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Industry
Mastercard's revised scam merchant monitoring: What you need to know before July 2026
Mastercard is updating its mandatory scam merchant monitoring in July 2026. Learn what triggers investigations, how it affects your business, and how to prepare.
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Product
Our top product updates: New payment methods and smarter tools
From new payment methods to enhanced analytics and smarter payment tools, explore the latest product updates designed to help you scale, optimize payments, and grow.
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Payments 101
The best subscription billing software: Top features and providers
Most subscription businesses hit the same wall: pricing experiments strain rigid systems, legitimate payments get declined, and ops overhead explodes. Here's how to evaluate billing platforms that actually solve these problems.
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Payments 101
Payment orchestration vs. payment gateway: Which one do you need?
Deciding between a payment gateway and an orchestration platform is key to scaling your business. Learn the differences and find out which solution best fits your growth and operational needs.
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Product
Payment links for businesses: How to start with them?
Payment links offer a fast, simple way for businesses to collect payments online without a full e-commerce platform. In this guide, we explore the benefits, limitations, and how to set up payment links for your business.
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Industry
Best payment orchestrator in Europe: What to look for
Optimizing payments across Europe? Learn how to evaluate payment orchestration providers, where Solidgate fits, and what to expect when making the switch.
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Product
Our top product updates: Enhance payments, revenue, and billing
Evidence enrichment, mass payments, and smarter billing – learn how Solidgate’s latest updates help you recover revenue, streamline payment processes, and improve subscription management.
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Industry
How to scale your payment stack: Optimizing global payments
Faster integrations, streamlined routing, and scalable infrastructure – this guide explains how to scale your payment stack, and how Solidgate can help.
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Industry
Transform app monetization with external billing on Google Play Store
Lower fees, more control, and new revenue streams – that’s the promise of Google Play's external billing update. Learn how to navigate the transition and maximize your revenue.
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Industry
The role of the payment orchestration layer in global subscription payments
Scaling a global subscription business brings specific challenges. Learn how payment orchestration layer addresses them, helping improve payment performance, boost customer retention, and scale your payments globally.
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Industry
Why credit card tokenization matters for online businesses
Credit card tokenization is quickly becoming the industry standard for secure and user-friendly online payments. Learn how tokens help decrease payment fraud, improve payment acceptance rates, and boost LTV for online businesses.
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Corporate
How Solidgate powers scalable, efficient B2B transactions for Ideals
Discover how Ideals leverages Solidgate's payment orchestration to scale globally, offer local payment methods, and drive growth for their enterprise clients.
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Product
Our top product updates: J.P. Morgan Payments integration, new modules for e-commerce & more
Learn more about new Solidgate updates: integration with JPMorgan Payments, improved Tax billing, and tools for in-depth subscription analytics.
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Product
Solidgate Billing dashboard: Your actionable subscription analytics at a glance
Discover how Solidgate's Billing dashboard simplifies subscription analytics, helping you track KPIs, optimize revenue and reporting, and drive growth.
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Payments 101
Recurring Billing 101: How to get it right
With automated payments, predictable revenue, and improved cash flow, recurring billing has become essential for subscription businesses. Learn the benefits, strategies, and best practices.
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Product
Self-serve Payment Routing in HUB: Take control of your payment flows
Full flexibility, intuitive setup, and improved payment performance – that’s what Solidgate Routing 2.0 brings to merchants. Gain control over your payment routes, boost conversion rates, and enhance transaction visibility all from the HUB.
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Product
Solidgate Treasury joins the global SWIFT network
Global reach, secure processing, and faster transfers – that’s the core of Solidgate Treasury with SWIFT. Here's how it unlocks quicker settlements and expanded international reach for businesses.
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Corporate
Solidgate partners EBANX: Simplifying your entry into Latin America and emerging markets
Expanding into Latin America doesn’t have to be complicated. With the Solidgate and EBANX partnership, you gain fast access to local payment methods, better approval rates, and smoother market entry.
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Payments 101
Card account updater (CAU): How it works, and why businesses need it
If your business model relies on full payment continuity, automating card account updates is key. Here's how a real-time card updater service helps reduce payment failures, cut churn, and enhance customer experience.
