E-commerce & Online
Payment processing guides for low-risk e-commerce: costs, hardware, fraud, compliance and growth, from the MannyPay editorial team.
IndustriesLearn the rules for a credit card surcharge at online checkout: where disclosures go, how to exclude debit cards, state limits and FTC hidden-fee risks.
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IndustriesUnderstand Squarespace payment processing fees: how plan transaction fees and Stripe, PayPal or Squarespace Payments rates combine on every order.
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Business GrowthLearn the refund policy requirements for payment processors: what to disclose, where to post it, and wording that holds up in chargeback disputes.
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Business GrowthLearn what an acceptable chargeback ratio looks like, how to calculate yours monthly, and the early warning signs to act on before reserves or repricing.
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IndustriesLearn how chargeback alerts stop disputes before they're filed, what pre-dispute alerts cost, and when the math favors using them for your online store.
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Business GrowthWhat payment methods should I accept online? Use this tiered, cost-aware framework to match cards, wallets, BNPL and ACH to your order size and customers.
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IndustriesLearn how to sell digital gift cards on your online store, stop eGift card fraud, and follow federal and state expiration and escheat rules.
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NewsPCI DSS 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 became mandatory March 31, 2025. Learn what your online store must do, how SAQ A changed, and which tasks your platform covers.
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Business GrowthPCI compliance for small business, simplified: match your card setup to the right SAQ, handle scans, and stop paying monthly non-compliance fees.
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Business GrowthMerchant account denied? Learn the common reasons low-risk businesses get declined, how to find the real cause, and a plan to fix it and reapply.
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IndustriesCompare standard, next-day, and instant payouts for ecommerce, see what speed costs over a year, and learn when it fixes inventory cash flow.
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Business GrowthReduce checkout abandonment with payment fixes: show totals early, offer guest checkout, add expected payment methods and measure what works.
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IndustriesSet up Stripe Radar rules that stop fraud without blocking good buyers: starter block and review rules, lists, backtesting and a faster review routine.
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IndustriesLearn how to accept ACH payments in your online store, compare bank and card costs, manage return risk and decide when pay by bank is worth offering.
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IndustriesLearn how network tokenization in ecommerce keeps saved cards working after reissues, can cut declines, and how to check if your processor uses it.
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Business GrowthLearn when to notify your payment processor of business changes, from new products to ownership, so you avoid surprise holds and account terminations.
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IndustriesLearn the website requirements for merchant account approval, page by page, so your online store avoids underwriting delays, denials, and reserves.
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IndustriesLearn how a partial capture split shipment workflow lets you authorize once, charge per package, and avoid expired holds, double charges and disputes.
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Business GrowthAvoid a sales spike payment processor hold: what to tell your processor before a promo, wholesale order or media feature, and what to do if funds are frozen.
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IndustriesLearn the PayPal seller protection requirements for shipping address, tracking and signature, plus which order types and claims fall outside coverage.
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IndustriesIs shipping taxable by state? Learn how labels, mixed carts and free shipping affect sales tax on shipping, and how to set checkout tax correctly.
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Business GrowthLearn how interchange plus pricing works, why low-risk merchants have leverage to get it, and the break-even math showing when it beats flat-rate fees.
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IndustriesCompare interchange-plus vs. flat-rate ecommerce pricing, run the break-even math on your own volume and card mix, and switch without breaking checkout.
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IndustriesFalse declines in ecommerce cost you real customers. Learn what decline codes mean, who declined the order, and how to recover legitimate sales.
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IndustriesCompare Etsy fees vs own website costs, including processing, hosting and traffic, and use a simple formula to find when leaving Etsy pays off.
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IndustriesCompare BigCommerce payment gateway options on rates, features and payouts, from built-in choices to your own merchant account via Authorize.net or NMI.
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IndustriesLearn how ecommerce payment processing works: gateways, merchant accounts, fraud and chargeback controls, and the right setup for your online store.
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