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Everything we know about getting paid
This library covers the practical mechanics of accepting payments: how processing fees are built up, how platform onboarding works, how to cut chargebacks, and how to stop losing subscription revenue to failed cards. Everything here is free and needs no account.
Last updated 9 September 2026
Guides
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How to accept online payments for your business
A step-by-step guide to accepting card payments online: choosing a processor, verification, checkout, payouts, fees and the mistakes that cost small businesses money.
7 min read
Stripe Connect explained for non-developers
What Stripe Connect is, how platforms onboard merchants, who is liable for what, and how application fees work — explained without developer jargon.
8 min read
Payment processing fees explained
Interchange, scheme fees, processor markup, platform fees and the hidden extras — how card processing costs are built up and where to look for savings.
6 min read
How to reduce chargebacks and win disputes
Why chargebacks happen, the prevention measures that actually move the rate, and how to build evidence that wins representment.
7 min read
Recurring billing best practices
Pricing structure, dunning, failed payment recovery, proration and cancellation flows — how to run subscription billing without leaking revenue.
6 min read
PCI compliance basics for small businesses
What PCI DSS requires, how hosted checkout reduces your scope to the simplest questionnaire, and the practical steps to stay compliant.
8 min read
Med spa payment processing fees: what you actually pay in 2026
What med spas pay to accept cards, how memberships and packages change the maths, and how to cut the cost per treatment without losing bookings.
7 min read
Dental practice payment processing fees and patient payment plans
What dental practices pay to take card payments, how to handle patient portions and treatment plans, and where the avoidable costs hide.
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Salon and barbershop payment processing fees, tips and no-shows
What salons and barbershops pay per transaction, how tips and stylist splits affect fees, and how deposits cut no-show losses.
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How service businesses win chargebacks
A practical playbook for fighting chargebacks when you sell appointments and services: what evidence wins, what deadlines apply, and how to prevent the next one.
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Veterinary practice payment processing fees and client payment options
What veterinary clinics pay to accept cards, how emergency invoices and wellness plans change the cost, and where to reduce it.
Payments glossary
Plain definitions for interchange, dunning, application fees and everything else you will meet.
OpenPlatform comparison
How Enterprise Pay Gateway compares with raw Stripe, marketplace platforms and traditional merchant accounts.
OpenVertical research
Our published research on which merchant industries generate the most long-term payment revenue.
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