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Merchant services

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Merchant services

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A closer look at taking payments

If you’re taking payments, here’s where you’ll find all you need to know to make shopping smoother for your customers. Our experts will also share the latest payment news with you, from payment services to point of sale tips to help your business flourish.

Read our ‘Understanding a fast-moving payments landscape’ document to learn more about payment trends, the ways consumers behave and insights for the year ahead.



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What are merchant services?

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Why virtual cards are the solution to all supplier payments

Why virtual cards are the solution to all supplier payments

Virtual cards may have their roots in the travel industry, but they’re proving to be a hit for supplier payments. We look at why virtual cards are becoming popular, and what all their benefits are.

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In case you missed it

We’ve put some more merchant must-knows in our archive, including top tips and insights from the inside to help your business grow.

Head to the archive