Which Payment Methods Should Your Business Accept?
by Xplor Pay
Credit cards. Debit cards. Mobile wallets. ACH transfers. Buy now, pay later. Automated invoicing. For small business owners, the growing list of payment options can feel overwhelming. The best payment solution isn’t the one with the most features; it’s the one that fits your business and makes it easy for customers to pay.
How to Choose the Right Payment Partner for Your Business
by Xplor Pay
Payment processing touches nearly every part of a business – from how quickly you get paid to how customers interact with your brand to how efficiently your day-to-day operations run. Here is what to look for when choosing the right payment partner.
How SMBs Can Compete with Big-Box Stores (and Win)
by Xplor Pay
Small businesses that thrive are the ones that focus on the advantages large retailers can’t easily replicate such as personalized service, flexibility, community connection, and customer experience.
How to Reduce Payment Processing Fees: A Guide to Cost Savings Programs for SMBs
by Xplor Pay
Cost savings programs like cash discounting, surcharging, and dual pricing each offer a different path to the same goal: protecting your margins while still giving customers flexibility in how they pay.
Fast financing has become increasingly important. It’s not just about getting funding; it’s about having access to it when it matters most and being able to use it without disrupting the flow of your business.
AI isn’t just a trend. It’s quickly becoming a competitive advantage for everyone, including SMBs. Businesses that embrace it are operating more efficiently, delivering better customer experiences, and making smarter, data-driven decisions.
In this guide, you’ll learn what interchange is, why credit card processing fees vary, the most common payment pricing models, and what merchants should look for when evaluating their payment setup.
Accepting credit cards isn’t optional anymore, it’s foundational. Customers expect to pay how they want, when they want, whether that’s tapping a card in-store or checking out online at 10:47 p.m. from their couch.
Mastering Tap to Pay: Your Guide to Contactless Transactions
by Xplor Pay
Contactless payments have moved from “nice to have” to an everyday expectation. Whether someone is tapping a phone to buy coffee or waving a card over a terminal at checkout, it has reshaped how transactions happen.
Payment Processing 101: What Happens When a Customer Pays & Why It Matters More Than You Think
by Xplor Pay
Fundamentals of payment processing, what’s actually happening behind the scenes, who’s involved, and why understanding the basics can help business owners feel more confident and in control.
Payments Planning for the New Year: What Every SMB Should Review
by Xplor Pay
This article covers the most important payments moves every small business should consider as they head into the new year, so payments support your goals instead of holding them back.
