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Month in review: September 2026
September at Genome was all about making business payments easier to understand. We covered checkout options, card security, settlement times, and the best way to send euro payments across Europe. Read on to find out more. What should you check before choosing a European payment provider? When you’re looking for a provider, a low transaction fee can look appealing. But before you commit, check what else comes with it: supported payment methods, currencies, settlement times, security, and the cost of integrating the service. Our guide to choosing a European payment provider gives you practical questions to ask before your team
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Month in review: August 2026
We made August all about smart payment scaling at Genome! Our team shared practical guides to help companies handle cross-border payments in different currencies, manage high-risk chargebacks, and choose between SWIFT and SEPA Instant Transfers. Whether you operate a travel agency, an iGaming platform, or a growing online business, read on to discover our main insights! Merchant accounts and payment gateways: getting both right Merchant accounts and payment gateways work together, but each has its own job. The gateway sends payment details for approval, while the merchant account receives the money from approved transactions. Our guide that compares merchant accounts
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Month in review: July 2026
We made July feel international at Genome! Our team has provided many practical guides on various financial topics for companies that conduct operations abroad. For instance, how they can manage payments more efficiently and support growth across new markets. We shared practical guides for online platforms, SaaS companies, digital agencies, and other businesses. Read on to discover the main insights! Choosing a business account for international transfers International companies need more than a basic account for receiving and sending money. We are talking about multi-currency support, destination-appropriate payment networks, and transfer destinations required for the company’s everyday operations. Our guide
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Month in review: June 2026
June at Genome was all about helping businesses grow across borders, manage international payments more easily, and stay in control of daily financial operations. We had an exciting announcement about SWIFT business transfers, allowed onboarding for a new country, and shared many useful guides to help you manage financial operations better. Read on to find out more! SWIFT business transfers are now available for 161 destinations! We had a monumental update for our business clients who use SWIFT for high-value B2B payments! You can now send and receive SWIFT transfers across 161 countries and territories! The complete list of destinations
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Month in review: May 2026
May at Genome was all about helping businesses move money smarter, faster, and with more control. We covered how to optimize international SWIFT transfers, choose between batch transfers and API payouts, and improve e-commerce cash flow. Moreover, we had some important feature updates that give clients even broader access to easy-to-manage digital financial services! Read on to learn more. Virtual card PINs: withdraw cash using a virtual card This month, we introduced a practical update for Genome virtual cards: virtual card PINs. Now, personal and business wallet users can set a PIN for their virtual cards and use them for
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Month in review: April 2026
April at Genome was all about helping businesses make payments faster, safer, and easier. We covered how Open Banking and SEPA work together at checkout, when to use SEPA or SEPA Instant, and how to prevent card payment failures. Not to mention, we also revealed a new feature that can simplify your financial operations! Read on to find out more! Payment request feature: request payments by link or QR code Our team was happy to unveil a new service available for all our clients: the payment request feature. With it, you can request payments in seconds using a simple payment
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Month in review: March 2026
March at Genome was all about helping merchants build stronger payment infrastructure. We covered how startups can better approach merchant account setup, when host-to-host payment pages start to make business sense, how card processing compares with Open Banking in real checkout flows, and why multi-currency merchant accounts matter for global growth. Read on to find out more! Merchant account setup for startups: what really matters If you are launching a startup, getting customers is only part of the challenge. You also need a reliable way to get paid. In March, we published a practical guide on how to open a
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Month in review: February 2026
In many ways, February at Genome was dedicated to payments, one of the most important parts of financial services! We covered how to choose the right transfer methods in Europe, why multi-currency setups matter for SaaS longevity, how to shop online more safely with 3D Secure, and what merchants should really know about card payment processing in 2026. Read on to find out more! Meeting experts at E-commerce Berlin Expo 2026 February brought a major in-person moment: our team attended the E-commerce Berlin Expo on 17–18 February 2026 in Berlin, joining a large-scale e-commerce crowd and networking event. With Genome’s
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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