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Sika Health Debuts New Marketplace Dedicated to HSA, FSA Purchases

Retail TouchPoints

Sika Health — a payment solution that enables ecommerce merchants to accept Health Spending Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) payments — has launched a new marketplace where consumers can shop directly for HSA- and FSA-eligible products.

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FTC’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Proposal: A Step Forward for the Negative Option Model

Retail TouchPoints

So-called “negative option” services are a controversial yet time-tested method of doing business. Under this model, a customer signs up for a subscription service, typically as part of a free trial offer. The customer is then charged on an ongoing basis unless they explicitly cancel the service in question.

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The Hidden Challenges of Proper PCI Compliance

FastSpring

In the past couple years we’ve seen an uptick in ecommerce as more customers look to complete their shopping experiences on the web. As the online shopping trend continues to grow, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that more customers are taking a greater interest in how merchants handle their payment information.

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Everything You Need to Know About WooCommerce Payment Gateways

SellBrite

The average rate of cart abandonment among shoppers is 69.8%, and of the reasons given, 6 out of 10 are related to payments, according to Baymard Institute. Many sellers focus on providing a seamless shopping experience through an easy-to-use interface and swift customer support. What are WooCommerce payment gateways?

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Dwolla Review 2019: ACH Payments Made Easy

Ecommerce Platforms

If so, you'll need to find and use a top-notch payment platform. This solution helps to simplify automated clearing house payments (ACH) and white label bank transfers for businesses. It’s especially handy for companies who want to use bank transfers as a cheaper, easier way to make payments. Dwolla facilitates ACH payments.

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How New Rules Will Impact Recurring Transactions in India

FastSpring

If you’ve noticed a drop in subscription credit card approval rates for customers located in India, you’re not alone. The Reserve Bank of India issued new guidelines for subscription purchases earlier this year — and the new rules came into effect a few days ago, on October 1, 2021. Automatic rebills will no longer be allowed.

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Order cancellation emails: a guide for ecommerce success in 2023

Omnisend

Cancellation confirmation messages present a golden opportunity to reconnect with customers. They can also reduce cancellations and strengthen customer relationships. Here’s why cancellation confirmation emails are indispensable: Facilitate returns. This retains customer interest while increasing the value of the order.