Business-to-business ACH: How it works and why it’s worth it
Table of Contents Business-to-business ACH explained How do business-to-business ACH payments work? Benefits of ACH payments for businesses Choosing the right partner for ACH payment processing How Cardknox can help Business-to-business ACH: How it works and why it’s worth it The efficiency...Rethinking the payments stack: Key components and how to optimize
Table of Contents What is a payments stack? Key components of a payments stack Strategies for optimization Future trends in payment systems How Cardknox can help Rethinking the payments stack: Key components and how to optimize In the fast-paced realm of digital...ACH payments explained: A crash course for businesses
Table of Contents What is ACH? ACH payments vs. wire transfers The technology behind ACH payments How to accept ACH payments as a business Are ACH payments expensive? How Cardknox can help ACH payments explained: A crash course for businesses Growth-minded businesses...Payment APIs 101: What businesses need to know to get started
Table of Contents What is an API? What is a payment API? How do payment APIs work? How to get started with a payment API Payment API use cases Tips for maximizing value Recap of key takeaways How Cardknox can...Embedded payments: Everything you need to know
Embedded payments: Everything you need to know A seamless product experience is key to maintaining a satisfied, loyal clientele. Embedded payments not only streamline the customer journey but also drive higher conversion rates and revenue growth. In this article, we’ll cover everything...Five pitfalls to avoid when choosing a PFaaS provider
Five pitfalls to avoid when choosing a PFaaS provider All PayFac providers are not created equal. As businesses increasingly embrace payment monetization, new solutions are gaining traction. In particular, many ISVs and VARs are choosing PayFac-as-a-Service (PFaaS) offerings to enjoy benefits...What is revenue recognition?
What is revenue recognition? A comprehensive overview In the dynamic world of business, one term reigns supreme—the elusive “bottom line.” Shorthand for a company’s net income, the bottom line gets its name from its placement on a financial statement, which is (you...Payment Processor vs. Payment Facilitator: What’s the Difference?
Payment Processor vs. Payment Facilitator: What’s the Difference? A payment processor is a financial services company that manages the logistics of electronic payment acceptance, typically acting as an intermediary between banks and merchants. A payment facilitator (or PayFac) is a...12 Tips on Preventing Chargebacks
12 Tips on Preventing Chargebacks What Is a Chargeback? A chargeback is a claim filed by your customer that refutes a card transaction and results in a refund for the customer. Businesses can choose to accept or fight chargebacks, but the...How to Make the Most of Your Gift Card Program
How to Make the Most of Your Gift Card Program In order to optimize your gift card program, you need a clear strategy—one that’s easy to execute and scale. It’s no secret that gift cards are an evergreen payment method; their...3 Reasons Why Your Business Should Accept Digital Wallet Payments
3 Reasons Why Your Business Should Accept Digital Wallet Payments Digital wallets are reshaping the future of payments. With the rise of popular services like Google Pay and Apple Pay, consumers can purchase goods and services with just a click of...5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Accept Mobile Payments
5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Accept Mobile Payments Mobile Payments Expand Sales Opportunities In-person payments are no longer limited to the store or counter. Today's point-of-sale technology allows businesses of all sizes to accept payments on the go — and usage...How to Prevent Recurring Payment Declines
How to Prevent Recurring Payment Declines Offering subscription services is an incredibly effective way for merchants to grow their revenue. In fact, between 2012 and 2020, subscription businesses experienced revenue growth at a rate nearly six times faster than that of...
Choosing the Best Online Payment Integration For Your Business
Choosing the Best Online Payment Integration For Your Business Are you looking to accept online payments for your business? As customer preferences evolve and technology advances, it is imperative that businesses are equipped with online payment processing solutions to fulfill consumer...
How Merchants Can Combat the Growing Threat of Friendly Fraud
How Merchants Can Combat the Growing Threat of Friendly Fraud E-commerce has become one of the most popular go-to shopping channels for consumers. Yet as e-commerce sales have grown, so has the number of chargebacks. In particular, customers are increasingly...
Embedded Payments as a Strategy: Scaling Your Business With Payment Technology
Embedded Payments as a Strategy: Scaling Your Business With Payment Technology In recent years, a growing number of non-tech companies have chosen to partner with financial institutions so that they can seamlessly integrate financial services and tools within their brand’s end-user...
A New Era of Shopping In-Store: Digital Experiences Reshaping Retail
How Payment Tech is Transforming the In-Store Experience The world of brick-and-mortar retail is more digital than ever before. Consumers are increasingly shopping online, as evidenced by the substantial rise in e-commerce and smartphone usage in recent years. To compete in...
