been as diverse as they are today. In an article originally published in American retail media outlet Total Retail, our President of Merchant Solutions Afshin Yazdian discusses how U.S. retailers can tailor their in-store and online checkouts to meet customer expectations.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, nearly one in four new businesses is Hispanic-owned. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, we take a moment to look at the representativity of the Latino and Hispanic communities in the country and how payment processing can serve as an ally to this growing merchant segment.

Beyond product innovation, Fintech companies are collaborating with community advocates, non-profits, and other institutions to impart positive social change and build a more transparent, accessible, and inclusive financial system.

Gas stations that are not EMV-compliant face the possibility of losing their contract with a major petroleum brand or having to pay steep fines they cannot afford. For gas station that de-brand, there are options.

It’s been five months since liability for at-pump fraud for non-EMV compliant payments shifted to gas stations. But we have already seen several ways this is going to change the sector now and in the future.

Paysafe has launched a new podcast channel, the Paysafe Insights Podcast. Episode 1 features Afshin Yazdian, CEO of U.S. Acquiring, discussing the impact of the pandemic on U.S. SMBs and how he sees the next 12 months.

In-person spending is already bouncing back, but appears unlikely to return to pre-COVID-19 levels overall despite nearly half of all consumers planning to return to stores as frequently as they did before the pandemic. However, only a small minority of consumers plan to only shop online in the future.

The next wave of payments tech evolution is going to be shaped by consumer habits.

The global pandemic and social distancing measures have had a significant impact on the ability for stores to do business as ‘usual’ throughout 2020. But businesses remain optimistic about the future, and cite evolving checkout technology as the reason why.

Businesses have been asking themselves whether they can afford to invest during the pandemic, with so many other priorities to consider. But the question shouldn't be whether they can afford to invest during COVID-19, it is whether can they afford not to.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to card schemes announcing that the date for the EMV liability shift will be put back to April 2021, but this does not mean gas stations should stop thinking about compliance

The impact of COVID-19 is forcing SMBs to pivot their business model to adapt to the changing economic landscape. In this article series we will examine how this can be achieved through the checkout.

In October gas stations will be under new obligations for accepting card payments at the pump. In this article we answer your frequently asked questions about how the change will affect the industry.

Gas stations are struggling to justify the costs of installing chip card readers. But instead of asking “can I afford to be EMV compliant?” gas station owners should be asking “can I afford not to?”

With just under a year to go until the deadline goes live and absolute, we can now take a look at where we are now, and by extension, where we're likely to be when that deadline arrives.

Paysafe joins the Corporate Supporter Program for American Express’ 10th annual Small Business Saturday®

Paysafe and American Express take a look at how U.S. consumer shopping trends are reverting back to a preference for small businesses.

Summer is just around the corner and that means parents are beginning to research which are the right summer camps to keep their kids busy for the coming months.

The introduction of EMV and contactless technology is transforming card present payments. But what does that mean for gas stations, where installing the appropriate payment terminals is more complex?

Cryptocurrencies have been prevalent in finance for years, but are yet to establish themselves as a mainstream payment method. Is that about to change?

US gas stations are a clear target for criminals, in part because their at-pump infrastructure is often no longer fit for purpose. So what should petroleum retailers be doing about it?

Our latest whitepaper examines the key questions that independent gas stations need to consider in order to thrive as the US petroleum landscape evolves in the next 12 months

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?

We surveyed small and medium-sized businesses in Europe and North America to discover their greatest pain points and opportunities at the checkout

The popularity of challenger banks has refocused consumer appetite for prepaid cards

The revenue stream problems that affect small businesses and how they can be overcome