Industry News
For years, the cost of accepting credit cards—often referred to as “swipe fees” or interchange fees—has been a top concern for U.S. merchants. After decades of legal battles, a new, revised settlement has been reached between Visa, Mastercard, and U.S. merchants.
December 06, 2025
Industry News
The payments landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. If your business accepts commercial, corporate, or purchasing cards, you must pay close attention to Visa's shift away from its legacy Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) incentive programs.
December 05, 2025
Fraud Prevention and Security
VAMP fundamentally changes the metric used to judge risk. It moves away from separate monitoring for fraud and disputes and introduces a single, consolidated ratio that is applied at the Acquirer level.
December 03, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
In uncertain economic times, every business owner seeks stability. Industries fluctuate, consumer spending shifts, and market confidence can waver. Yet, one sector consistently demonstrates remarkable resilience: merchant services.
November 30, 2025
Merchant Services Basics
Too often, merchants focus only on fees and contract length, overlooking the single most vital component of their payment relationship: customer support quality.
November 29, 2025
Sales Strategies
. Whether you’re selling a complex service or nurturing a long-term client, the real magic—and the real revenue—often lies in what happens after the initial contact. As the saying goes, "The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up."
November 27, 2025
Payment Technology Trends
The global payments ecosystem is undergoing its most profound transformation in a decade. For merchants, 2026 will not be a year of gradual change; it will be a turning point where payment acceptance shifts from a back-office transaction to a strategic growth engine.
November 27, 2025
Fraud Prevention and Security
At Beacon Payments, we believe the strongest defense is a culture of security awareness. Here are five simple, practical tips that go beyond the checklist to help your team prevent both internal and external payment fraud.
November 22, 2025
Sales Strategies
Whether you're a seasoned sales professional, a new business owner seeking partnerships, or even an existing merchant facing a service disruption, the way you handle rejection can define your trajectory.
November 20, 2025
Payment Technology Trends
Here is a breakdown of the three main categories of payment hardware, along with their pros, cons, and ideal use cases.
November 16, 2025
Sales Strategies
We recently explored how top professionals leverage CRM to their advantage. We encourage you to watch our video for powerful strategies that can transform your approach to client management:
November 14, 2025
Payment Technology Trends
By 2026, the global payment ecosystem will be defined by intelligence, speed, and trust. For merchants, this means moving beyond POS terminals and embracing a system where payment is embedded, personalized, and secured by technology that anticipates fraud before it occurs.
November 07, 2025