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Open Banking vs. traditional banking for businesses
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Business banking tips every company should know
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What are real-time payments and how do they work?
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Payment processing for the travel industry
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Genome’s month in review: January 2026
The year has just begun, but we at Genome are already being proactive in educating our clients and users on all things finance. We covered the basics of merchant accounts: why they matter, how to set one up, and how they support industries like iGaming and travel. Our team also wrote guides on real-time payments, AI in finance, and local IBANs. We also compared Open Banking with PSD2 and traditional banking to make the differences clearer. Read on to find out more! Merchant account setup and its benefits that make companies successful If you’re selling online, a merchant account is
Money and you
Open Banking vs. traditional banking for businesses
The choice between Open Banking and traditional banking has become one of the most important decisions in the modern business world. These approaches have different ways of working that affect your cash flow management and handling of financial data. We’ll take a look at how they differ and everything else you need to know. What is traditional banking? It is the way of opening and operating bank accounts that has been around for centuries. This established financial model has dominated global banking for many years, with relatively few changes until recently. Physical branch model One of the most important aspects
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Business banking tips every company should know
Business banking choices shape how smoothly your company runs, from daily payments to long-term planning. The basics start with dedicated business checking accounts for income and expenses, and business savings accounts for reserves and tax buffers. Strong business banking services should also help you pay suppliers, manage cards, and track activity without extra admin work. Many companies use multiple banks to reduce risk and keep backup payment options available. Keeping spending separate from personal accounts is essential. With a clear business plan and using the tips we share in this article, you can choose business accounts and tools that match
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What are real-time payments and how do they work?
Instant payments are real-time payments that let you send money immediately. It ensures good cash flow and avoids the problems associated with delays. We’ll be looking at how real transactions work and the benefits they offer. Real-time payments explained What are real-time payments, and how do they help your business? The emergence of real-time payments has changed the way we handle financial transactions. While it once took a long time for payments to land in a bank account, immediate payments now ensure a rapid, seamless payment process. They’re processed immediately, which is a significant change from the past. Previously, a