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Corporate
Solidgate Treasury unlocks seamless SEPA payments across Europe with LHV 
Real-time SEPA, fewer delays, and stronger liquidity—Solidgate Treasury with LHV delivers instant payments that help merchants grow across Europe and manage cash flow.
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Corporate
Is the Merchant of Record (MoR) model right for your business?
Faster scaling, simpler payments, and reduced risks—that’s what the Merchant of Record model delivers. It helps businesses expand globally while cutting compliance and fraud challenges.
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Product
Smart retries: Turning failed payments into a revenue recovery machine 
Automate payment retries, improve subscription retention, and reduce operational load with Solidgate’s intelligent smart retries solution.
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Product
Our top product updates in July 2025
Billing dashboard for subscription insights, Treasury onboarding, SmartPix—Solidgate updates optimize subscriptions and processing for global merchants.
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Product
SmartPix at Solidgate: The dLocal solution making Pix recurring and QR-free
Automated payments, flexible subscriptions, and frictionless checkout—SmartPix via Solidgate streamlines Pix payments for Brazilian merchants. Key benefits include higher conversions, dynamic billing, and unlimited retries.
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Payments 101
What is card acquiring and how it affects your payment processes
Faster approvals, lower fees, and smarter fraud protection—Solidgate guides businesses to optimize card acquiring and improve payment performance.
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Product
How Solidgate Treasury scales secure B2B payments with Salv
Faster transfers, safer payments, and fraud protection—Solidgate Treasury and Salv help businesses manage global money with confidence. Benefits include compliance, multi-currency support, and lower risk.
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Payments 101
Payment orchestration platforms: When do you need them?
Payment orchestration platforms provide multi-gateway connectivity, smart routing, and analytics to optimize payments, lower costs, and scale efficiently.
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Corporate
How Solidgate supports Tickets to make travel more accessible
Seamless payments, safer checkouts, and faster expansion—that’s how Tickets Travel Network grows with Solidgate. From localized acquiring to treasury, scaling global travel is simpler.
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Product
Solidgate teams up with Tuum to power global B2B payments
Global accounts, secure transfers, and scalable payouts—Solidgate Treasury with Tuum gives merchants the tools to handle high volumes and expand worldwide.
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Corporate
Solidgate expands partnership with Shopify: Bring payment orchestration to your storefront
Secure payments, local coverage, and advanced tools—Solidgate’s Shopify integration helps merchants scale globally, improve conversions, and optimize every transaction.
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Payments 101
What is Payment Orchestration, and why scaling businesses shouldn't ignore it
Global reach, optimized flows, and higher acceptance—payment orchestration makes it possible. Solidgate helps businesses scale faster, lower costs, and protect revenue.
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Corporate
Solidgate x DRESSX: Powering Web-2-App B2C expansion through payments
Secure transactions, worldwide coverage, and subscription mastery—DRESSX scales B2C with Solidgate. This partnership drives customer retention, prevents fraud, and enables seamless global fashion commerce.
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Product
Our top product updates in June 2025
Smart retries, new integrations, and flexible subscriptions—Solidgate’s latest updates help merchants grow revenue, expand globally, and manage payments with ease.
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Corporate
Solidgate joins Endeavor’s global network
Payment innovation, global reach, and entrepreneurial impact—Solidgate joins Endeavor to empower digital businesses with smarter payments and worldwide growth.
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Industry
Visa Compelling Evidence 3.0: How to save $ millions in revenue in one year 
Real-time data, automated prevention, and smarter fraud control—Visa CE3.0 shields e-commerce and recurring billing businesses from revenue loss.
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Product
Solidgate launches Treasury
Borderless payments, transparent pricing, and mass payouts—Solidgate Treasury simplifies financial operations and accelerates growth for digital businesses.
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Payments 101
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for businesses: A merchant’s guide in 2025
More options, better cash flow, and wider reach—BNPL drives merchant growth. Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay help boost sales, reduce risk, and win new customers.
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Corporate
Solidgate and Tipalti: Changing the payment game for platforms and marketplaces
Seamless payments, automated payouts, and simplified finance—Solidgate and Tipalti deliver faster, safer global transactions and streamlined workflows.
