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Secure your payments with pay by bank

Pay by bank is a revolutionary digital payment method that’s set to transform the online shopping experience for both customers and merchants.

The Wonderful Podcast S1 E5 🎙️

Carmen and Kieron quickly recap the journey to date before describing the rigorous process of FCA authorisation; selling the telecoms business; moving the team to a completely new industry; and seamlessly replacing a third-party provider with their brand new, and recently approved, fintech. (Phew!)

Software Spotlight Podcast 🎙️

At Wonderful, we're thrilled to share that our CEO and Co-Founder, Kieron James, was recently featured on the Software Spotlight podcast. Hosted by Michael Bernzweig of Software Oasis, the podcast provides a front-row seat to the latest innovations in software for small businesses.

The Wonderful Podcast S1 E3 🎙️

Carmen and Kieron remember the moment they discovered Open Banking - and the apple fell from the tree. Demand and pressure had forced the fundraising platform to close as card processing fees began to outstrip their corporate sponsorship. Could this be the silver bullet?

Getting paid is killing SMEs

For small businesses in the UK, survival often hinges on cash flow. Prompt payment of invoices is crucial. Every penny counts and the time to settle can make or break a business. Let’s shed light on timelines involved in card processing settlements, and crucially, demonstrate a better way.

Bloodshed at the Nell Gwyn Tea-rooms

What could be better on a rainy Saturday afternoon than an all-day Full English and a pot of tea in a 16th century tea room? Little did I know when I ducked my head to get through the crooked door what a seething hotbed of life I was entering.

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.

Open banking payments integration

The intersection of finance, technology, and commerce has created genuine payments innovation. Open Banking, a concept that emerged as a result of the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) in Europe, has been a game-changer in the financial industry.

Paying it forward: How I saved my business a small fortune

The biggest problem I had when I ran my garage door franchise was taking payment. It caused me nothing but pain, so here I pay forward my debt to an elderly lady: I’m going to tell you how to save a fortune.

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.