merchant accounts
Business services
Why are ecommerce merchant accounts considered high-risk?
A merchant account is a special bank account that has a single important role: to accept payments from customers via credit card or debit card payments. No expenses or taxation, like using a business bank account, just pure payment processing from clients. So, how could it be considered high-risk? Among payment processing providers, high-risk usually refers to certain industries that are considered high risk in terms of frequent chargebacks and fraud risk. In reality, any businesses or transactions that are more likely to result in financial loss for banks or a payment processor would be considered high-risk businesses. When a
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How hard is it to get a merchant account
If you run an online business, a merchant account is a very useful tool that lets you accept payments from a single credit card, multiple debit cards, or other types of electronic payments, separating it from your main business bank account. So, if any business owner were to ask us, “How hard is it to get a merchant account?” The short answer: it sadly depends on different things. Many, if not most, providers share a no-high-risk business policy; others charge additional fees because of the risk profile and high-risk industry in which the business operates. In this step-by-step guide, we
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Open banking transactions: a guide for merchants using Genome
The payments world is shifting rapidly, and one of the most significant changes is the shift toward open banking. How does it differ compared to traditional banking methods? Open banking refers to the practice of allowing your bank to securely share your financial information or make payments with other authorized financial service providers. If put simply, open banking occurs when third-party apps can directly interact with your bank accounts, rather than you having to log into each bank individually, which is essentially why it is called open. At Genome, we adopted open banking tools to respond to strong demand for
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What is a payment gateway: definition, how it works, and how to choose one
What is a payment gateway and how does it work? A payment gateway is a technology solution that works as an intermediary in online transactions between customers and merchants. It safely collects the customer’s payment data and passes it to a payment processor, allowing the payment to go through smoothly. The secure payment gateway process has become a vital part of the e-commerce industry. It allows customers to make credit card payments or pay in other ways safely and without any fuss. As e-commerce becomes even more important, this online payment method is going to be a major part of
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What is a cross-border fee: a guide for merchants
Let’s be clear: merchants have to deal with a lot. Not only the customers’ demands are high, but the management of financial operations can be exhausting as well. Not to mention all the service fees merchants need to take care of. Speaking of, do you know enough about cross-border fees? If not, you will – thanks to Genome’s article. Today our team explains what a cross-border fee is, their types, and how companies should deal with cross-border processing fees. Cross-border fee: meaning of the term A cross-border fee is a common thing that occurs during cross-border transactions. For instance, when
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Payment methods for small businesses: the most popular options
The sheer number of businesses and services they provide forces customers to be more picky and critical. As a result, companies are under constant pressure – they need to ensure every part of their business operations is on par with high expectations. Payment methods are no exception. In today’s article, Genome lists some of the best payment methods for small businesses, along with contactless payment options. Read on to find out more about small business payment options. What are different payment methods for businesses? Before answering this question, let’s first dissect what the term itself means. A payment method refers
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Payment processing for business: what to know
If you have a company, step one in our financial activity will be opening a business account. After all, you need it for main banking activities, such as sending and receiving funds, ordering debit and credit cards, etc. But what about step two? Well, if you sell goods and/or services, this step will be getting a merchant account. But before you do, you also need to know the basics of merchant processing and processing systems. Find out all the necessary information about payment processing in this Genome article. Payment processing as a part of payment systems for business There are
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How to choose a payment gateway: a comprehensive guide
There are many aspects to financial services for companies that sell their goods or services. One such thing is a payment gateway. Unfortunately, only a few merchants dive into the nitty-gritty of how the right payment gateway can improve your conversions. Genome is here to fix that! In this article, our team will explain how to choose a payment gateway for your e-commerce store and other types of business. We will also uncover the difference between payment gateways and payment processors, as some people consider them the same thing. What is a payment gateway? Before learning how to choose the
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Understanding host-to-host payments in banking and host-to-host payment pages for merchants
When it comes to banking, the number of components it consists of is staggering. And while some of these components, such as bank accounts, credit cards, and wire transfers, are well known, others, like host-to-host payments, are obscure. Today, Genome will describe how host-to-host payments work, as well as explain what host-to-host payment pages are. Host-to-host payments meaning in banking In the modern financial world, the host-to-host term (H2H for short) mainly refers to host-to-host payments and host-to-host payment pages. The former can often be found when corporate financial operations are mentioned, while the latter is a type of merchant