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Product
Automated dispute representment: More revenue, less work, better win rates
Unified coverage, tailored responses, and self-learning optimization—Solidgate Autorepresentment ensures merchants contest disputes effectively, boosting revenue recovery and lowering fraud risk.
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Product
Our top product updates in April 2025
Treasury accounts, dispute automation, and new APMs—Solidgate’s latest release has it all. Merchants can improve payments, reduce disputes, and enhance security.
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Industry
New Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) for 2025: What merchants need to know
Fraud alerts, dispute ratios, and compliance goals—Visa’s VAMP update impacts all merchants. Get guidance on protecting revenue, avoiding fines, and managing payment risk.
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Payments 101
Unpacking Interchange fees and IC++
Demystifying interchange fees: discover how IC++ pricing works, what impacts rates, and how merchants can lower expenses.
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Industry
External billing is now live on App Store, and it’s a big deal for app monetization
App Store apps gain freedom with external billing. Learn how to handle fraud, tax, and payments with Solidgate.
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Corporate
Solidgate partners with RozetkaPay to enhance payments for international expansion
PLN acquiring, BLIK support, and flexible solutions—Solidgate partners with RozetkaPay. Benefits include higher acceptance rates, smoother payments, and market expansion.
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Payments 101
How to use credit card authorization holds to prevent chargebacks and fraud
Safer payments, fewer disputes, and stronger trust—that’s the value of credit card authorization holds. Merchants can reduce fraud, boost approval rates, and stay compliant.
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Product
Our top product updates in March 2025
Dispute tracking, one-time links, and automatic receipts—Solidgate March release helps merchants manage payments, improve customer experience, and boost authorization rates.
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Payments 101
How to manage card declines and recover lost revenue
Smarter retries, better routing, and stronger billing—that’s the focus of our decline recovery guide. Learn how to reduce churn, boost revenue, and grow retention.
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Product
Solidgate launches Verifi-powered API for streamlined chargeback management
Real-time dispute resolution, customizable rules, and seamless integration—Solidgate RDR API helps merchants reduce losses, improve efficiency, and enhance operations.
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Industry
Visa announces new change to VAMP rules—Here’s what you need to know
Fraud tracking, VAMP ratio control, and proactive prevention—learn how merchants can use tools like RDR and Solidgate antifraud to maintain compliance.
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Product
Our top product updates in February 2025
Custom order views, single-use links, and VAMP monitoring—new tools help merchants optimize transactions and manage payments securely and efficiently.
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Payments 101
Avoiding PayPal high-risk status: A guide for subscription businesses
Fewer disputes, smoother payments, and safer scaling—that’s the focus of our PayPal risk guide. Learn to reduce chargebacks, avoid freezes, and protect revenue.
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Industry
How to avoid chargebacks on PayPal: A merchant’s guide
Lower disputes, reduce fraud, and protect revenue—that’s the focus of our PayPal chargebacks guide. Learn proven strategies to prevent claims and safeguard merchant accounts.
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Product
BLIK now available via Solidgate—Enhancing payment infrastructure for global merchants in Poland
Secure payments, easy integration, and local preference—Solidgate partners with BLIK. Merchants can offer trusted payments and enhance customer experience.
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Industry
Card and APM logos in your checkout: Compliance, UX, and best practices
Customer trust, stronger compliance, and better conversion—that’s the power of payment logos. Learn placement, updates, and key tactics to improve checkout.
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Corporate
ModernTV Group and Solidgate: Revolutionizing online payments for Pay-TV
Simple checkout, trusted payments, and improved entertainment—Solidgate and ModernTV set new standards for IPTV. Viewers enjoy Apple Pay and Google Pay across Europe.
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Industry
Introducing Verifi RDR Decision API (beta): Smarter, faster dispute resolution for merchants
Stop chargebacks before they happen. Discover how RDR Decision API automates dispute resolution and improves your payment stability.
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Payments 101
Smart payment routing: Maximize conversions & approval ratestle
Intelligent payment routing is a competitive edge. Here’s how it works and why businesses need it to maximize growth in global markets.
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Payments 101
5 simple steps to improve payment acceptance rate
Faster transactions, smarter processing, and stronger security—this guide shows how to boost payment acceptance rates while reducing declines and friction.
