Payments

While the phrase 'time is money' may seem clichéd, it is becoming increasingly relevant as technology-savvy but busy consumers turn to the Internet to make shopping faster and easier. This week Total Business hears from Ronnie D’Arienzo, Chief Sales Officer at PPRO Group, about the vital importance of alternative payment methods in today’s shopping…

The UK is gripped by a late payment crisis, with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) estimating that the UK economy is losing £2.5bn annually to late payers. Working hard to provide a first-rate service and top-quality product only to be left waiting months for payment can be devastating. The FSB estimates that 50,000 businesses are forced…

By David Wright, Card Services Manager at card payments processor Suresite According to the UK Card Association, the number of card purchases rose to a record 1.4 billion transactions in April 2017. This increase is down to the migration of cash payments to cards, as well as the increased use and acceptance of contactless. In April…

By Alastair Johnson, Founder & CEO of Nuggets The role of fintech in our day-to-day lives is becoming more and more pronounced as time goes on. The combination of the financial realm with that of emerging technology is an exciting and ever-changing concept that has greatly benefited consumers around the globe. With legislative acts like the…

By Geoff Forsyth, Chief Technical Officer at PCI Pal If your company takes card payments from customers over the phone, you are responsible for keeping that data as safe and secure as possible – not just to protect your customers but to protect your business as well. Contact centres represent the sharp end of communication for many…