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How Subscription Merchants can Prevent Chargebacks on Recurring Payments

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, the financial services firm UBS projects that the market will hit $1.5 Yet despite that robust figure, there is a looming challenge for merchants — chargebacks. Chargebacks occur when funds are withdrawn from a merchant’s account due to a customer dispute. There’s no denying that the subscription economy is booming.

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Addressing Emerging Threats to Mobile Payments: Securing Ecommerce Through SDK Protection

Retail TouchPoints

The rapid adoption of mobile apps has led to a similar boom in mobile commerce, leading mobile brands to quickly adopt payment Software Development Kits (SDKs) to add functionality quickly and efficiently. This evolution in attack techniques is driven by the growing complexity of payment systems and the increasing use of mobile commerce.

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DoorDash Simplifies Multi-Merchant Shopping, Offers Discounts to EBT Recipients

Retail TouchPoints

DoorDash has redesigned its shopping experience for retail products, allowing customers to search for an item across multiple merchants with prices and estimated delivery times displayed in a single view. per month, offering $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders.

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From Obligation to Opportunity: Make Compliance Your Biggest USP

Retail TouchPoints

The challenging economic environment, intense regulatory pressure and ever-present threat of fraud are creating a perfect storm that’s sweeping across the global payments landscape. Instead of seeing compliance as a painful obligation, it’s time to see it as a springboard for innovation, expansion and collaboration.

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Amazon Debuts Cash EBT Payment Option in 18 States

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon Access has added a new Cash EBT payment option for customers receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Additionally, the benefits can be used to cover shipping fees as well as items sold by third-party merchants. and West Virginia.

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RBA to consider allowing merchants to pass on BNPL surcharges to customers

Inside Retail

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says it will “revisit” the issue of surcharging in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector, flagging a new review to assess if payment sector reforms are necessary. The review will focus on surcharging, Connolly said, given the rapid development of payment systems available to merchants and consumers. “The

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Optimising Retail Operations with Efficient Payment Processing Solutions

Retail Focus

One area where efficiency can make a significant impact is in payment processing. With the rise of digital payments and fast-changing retail payment trends, merchants should adopt feature-rich payment solutions to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.