The Benefits of ACH Payments for ISVs
The Benefits of ACH Payments for ISVs With the advent of new technology and the rise of digital businesses, customers are beginning to expect faster payments. As an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) that integrates payments, you want to ensure that you...
The Benefits of Integrating Payments Within mPOS Apps
The Benefits of Integrating Payments Within mPOS Apps Point-of-sale systems are no longer limited to physical cash registers; businesses are increasingly taking payments using their smartphones or other mobile devices—anytime, anywhere. Known as mobile POS, this flexible checkout model is a...
The Advantages of Recurring Billing for Businesses
The Advantages of Recurring Billing for Businesses Recurring billing technology is playing a key role in supporting subscription-based businesses and redefining how businesses handle recurring customer payment collection. In a world where customers expect convenience and value, subscription-based businesses are increasingly...
Introducing Cardknox’s Complete Mobile POS Solution (BETA)
Cardknox is proud to offer a complete on-the-go payment processing solution that allows merchants to accept payments anytime and anywhere, with support for various payment types and the ability to integrate with third-party applications. We’re excited to announce that our...
How Inflation and Shortages Are Reshaping Payment Trends
Two years since the onset of the pandemic, consumer spending has recovered by leaps and bounds—but businesses are struggling to keep up with this demand. Faced with labor shortages, supply chain issues, and record-breaking inflation, merchants are finding it a...
The Digital Transformation of Payment Acceptance in the Healthcare Industry
How Electronic Billing and Payment Technology is Transforming the Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the payment technology landscape as it has undergone a staggering transformation in how consumers handle their healthcare bills. Patients are...
Power of the PayFac Model
Download .PNGDownload .PDF PayFac-as-a-Service (PFaaS) models like our Cardknox Go solution deliver tremendous value to businesses that want to integrate payments into their offerings, including instant merchant onboarding, more control over the customer experience, and increased earning potential. However, it can...Press Release: Cardknox Expands Support for Unattended Retail With New ID TECH Device Integrations
A suite of unattended retail solutions provides merchants with more frictionless payment options and the ability to realize untapped market potential. HOWELL, N.J., JANUARY 26, 2022 /eRELEASES/ — Cardknox, a leading developer-friendly omnichannel payment gateway, today announced its expanded support for...
A Guide to Understanding Integrated Payment Models
As a developer building out solutions for your merchants, you may not realize you have a choice when it comes to the payment model you select. Payment technology is constantly evolving, and choosing the best approach to integrate payments can...
Cardknox Product Launch Recap 2021!
Here at Cardknox, our priority is to deliver outstanding payment solutions that eliminate hassle, boost revenue, and increase customer satisfaction. As we look back on 2021, we’re pleased to have upheld this commitment with the launch of many new products....
Cardknox Mobile Deep Linking Now Available!
Want to avoid the hassle of extensive development work while providing merchants with cutting-edge mPOS capabilities? Cardknox’s new Mobile Deep Linking solution is the answer! This seamless integration allows developers to equip third-party mobile apps with the Cardknox Mobile App,...
How Payment Technology is Reshaping the Amusement and Attractions Industry
Traditional Payment Methods in the Amusement Industry and the Impact of COVID-19 As amusement and attraction businesses reopened their gates over the past year, we’ve experienced a sweeping introduction of new payment technology throughout our favorite parks, arcades, and fun centers....
Rising Payment Technology Trends in the Jewelry Industry
Payment technology has come a long way with not only helping jewelry businesses bring their storefront online and streamlining operations, but also with improving the overall customer experience at the checkout process. Jewelry businesses are finding that payment gateway integrations...
Six Benefits of Using a PayFac-as-a-Service Solution
As an independent software provider, building a portfolio of merchants likely ranks high on your list of priorities. In a previous post, we discussed how you can do just this by utilizing a PayFac-as-a-Service (PFaaS) to attract more customers with...
How to Prevent Lost Sales With Our Support for Offline Transactions
Two of the greatest catalysts for innovation in the payment technology space are arguably widespread internet connectivity combined with the increased adoption of mobile devices. Technology is amazing — until it doesn’t work when you need it to (sigh). Spotty...
