Richard Bradley, CEO at Acceptcards, shares his views on how we can help our clients on the run up to Christmas
As the busiest shopping season of the year approaches, businesses have one critical area to keep firmly in view the cost of taking payments online.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the festive run-up bring record sales volumes, but they also expose hidden fees and inefficiencies that can quietly erode profit margins.
The Numbers Behind the Rush
- In 2024, UK consumers spent over £4.6 billion online across Black Friday and Cyber Monday, up 6.2% year on year
- Globally, online spending hit $41 billion over “Cyber Week”
- Experts forecast a further 5 – 7% growth in 2025, as more shoppers move to mobile and digital wallet payments
More transactions mean more fees and if our clients don’t have the best solution, a small % per transaction is applied to all sales and the impact to profits can be significant.
Why You Should Care
Payment structures directly affect the bottom line and cash flow of all businesses. During peak season, small changes compound quickly:
- Consumer, premium, debit, credit card types all carry different fees and charges
- High volume can mean more chargebacks, fraud, and reconciliation challenges
- Checkout friction can quietly cost you sales you never even see
Even a small % reduction in fees can unlock significant savings over November and December and into the new year.
The Power of Partnership
Through a partnership with acceptcards® , the UK’s largest independent payments broker, your customers/clients/members can access:
- Expert analysis of current payment costs
- Benchmarking and negotiation for better acquiring and payment gateway rates
- Improved conversion rates – Less abandoned shopping carts
Together, we help businesses turn payments from a back office cost into a strategic lever for GROWTH.
Get Ahead of Peak Season
This year’s online spending is forecast to be the highest on record. Now’s the time to review your clients’ payment setup and ensure they’re not leaving profit on the table.
Reach out to the acceptcards® team today for a free payments health check review before peak trading kicks in.
