Resources & Guides

Practical guides written by the START team — 20+ years of payment processing experience distilled into articles that help merchants launch, protect, and grow.

Pricing Guide January 2025 New

Interchange Plus Pricing Explained: Why It's Best for Your Business

What is interchange? How interchange plus pricing compares to tiered pricing — and why it saves most merchants thousands per year. Includes a side-by-side cost comparison and real-world savings calculator.

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Fraud Prevention Aug 2019

12 Potential Signs of Card Not Present Fraud

Learn to identify the warning signs of card-not-present fraud before they impact your business and merchant account.

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Chargebacks Aug 2019

What Every eCommerce Website Should Do to Prevent Chargebacks

The two most common causes of customer disputes — and exactly what to put on your site and in your emails to stop them.

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Best Practices Aug 2019

Best Practices for an eCommerce Website to Avoid Fraud

Proven strategies to protect your eCommerce business from fraudulent transactions and reduce costly chargebacks.

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Getting Started Aug 2019

What Your Website Needs to Accept Credit Cards

A checklist of Visa/Mastercard requirements your website must meet to get approved and start processing payments.

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