Industry-Specific Payments Insights

Every industry faces its own unique set of payment challenges, we offer deep-dive analysis and tailored strategies for merchants operating in specialized or high-growth sectors.
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A Conversation with Gil Ben Hur, CEO of The5ers, a Prop Trading Firm 
Online Trading

June 27, 2024

A Conversation with Gil Ben Hur, CEO of The5ers, a Prop Trading Firm We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Gil Ben Hur, CEO of The5ers, a prominent proprietary trading firm. The interview was conducted in our offices, where we asked Gil about his experience with
The Rise of Alternative Payment Methods: Why Merchants Need to Diversify Payments
Payment methods

May 13, 2022

The Rise of Alternative Payment Methods: Why Merchants Need to Diversify PaymentsCapgemini has recently released its World Payments Report 2021, which has some interesting information on changes in the digital payments ecosystem, and underlines why companies serious about growth n
Reasons Why a Merchant Can be Classed as a High-Risk Business
Regulatory requirements

July 5, 2021

4 Ways to Know If Your Company is Considered a High-Risk BusinessWhy do some merchants get classed as a high-risk business? Learn about the key factors payment service providers consider when assessing the level of risk.
Season 1 – Episode 4: What Makes a Business a High(er)-Risk Business?
Podcast

May 19, 2021

Season 1 – Episode 4: What Makes a Business a High(er)-Risk Business?The truth behind why some businesses are flat out declined at the outset; Why some businesses are considered to be “high-risk” while others are not;  How do Payment Services Providers (PSPs) go about
Why chargeback fraud is hurting the gaming industry
Chargeback management

October 16, 2019

Why chargeback fraud is hurting the gaming industryChargebacks and a culture of friendly fraud is growing in the gaming community, hitting developers and companies who make video games for fun and people who provide gaming services online.
Getting away from chargeback disputes in the travel industry
Chargeback management

September 24, 2019

Getting away from chargeback disputes in the travel industryTravel agencies – whether large chains or smaller independent agents – are at high risk of chargebacks and a ‘friendly fraud’ mentality that encourages buyers to issue dishonest chargeback disputes.
Challenging hotel chargebacks in the hospitality sector
Chargeback management

August 25, 2019

Challenging hotel chargebacks in the hospitality sectorChargebacks are one of the biggest problems currently facing the hospitality sector, especially hotels which are experiencing an increase in hotel chargebacks thanks to what many financial experts are
Will all wages be paid into cryptocurrency wallets in the future?
Cryptocurrency payments

June 8, 2018

Will all wages be paid into cryptocurrency wallets in the future?One of the best indicators for the state of a market lies in social proof, and it’s no different when it comes to cryptocurrency. Though some say the Bitcoin bubble is set to burst, that doesn’t take
How Have Regulations Affected Payments Processing for Brokers?
Industry Trends

April 19, 2018

How Have Regulations Affected Payments Processing for Brokers?How Have Regulations Affected Payments Processing for Brokers? Tal Miller talks to Finance Magnates on the state of the industry.