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Late Payments of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013

Credit Management Group UK

The legislation fulfils the UK’s obligations under the European Directive on combating late payment of commercial transactions. The legislation was further amended in April 2013 to allow the right to claim additional costs incurred in collecting overdue payments if the fixed fee compensation does not cover all costs.

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How to Accept Credit Card Payments for your Small Business

Lendio

As more American consumers utilize next-generation payment methods like touchless transactions or smartphone payments, there’s a general sense that we’re headed toward a cashless world. If you’re trying to decide whether you should accept credit card payments, it’s never been easier. Why accept credit cards?

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Online Credit Reports & How They Are Tracking Everything You Do

Due

You might get asked similar questions by lenders when you apply for loans and credit cards. To find out, they might check your credit report. What are credit reports, why are they important and what is in them? What is a Credit Report and Why is it Important? Credit Reports vs. Credit Scores.

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Synthetic Identity Fraud: Prevention & Detection Tips for Financial Institutions

Abrigo

billion by 2023, synthetic identity fraud impacts customers' experiences and creates costs tied to collections. The intent of creating the synthetic identity can vary greatly, from creating a credit profile to human trafficking. Piggybacking is a method of using an individual's credit for gain. Synthetic ID Fraud.

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B2B vs B2C: Differences (& Similarities)

TreviPay

It’s a category rather than an industry, as B2B transactions occur across different business sectors. B2C transactions include everything from groceries to high-end luxury fashion. Most B2C payments take place on debit or credit cards. Collections. Collections in B2C could be a positive for B2C in many instances.

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4 Ways Your Privacy Policy Could Compromise Your Business

Fundera

Whether you’re collecting contact information from customers or storing payment and banking data for billing purposes, it’s highly likely that your business will at some point collect sensitive personal and banking data from your clients. Doing this, however, can attract a different kind of customer to your business: cybercriminals.

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First Data Review 2019: Features, Pricing, Alternatives

Fundera

On average, First Data says they process 3,000 transactions per second and over $2.4 Consolidation in the merchant services industry has led to the creation of a handful of mega-providers that account for an outsized proportion of all credit and debit card transactions. on all in-person transactions. trillion every year.