A Retailer’s Guide to Preparing for the 2021 Holiday Shopping Season
After 2020’s scaled-down holiday shopping season due to the Covid pandemic, customers are eager to get out and spend in the months ahead. According to the Mastercard SpendingPulse, this year’s shoppers are getting their holiday shopping done earlier, are more...Press Release: Cardknox Announces Support for ID TECH’s VP8300 Payment Terminal, a Zero-Integration EMV Solution for Retailers
By pairing ID TECH's sleek and compact card reader with the Cardknox gateway, merchants can accept a wide range of payment methods without the need for a lengthy integration process. HOWELL, N.J., SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 /eRELEASES/ — Cardknox, a leading developer-friendly...Press Release: Cardknox Adds Support for 3-D Secure 2.0 to Combat E-Commerce Fraud and Reduce Chargebacks
Real-time cardholder identity authentication decreases online fraud and chargebacks while ensuring a frictionless checkout experience. HOWELL, N.J., SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 /eRELEASES/ — Cardknox, a leading developer-friendly, omnichannel payment gateway, today announced its support for 3-D Secure 2.0 (3DS2) technology, a next-generation...
Creating a Secure, Customer-Friendly Checkout with 3-D Secure 2.0 Technology
As an e-commerce business collecting payments online, both security and a frictionless checkout experience are top priorities when competing for online shoppers. Fraud is detrimental to merchants and consumers — resulting in chargebacks and negative associations with your brand. To mitigate...
4 Ways to Attract Merchants Using a PayFac-as-a-Service Solution
As an independent software vendor (ISV), standing out in the marketplace is paramount for attracting new merchants. But what do merchants want? In our experience, growing their business is pretty high on the list of priorities. So, anything you can...
New Mobile App Features: Manage Customers and Recurring Payments, View Batches, and Much More!
As we continue to build out the Cardknox Mobile App with advanced point-of-sale features, we're pleased to announce that the latest version now features new modules and other helpful updates! Users of the Cardknox Mobile App will now be able...
SNAP Benefits Have Increased by 25% — Now’s the Perfect Time to Accept SNAP With Cardknox!
SNAP Benefits Have Increased by 25% — Now's the Perfect Time to Accept SNAP With Cardknox! Beginning this October, The Biden Administration has confirmed a record-high increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will raise its average benefits for...Press Release: Cardknox Unveils Cardknox Go, Its Proprietary, End-to-End Payment Facilitator Solution For Developers
HOWELL, N.J., AUGUST 24, 2021 /eRELEASES/ -- Cardknox, a leading developer-friendly payment technology provider, today announced the release of its payment facilitator (PayFac) model, Cardknox Go. As a comprehensive payment facilitator platform, Cardknox Go gives developers, ISVs, and VARs the...
How Payment Technology Is Shifting Consumers’ Dining Experience
The New Age of Dining: How Payment Technology is Shifting Consumers’ Dining Experience How has the restaurant industry evolved in the past year? When the pandemic emerged, restaurant owners scrambled to find creative and alternative ways to curate the perfect dining...
Five Ways QR Code Payments Can Reduce Friction
Five Ways QR Code Payments Can Reduce Friction With the requirement of a special app for scanning, an unobstructed view of the code itself, a steady hand, and a lot of patience for page loading, QR codes never really caught on...Tap to Phone Technology Enhances Payment Acceptance – NEW
Tap to Phone Technology Enhances Payment Acceptance By adopting cutting-edge technologies, businesses can deliver more convenient checkout experiences than ever before. Notably, one of the latest advances in the fintech space is Tap to Phone. This payment method allows merchants to...Press Release: Cardknox Launches Quick Response (QR) Code Capability for Developers
HOWELL, N.J., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardknox, a leading developer-friendly, omnichannel payment gateway, today announced its Quick Response (QR) code capability, allowing developers and their merchants to deliver a contactless payment option that reduces friction and boosts sales. With QR code technology,...Press Release: Cardknox Announces Support for Verifone’s Next-Gen P400 Payment Terminal PIN Pad for Retail Merchants
By combining this high-performing, customer-facing device with the Cardknox gateway, merchants will enjoy enhanced commerce capabilities and be able to provide a more customized checkout experience for customers. HOWELL, N.J., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardknox, a leading developer-friendly, omnichannel payment...Press Release: Cardknox’s Online Payment Processing Solutions Now Supports Split Capture Payments for E-Commerce
The Split Capture feature enables e-commerce businesses to capture multiple payments for a single authorization-only transaction. Howell, N.J. (3/9/2021) Cardknox, the leading developer-friendly payment solution provider, today announced its new Split Capture tool that’s been designed to enhance business operations for...
The Essential Elements of Effective Accounts Receivable Software for Your Business
Discover what your accounts receivable software solution needs to best serve your customers and business. By Parag Patel, Co-Founder and COO of Invoiced Automating the accounts receivable process is quickly becoming the norm. Even before 2020 turned many companies into remote workforces,...
