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VIP lounge anybody? Well, if you're paying...

Like every other business, card providers have long recognised the importance of attracting and retaining customers. To achieve this, they employ various strategies, with loyalty schemes being a prominent and effective tool. But who foots the bill?

Cash - the lifeblood for small business

Running a small business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Among these challenges, managing cash flow stands out as one of the most critical aspects of ensuring your business's survival and success.

Make your WooCommerce profits go stratospheric

Napoleon famously called the British a nation of shopkeepers – he wasn’t wrong, but it also wasn’t the insult he intended. Whichever type of great British shopkeeper you are, I'm going to tell you how to make your WooCommerce profits go stratospheric.

Tradespeople save BIG on face-to-face payments

Taking payment from a client can be difficult and stressful. During my time as a tradesman the vast majority of my clients were friendly, warm, nice people, but the ones I really remember are those who knocked me. The keen sting of injustice never leaves - at least, it never left me.

What to look for in POS systems: integration

Swish new POS systems are tempting, but don't underestimate the importance of seamless integration.

What to look for in POS apps: simplicity

Looking for a simple, slick Point of Sale system that allows you to hit the ground running? Here's everything you need to know...

How businesses can speed up payment processing with real-time payments

Looking to ensure customer payments reach your account as quickly as possible? Modern payment systems are really speeding things up...

Introducing One: Instant payments, in your pocket

Wonderful Payments, an FCA-authorised Open Banking provider, is delighted to announce the launch of a simple, user-friendly point-of-sale mobile app for UK businesses.

How can online businesses reduce payment processing fees?

UK merchants can strategically manage payment processing fees, potentially saving thousands of pounds each year. Here's how...

Payment Initiation Services: A game changer for UK businesses

Payment Initiation Services allow businesses to accept instant bank transfers from customers, transforming the checkout process and improving security.

Do wonderful things

As Wonderful Payments processes its first donations for Wonderful.org, founder Kieron James reflects on the platform's successes and exciting plans for the future.

UK retailers spent £1.2 billion processing card payments in 2021

Insights from the BRC's Payments Survey 2022: with cash use plummeting, businesses must address the rising cost of card payments.

Two floor elevator ride

Last week, I was showing a friendly VC our pitch deck when a slide on routes to market made her pause and ask: “could you explain the benefits of Wonderful payments to a commercial prospect in ten words?”