Making Payments
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a platform dedicated to solving the payments needs
of ISV's, Payment Facilitators, and Marketplaces
Making Payments
Welcome to Cents Chat, the podcast that's changing the game for ISVs, Payment Facilitators, and Marketplaces! From demystifying complex regulations like FinCen and PCI to the latest on Visa and Mastercard rules, our team breaks it all down with a dash of humor and a ton of insight. Whether you're looking to stay compliant, stay ahead, or just stay entertained, Cents Chat is your go-to source for all things payments. Tune in and join the conversation - it's the most engaging and fun you'll have learning about payments!
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Recent Articles
Nov 5th, 2026
Toast Is Being Sued. You Can't Charge Avocado Toast Prices for Burnt Toast.
The FTC alleges Toast imposed hidden and unauthorized fees. For ISVs, the bigger question is why surprise billing and painful exits are such poor merchant-retention strategies.
Oct 29th, 2026
The Cheapest Payment Processor Could Be Your Most Expensive Decision
A lower processing rate can hide lost approvals, weak recovery, and costly operations. Evaluate processors on total economic performance, not markup alone.
Oct 22nd, 2026
Your Customer Found the Chargeback Button Before They Found Your Cancel Button
When subscription cancellation is harder than a bank dispute, merchants create preventable chargebacks. Fix the billing experience before the risk dashboard.
