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Online payments
What is Interchange++?
Learn how Interchange++ breaks card processing fees into interchange, scheme, and markup costs, and compare it with blended and interchange-plus pricing.
Alex Hammond
•8 minutes
Procurement
Purchase order vs invoice: key differences for UK businesses
Find out how purchase orders and invoices work, where each fits in the procurement cycle, and what UK VAT rules require — plus how automation can help your business.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Procurement
Procurement vs purchasing: what are the main differences?
Understand the difference between procurement and purchasing, how the procure-to-pay cycle works, and how UK businesses can cut international supplier payment costs.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is an ARN (Acquirer Reference Number)? How to track refunds and payments
Learn what an ARN (Acquirer Reference Number) is, how to track one, and why it helps you manage card payments, refunds, and disputes with ease.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes
Online payments
Marketplace payment processing: how to choose the right provider in the UK (2026 guide)
Marketplace payments can be complex and costly. The right payment processor makes it feel easy. Learn how to find the right provider for you.
Emma Beardmore
•8 minutes
Online payments
Cross-border payment solution: a guide for UK businesses
Learn how to compare a cross-border payment solution on cost, speed, coverage, and APIs, so you can cut FX fees and scale global payments with confidence.
David Beach
•9 minutes
Online payments
Understanding SEPA payments: Everything businesses need to know
Learn how SEPA simplifies cross-border euro payments across markets within the SEPA zone, letting you collect payments fast and cost-effectively as you expand into Europe. Simplify recurring payment and collect them at lower costs with SEPA Direct Debit.
Emma Beardmore
•10 minutes
Online payments
Top 8 SaaS payment solutions for UK businesses in 2026
Find the top SaaS payment solutions in the UK to optimise your payment systems. Learn more about the best SaaS systems to ensure seamless transactions and improved efficiency for your business.
Emma Beardmore
•7 minutes
Online payments
eCommerce payment processing: What is it and how does it work?
Learn how eCommerce payment processing works to secure online transactions. Discover key steps, payment methods, and essential features in a payment processor.
David Beach
•12 minutes
Online payments
Payment data encryption: how it works and why it matters
Discover how encryption protects sensitive payment data, prevents fraud, ensures compliance, and builds trust for secure online transactions.
Emma Beardmore
•7 minutes
Online payments
Payment gateway fees: what businesses need to know
Learn what payment gateway fees include, how pricing affects costs, and how to cut credit card processing fees with the right gateway for your business.
Emma Beardmore
•12 minutes
Shannon Scott
•3 minutes
Accounting
Accounting automation: what it is and how to get started
Accounting automation saves UK finance teams 15–20 hours a week. This guide covers how it works, which software to choose and how to stay HMRC-compliant.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
Automated invoice processing: how it works and what to look for
Find out how automated invoice processing works, which software suits your business, and what UK businesses need to know about HMRC compliance in 2026.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Procurement
How to create a purchase order: a definitive guide for UK businesses
Learn how to create a purchase order in the UK: required fields, the six-step procurement process, all four purchase order types, and when to automate.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
How to set up online payments for your business
Learn how to set up online payments step by step, choose a payment gateway, accept credit card payments, and handle payment gateway integration easily.
Emma Beardmore
•8 minutes
Online payments
How does PayPal work: the UK guide for businesses
Discover how PayPal works in the UK for personal and business use. Learn about fees, security, PayPal Credit, Pay in 3, and alternatives for scaling your business.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is chargeback insurance? How to protect your business from disputes
Chargeback insurance helps protect businesses from losses resulting in disputes. Learn more about how it works, what’s covered, and the benefits in this guide.
Alex Hammond
•8 minutes
Online payments
Merchant accounts vs payment gateways: what you need to know
Learn how merchant accounts and payment gateways differ, how they work together, and whether your UK business needs both or one bundled provider instead.
Alex Hammond
•9 minutes
Online payments
Multi-store inventory management: The best UK software solutions for 2026
Compare the best multi-store inventory management and multi-location stock control software for UK SMEs. Master warehouse optimisation and protect your margins.
Alex Hammond
•7 minutes
Online payments
Are AI shoppers coming? Here’s what retailers need to know.
Early infrastructure for agentic commerce is emerging as AI agents are becoming the new buyers. Find out what changes when agents shop alongside humans.
Regina Lim
•6 minutes
Online payments
Inventory management systems: What they are, how they work, and how to choose one
Optimise your supply chain with our guide to inventory management systems. Learn about real-time stock tracking, reconciliation workflows, and stockout prevention for UK SMEs.
Alex Hammond
•6 minutes
Online payments
What is BIN sponsorship? How it works and why it matters
Learn what BIN sponsorship is, how it works within the card issuing process, and how partnering with a BIN sponsor can accelerate your market expansion.
Emma Beardmore
•9 minutes
Online payments
Payment gateways: What are they and how do they work?
Learn what a payment gateway is, how it processes transactions, the different types available, and what to look for when choosing a provider for your business.
Alex Hammond
•8 minutes