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Product
Product update—Monthly financial reports, Auth0 for recurring payments & more
Monthly reports, flexible subscriptions, and direct BLIK payments—Solidgate’s updates save time, improve workflows, and expand growth opportunities for merchants.
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Payments 101
Why online payments fail, and how to recover lost sales
Smarter retries, intelligent routing, and better customer flows—learn strategies to reduce payment failures and protect your subscription business.
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Product
Product update—Card dispute representment, HUB analytics, and more
Dispute tools, subscription alerts, and Hub analytics—our December release makes payment management easier. Merchants gain speed, control, and clear insights to grow.
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Product
Solidgate Tax compliance service: Simplifying global tax reporting
Automated tax, real-time updates, and flexible billing—that’s Solidgate Tax. Businesses save time, reduce compliance risks, and manage VAT and sales tax with ease.
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Product
PIX: A revolutionary Brazilian payment method now available with Solidgate
Real-time transfers, seamless checkout, and low costs—PIX is reshaping payments. With Solidgate, merchants can expand in Brazil and future-proof their business.
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Product
Solidgate pre-dispute alerts for PayPal
Higher risks, rising disputes, and sudden limits—that’s PayPal for scaling merchants. Learn to manage disputes, reduce fees, and keep payments secure.
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Product
Product update—Settlement reconciliation, PIX, card disputes page & more
Settlement reconciliation, PIX payments, and smarter card insights—HUB updates give merchants clarity, efficiency, and better control over financial workflows.
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Industry
What to expect from PSD3: Key features and impact
Smarter authentication, transparent rules, and better fraud control—PSD3 strengthens payments, offering merchants new opportunities for growth and compliance in the EU.
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Product
How Solidgate’s financial reporting simplifies settlement reconciliation
Clear visibility, consistent reporting, and simplified workflows—Solidgate HUB transforms settlement reconciliation. Merchants save time, reduce errors, and achieve better cash flow control.
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Corporate
Solidgate partners with DMarket
Smarter payments, lower costs, and global reach—this is the Solidgate and DMarket partnership. It delivers higher transaction approval rates, faster processing speeds, and seamless international coverage.
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Payments 101
Chargeback rebuttal letter template: How to dispute successfully
Clear evidence, structured letters, and smarter outcomes—discover how chargeback rebuttal letters help merchants win disputes and protect revenue.
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Industry
3RI authentication: Why merchants are making the switch
Secure payments, smoother transactions, and less friction—3RI automates recurring authentication, reduces fraud risk, and improves customer experience.
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Product
Solidgate AI Dispute Representment
Faster resolution, higher win rates, and lower costs—Solidgate AI dispute representment automates evidence, prioritizes cases, and protects merchant revenue.
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Product
Product update—Real-time PayPal alerts, subscription upgrades & more
Real-time alerts, subscription upgrades, and sandbox testing—Solidgate’s updates help merchants reduce disputes, improve tracking, and reach more customers.
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Product
Introducing no-code payment links—Now live in Solidgate HUB
Faster setup, easier updates, and smoother checkouts—that’s Solidgate’s new payment link in HUB. Create, manage, and share links with no code required.
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Industry
PayPal chargeback representment: A guide to winning PayPal disputes
Smarter protection, faster process, and clearer outcomes—that’s the focus of our PayPal chargeback guide. From reducing disputes and improving evidence to tracking outcomes in Solidgate HUB.
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Corporate
Solidgate partners with Nova Post to power its international expansion 
Safe payments, quick transactions, and reduced risks—Solidgate helps Nova Post expand internationally while improving customer experience and acceptance rates.
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Industry
FTC’s new negative option rule: What subscription-based merchants need to know
Fairer sign-ups, honest disclosures, and easier exits—the new FTC rule changes subscription practices. Reduce risk, avoid penalties, and boost transparency.
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Product
New Solidgate HUB: Your next generation of payment management
More speed, more clarity, and more flexibility delivered with the new Solidgate HUB. Track payments, manage disputes, and customize reports with ease.
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Payments 101
Alternative payment methods explored
Convenience, global reach, and stronger conversions—our APM guide explains mobile wallets, BNPL, and vouchers to help you win more customers worldwide.
