How to prevent chargebacks
Knowing what a chargeback is and understanding how it works can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to break down chargebacks and provide you with solutions to avoid them. What is a chargeback? A chargeback, or a payment dispute, is a transaction reversal that occurs when a cardholder disputes authorising […]
Credit Card Fraud in Australia
As technology continues to improve, fraudsters have become more creative in the way they target individuals and businesses. In 2019, Australians lost over $634 million to scammers (ACCC, 2019). This number is up 30% on 2018 figures. Rather than the traditional methods of asking someone to provide their sensitive information, fraudsters now have improved technology […]
Getting paid with payment links
What is a payment link? Payment links (or PLINKS) allow you to send payable invoices straight to your customers mobile, social media account, email and other comms applications. With the ability to accept credit cards and debit cards, online banking and digital wallets through the simple click of a link, your customers will be thanking […]
The risks of cyber security & why you should care
Online crime and cyber-attacks in Australia The Australian landscape for cybercrime is rapidly growing, with many businesses falling victim to the advances of online criminals every day. And while we often read about large-scale corporate data breaches in the media, medium and small businesses are actually more likely to become a target due to their […]
What is a payment gateway and why do I need one?
Are you ready to grow your business online? Payment gateways are an essential step to maximising your online revenue and reaching more customers. For those who might need a little refresher on what they are and how they work, take a read of the following article outlining some key points and benefits of a payment […]
Getting Started for Business with Merchant Services
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How Does your payment service provider tackle PCI compliance?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) encompasses any business that takes payment via credit card, regardless of their size or industry, so it’s vital that you understand what protection your payment provider is offering and what they’re expecting you to tackle on your own. While some providers may charge security and compliance […]
Latin America, Where Cash is King
Latin America has long been classified as an emerging market and with a total population of around 600M, the new business potential is obvious. Unquestionably the payments space continues to gather momentum within the Latin American markets but in doing so also presents challenges to international merchants actively targeting this region. As the areas covers […]
A Lateral Approach to Enhanced Security and Flexibility
Lateral Payment Solution’s presence at ICE Totally Gaming once again reaffirms its longstanding position as the “one stop” Level One payment provider within the iGaming sector. The last 12 months have seen many gaming operators face increasing challenges within the payment sphere, not least in the area of PCI compliance and specifically in the management […]
