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Service Fee Implementation Guide

Complete guide to implementing compliant service fee and surcharge programs. Includes state-by-state regulations and client communication templates.

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Accepting Chinese Payment Methods

How to accept Chinese payment methods in the U.S. Explains UnionPay debit vs. credit, QR code payments, and multi-currency settlement.

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Understanding Interchange

Decoding interchange fees and processor markups. Learn how interchange-plus pricing provides transparency compared to flat-rate models.

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Stripe to enable crypto payments

January 10, 2026

A collaboration with Crypto.com announced Tuesday will allow consumers to make payments to merchants with digital currencies.

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Online Finally Breaks Brick and Mortar

January 9, 2026

In 2026, online and digitally-influenced retail finally surpasses brick-and-mortar sales in the categories that matter most to modern retail. This moment has been years in the making, obscured less by consumer behavior than by how the industry measures itself.
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How payments will evolve: 6 industry trends to watch in 2026

January 7, 2026

Stablecoins and agentic commerce are two trends that will shape payments this year, but there are several others highlighted in this list.

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