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Payments 101
Top 10 merchant tips on how to write terms and conditions
Defined policies, legal protection, and customer clarity—discover how terms and conditions help prevent disputes, set expectations, and build long-term trust.
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Product
Product update—Worldpay partnership, dispute automation via HUB & more
Bigger coverage, seamless compliance, and higher conversions—September highlights Worldpay partnership, PayPal routing, fraud monitoring, and Apple Pay expansion.
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Industry
Understanding CESOP: The new EU payment regulations
Regulatory changes, secure reporting, and business readiness—discover CESOP’s impact. Solidgate helps you adapt, protect revenue, and meet EU standards.
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Product
Product update—Open Banking, new acquirers, PayPal upgrades & more
Better payments, easier control, and safer operations—Solidgate adds new acquirers, fraud tools, subscription options, and dispute management updates.
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Product
Solidgate enables Apple Pay across all web browsers
Bigger audience, simpler flows, and stronger security—Apple Pay is now browser-agnostic. Solidgate helps merchants reduce cart abandonment and boost sales.
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Industry
Apple Pay vs PayPal: Fees, security, checkout and more
Frictionless payments, global adoption, and chargeback control—decide between Apple Pay and PayPal. Evaluate costs, security, and market fit for merchants.
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Product
Product update—Less fraud, more payment efficiency
Better protection, broader options, and improved compliance—Solidgate updates include PayPal button support, antifraud tools, and Mastercard’s Mastercom.
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Industry
Solidgate & Mastercom Collaboration: A game-changer for chargeback prevention
Early alerts, proactive actions, and improved trust—Solidgate brings you Mastercom Collaboration. Reduce chargebacks, improve customer experience, and stay compliant.
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Payments 101
Acquiring bank: How It works and how to choose one
Stronger infrastructure, smoother processing, and trusted payments—discover the importance of acquiring banks. Understand fees, functions, and their impact on digital trade.
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Industry
The end of Giropay: Key actions before July 1st, 2024
Important dates, merchant actions, and safer checkouts—prepare for Giropay’s closure. Solidgate helps you replace it with PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
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Industry
Klarna deprecated Sofort: Next steps for merchants
Important dates, merchant actions, and alternative APMs—Sofort ends soon. Solidgate helps you replace it with SEPA, iDEAL, or Open Banking.
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Industry
Google Pay liability shift update—Now available for non-EU Visa cards
Smarter security, reduced costs, and stronger approvals—enable liability shift for Google Pay DPAN. Merchants gain fraud protection while issuers cover losses.
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Industry
Empowering digital commerce: Essential fraud prevention and customer service strategies
Fraud prevention, dispute control, and compliance assurance—our guide helps merchants adapt to Visa’s program. Boost approval rates, reduce chargebacks, and stay secure.
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Product
Streamlining your payment processes: Updates to Solidgate integration
Clearer webhooks, safer payments, and updated flows—learn about Solidgate’s new integration rules. Adapt with 2-step processing, async mode, and Apple/Google Pay updates.
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Industry
How do Ethoca alerts fight fraud and stop chargebacks?
Learn how Ethoca chargeback alerts help merchants prevent fraud, reduce chargebacks, and improve customer relations, ensuring smoother transactions and lower costs.
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Payments 101
What you need to know about chargeback management software
Looking for a chargeback management software? Learn how to compare features, assess integration, and evaluate support to find a solution.
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Industry
How to prevent chargeback fraud: Criminal, friendly fraud and merchant errors
Enhanced protection, reduced disputes, and lower costs—key benefits of chargeback fraud prevention. Learn authentication methods, security protocols, and monitoring tools.
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Industry
PCI DSS requirements: All you need to know to be PCI DSS compliant
Secure infrastructure, trusted partners, and ongoing monitoring—discover PCI DSS essentials. Ensure compliance, reduce fraud risk, and safeguard customer data.
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Payments 101
Chargeback fees explained
Chargeback fees can significantly impact a merchant’s bottom line, especially when dealing with fraud or disputes. This article explains what chargeback fees are, how they work, and provides strategies to prevent and manage them effectively to protect your business.
