When evaluating modern payment infrastructure in 2026, you can easily find yourself buried under hundreds of pages of technical documents, compatibility matrices and industry jargon. After you've looked at enough of them, everything starts to look like...
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Moneris has been sold. Should Canadian merchants be paying attention?
On August 10, BMO and RBC announced the sale of Moneris to U.S. technology investment firm Francisco Partners for approximately C$2 billion. The transaction still requires regulatory approval, but the message is clear: Canada’s largest payment processor is changing...
Many merchants think a low headline rate means they’re getting a deal.
The reality: hidden fees and complex pricing can quickly inflate costs. In one industry survey, 42% of merchants say they’ve been hit by “hidden fees” in their contracts. Another report found over 90% of small businesses pay more in processing fees than they expected....
Payment gateway vs. Payment processor: What’s the difference?
Payment gateway. Payment processor. Same thing? Not even close. Even experienced executives can tend to use these terms interchangeably. Understanding the difference matters because each plays a distinct role in your payments strategy, customer experience, and...