Editorial Policy

How We Create Content

Every article, guide, and resource on this site is written by payment processing professionals with direct industry experience. Our content is not produced by freelance writers unfamiliar with merchant services — it comes from people who have analyzed processing statements, set up merchant accounts, configured POS terminals, and helped businesses navigate chargebacks and compliance requirements firsthand.

We base our content on real merchant scenarios, current card network rules, and the practical realities of running a business that accepts payments. When we recommend a pricing model, hardware option, or service, it reflects what we would advise a merchant sitting across the table from us.

Expert Review Process

Content covering compliance-sensitive topics — including PCI-DSS requirements, card network regulations, high-risk underwriting, and chargeback management — is reviewed by senior members of our team before publication. This ensures that regulatory and procedural information is accurate and reflects current industry standards.

Pricing-related content and fee comparisons are verified against current interchange tables and card network published rates. We do not publish rate comparisons based on outdated data or assumptions.

How We Keep Content Current

The payment processing industry changes frequently — interchange rates adjust twice a year, card network rules evolve, and new compliance requirements emerge. We review our content regularly and update it when regulations change, pricing structures shift, or new information becomes relevant.

Updated articles display the date of the most recent revision. When significant changes are made to a previously published piece, we include a note describing what was updated and why.

Corrections and Feedback

If you find an error in any of our content — whether factual, outdated, or misleading — we want to know. Accuracy is central to our mission, and we take corrections seriously.

Please contact us to report any issues. We review all feedback and publish corrections promptly when warranted.

Our Standards

• ✓No sponsored content. Every article and guide reflects our genuine assessment.
• ✓No affiliate bias. We do not receive commissions for recommending third-party products or services.
• ✓Recommendations based on merchant fit. We suggest solutions based on what works for your business type, volume, and industry — not what generates the highest margin for us.
• ✓Transparent about our services. We are a payment processing company, and our content reflects that perspective. We clearly identify when we are describing our own services versus general industry information.