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Product
The importance of fraud prevention tools for online businesses
Fraud is a growing concern for e-commerce merchants. Explore the best tools and strategies for preventing credit card fraud, including device fingerprinting, fraud scoring, and AI-driven risk analysis.
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Payments 101
Pre-arbitration chargeback: Process and considerations
Stronger defense, lower costs, and better outcomes—that's what matters in pre-arbitration disputes. Prevent escalation and win cases with compelling evidence and proactive strategies.
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Industry
Chargeback vs refund: Why difference matters
Simpler process, lower fees, and improved loyalty—refunds beat chargebacks for merchants. Learn to reduce disputes through clear billing and responsive customer service.
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Product
Product update—Ever better
Smarter integration, quicker checkout, and improved compliance. From a Payment Page demo to faster forms and fixed chargeback webhooks.
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Payments 101
Payment gateway vs Payment processor: What is the difference
Clearer roles, secure data, and efficient flows—see how gateways and processors work together. Learn how they facilitate safe and seamless online transactions.
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Payments 101
Merchant accounts: Defining, understanding their role, and how to secure yours
Secure payments, better cash management, and happier customers - learn all about merchant accounts. Reduce risks, accelerate funds, and improve checkout experience.
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Payments 101
Card-not-present transactions (CNP): Processing, costs, fraud
Stronger security, fraud prevention, and smoother processing—that's what effective CNP transaction management delivers. From verification to secure payment gateways and compliance.
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Industry
Visa Rapid Dispute Resolution (RDR) and Chargeback Prevention
Discover how Visa Rapid Dispute Resolution (RDR) can help your business reduce chargebacks and improve refund management, especially when approaching Visa chargeback thresholds.
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Payments 101
What is an Issuing bank – Definition and explanation
Issuing banks authorize and settle card transactions, impacting payment success, fraud prevention, and conversion rates for businesses.
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Industry
New Visa fees – One more reason to switch to 2-step payment flow
Simpler settlement, reduced errors, and financial protection - discover how Solidgate’s 2-step payment flow keeps transactions compliant and fee-free.
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Industry
How banks conduct transaction fraud investigations
Clear processes, real risks, and practical outcomes—and this article explains banking fraud investigations. Learn how banks detect fraud, assess liability, and protect customers and payments.
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What you need to know about Sutton Bank’s prepaid cards for Cash app
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Reliable monitoring, instant alerts, and total visibility - subscribe to Solidgate Status to track incidents, maintenance, and system updates in real-time.
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Product update—Transparent payment scenarios
Clearer integration, flexible pricing, and smoother flows - see what’s new in Solidgate. Enjoy subscription pause, product & price API, and failed payment simulations.
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What is payment processing?
Safer payments, faster approvals, and smoother flows - understand payment processing in minutes. Learn how to authorize transactions, prevent fraud, and offer multiple payment methods.
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Product and price API–Create subscription products and manage prices
Flexible billing, multiple currencies, and instant updates - learn how to manage subscription prices efficiently. Benefit from trial customization, adaptive pricing, and simplified catalog management.
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3D Secure versions explained
Safer payments, smoother checkout, and higher approvals—learn how 3D Secure protects online transactions. Benefit from fraud reduction, PSD2 compliance, and frictionless authentication.
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Introducing Shopify upsells with Solidgate
Fast implementation, smooth workflow, and more sales—our Solidgate Shopify guide shows how to create upsells and increase revenue effectively.
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Product update—Security. Flexibility. Control.
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Payments 101
SWIFT system: A comprehensive guide
Secure messaging, efficient payments, and reliable transfers - SWIFT makes international finance simple. Benefit from speed, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
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5 PayPal chargeback scams & How to prevent them
Detect fraud, verify payments, and secure transactions. Tips to avoid PayPal scams, reduce financial risk, and safeguard your merchant account.
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Transactions with SWIFT payments system: fast, secure, and efficient
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Product update—Rebooting user experience
Solidgate’s Spring ’23 update brings faster financial reports, real-time fraud alerts, more APMs, improved documentation, and a feature to retry declined transactions, while Visa requires the new foreign retail indicator and payment type is now mandatory for recurring payments.