by Jason Costello | Jan 29, 2026 | blog
We’ve been proudly FSQS accredited since 2017, when we were the first payments company in the UK to become accredited. While a lot has changed in the world of payments since then, our commitment to high standards hasn’t. Keeping this accreditation year after year is...
by Jason Costello | Jan 14, 2026 | blog
As 2026 kicks off, Global Payments has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Worldpay from FIS, a move that reshapes its footprint in global commerce solutions. This transaction transforms Global Payments into a “pure-play” commerce solutions...
by Jason Costello | Dec 11, 2025 | blog
Visa Interchange Fee Changes: What Businesses Need to Know With the pending pricing increase, we urge all business owners and leaders to read our blog to avoid paying more than you need. What Are Interchange Fees? Interchange fees are the underlying costs applied to...
by Jason Costello | Nov 27, 2025 | blog
Many business clients are receiving letters from Barclaycard Payments confirming that their Smartpay Checkout (ePDQ) gateway will be closed by 31 March 2026, leaving many wondering what to do next. At acceptcards®, the UK’s largest independent payments broker,...
by Jason Costello | Nov 12, 2025 | blog
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...