Mark Stiltner

Mark Stiltner is a finance and fintech writer. From educating independent investment advisors on retirement plan management to helping families maximize their savings to educating businesses on global payment preferences, Mark has spent over a decade researching and educating audiences on complex financial topics. Mark has been a contributing author on blog articles and educational content for the Bank of Colorado, Pinnacle Bank, TD Ameritrade, First Data and Rapyd.

The security of contactless payments: What to tell your customer.

Many shops offer contactless payments, and customers are quickly responding to this new trend. Given that contactless payments are fast…

10 months ago

ALÞJÓÐLEGU KORTASAMTÖKIN FELLA NIÐUR AUKASTAFI (AURA) Í KERFUM SÍNUM

ALÞJÓÐLEGU KORTASAMTÖKIN FELLA NIÐUR AUKASTAFI (AURA) Í KERFUM SÍNUM 13. APRÍL 2023 Rapyd vill koma því á framfæri að í…

1 year ago

UPPFÆRT – TRUFLUN GREIÐSLUKERFUM Í DANMÖRKU

UPPFÆRT – TRUFLUN GREIÐSLUKERFUM Í DANMÖRKU 14. APRÍL 2023 Uppfært: Lagfæring hefur verið gerð þannig að korthafar ættu nú að…

1 year ago

RAPYD OG VALITOR HAFA NÚ SAMEINAST FORMLEGA

RAPYD OG VALITOR HAFA NÚ SAMEINAST FORMLEGA 26. APRÍL 2023 Nú hafa félögin Rapyd og Valitor runnið saman og sameinast…

1 year ago

Why chip & PIN machine hire make short-term events a success.

If you're planning a short-term event, whether that's a market stall, concert, or dining experience, chip & PIN machine hire…

1 year ago

How the Right Mass Payout Platform Simplifies Digital Disbursement

Learn how to select the mass payout platform to streamline your digital disbursements globally. What is a Mass Payout Platform?…

3 years ago

Fintech Developers Projects and Initiatives Are Focused on New Opportunities in AI, ML, and Payments

Fintech Developers are at the forefront in using AI, ML, – and Building Payments Infrastructure in their Projects and Initiatives,…

3 years ago

How to Make International Mass Payments Work for You

Learn how the right international mass payments solution can drive loyalty and simplify payouts. Making international mass payments is far…

3 years ago

Why customers love contactless payments.

Contactless payments have seamlessly entered into the customer experience, and now most consumers are happy to pay contactless for items.…

3 years ago

How to Choose the Best Payment Disbursement Solution

Learn how doing payment disbursement right supports effective business management and good working relationships.  Disbursing funds around the world is…

3 years ago

Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing International Payment Processors for Europe

Transacting in Europe? Avoid these common mistakes when choosing cross-border and international payment processors. If you're an ecommerce business looking…

3 years ago

What is the official European Digital Identity Wallet?

Although the wallet isn't intended for payments, it will still greatly expand digital commerce possibilities across Europe as identity verification…

3 years ago

6 Emerging Trends in eCommerce and Fintech Across Latin America

Here in Brazil, we say that when you join fintech and e-commerce, you become addicted to it. That’s exactly what…

3 years ago

How to take card payments over the phone.

Taking credit or debit card payments over the phone is becoming increasingly important for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). If…

3 years ago

How to Succeed with Marketplace Business Models in Financial Services

Learn how marketplaces are transforming financial services - and how you can benefit. The marketplace business model is responsible for…

3 years ago

How Businesses Can Use Virtual Card Issuing

Virtual cards are a powerful tool to build loyalty, pay remote workers and power innovative commerce experiences.  Global card issuing…

3 years ago

The Best Brazil Payment Processors – 5 Top Picks

Five options for top payment processors to access and accept transactions in Brazil. With over 211 million people, Brazil is…

3 years ago

How to Accept International Credit Card Payments

Go global by presenting local payment options at checkout.  Credit cards are one of the most popular payment methods for…

3 years ago

What are Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) Top Payment Methods in 2022?

Unlock the full potential of these 8 APAC nations by understanding consumers’ preferred payment methods. Southeast Asia has emerged as…

3 years ago

The merchant’s guide to customer loyalty programs

From frequent flyer miles and box top vouchers, to stamp cards and points programs, customer loyalty programs have been around…

3 years ago

Accepting and Sending Cross-Border Payment in Latin America

The cross-border payments landscape in Latin America. Accepting and sending cross-border payments in Latin America can be challenging for international…

3 years ago

The Impact of Omnichannel eCommerce on Supply Chains

Omnichannel ecommerce and supply chain innovation. eCommerce has grown rapidly worldwide. In fact, from 2014 to 2020, it has seen…

3 years ago

Fintech’s Role in Building Open Ecosystems

How financial businesses of all sizes work together to promote infrastructural growth in the global digital economy. The worldwide online…

3 years ago

The Philippines Top Four Payment Methods

eCommerce is Primed to Prosper in the Philippines The Philippines is one of Asia’s most exciting and dynamic countries. In…

3 years ago

6 frábærar leiðir til að versla á einfaldari hátt á netinu

Hvernig má gera kaupferlið á netinu skilvirkara? Þökk sé bættri tækni, tengingum og þægindum er áætlað að meira en helmingur…

3 years ago

Fjórir straumar í netverslun sem söluaðilar þurfa að þekkja 2022

Hvernig munu greiðslur í netverslunum breytast 2022. Að byrja með netverslun hefur aldrei verið auðveldara, þökk sé netverslanakerfum á borð…

3 years ago

The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Payment Methods

Discover the local and global payment methods preferred by Japanese consumers. Japan is a densely populated nation of 126.8 million…

3 years ago

Increase Revenue & Reduce Cost with Payments-as-a-Service

4 Key Benefits of Payment-as-a-Service Platforms As the global economy becomes increasingly connected, business owners everywhere cannot afford for their…

3 years ago

How To Make Omnichannel B2B Commerce Real

B2B companies must embrace omnichannel sales. Here's how to make it happen. It’s clear omnichannel B2B commerce needs to become…

3 years ago

What Is Omnichannel Commerce? Tips for Merchants

Create a better customer experience across every touchpoint. Consumers can now use as many as six different touch-points when buying…

3 years ago

The benefits of chip & PIN for small businesses.

SMBs have a host of benefits to enjoy from adopting as wide a variety of payment methods as possible. Ultimately,…

3 years ago

The Impact of Brexit on UK Payments – Is Your Business Prepared?

Understand the impact of Brexit on selling and accepting payments in the UK. If you have a global ecommerce business,…

3 years ago

The Best Magento Payment Solution for Global Sales

Rapyd Provides Magento Users with Sophisticated Global eCommerce Payment Solutions Need a Magento Payment Solutions to accept local payment methods…

3 years ago

How to Issue Prepaid Cards: Key Steps from Inception to Launch

What is Card Issuing? Card issuing is the process of enabling businesses to issue credit, debit or pre-paid cards to…

3 years ago

Fintech’s Role in Building Open Ecosystems

How financial businesses of all sizes work together to promote infrastructural growth in the global digital economy. The worldwide online…

3 years ago

How to Issue Prepaid Cards: Key Steps from Inception to Launch

What is card issuing? Card issuing is the process of enabling businesses to issue credit, debit or pre-paid cards to…

3 years ago

Create Rewards Programs that Work for the LATAM Market

Adjust existing rewards programs and learn how to create new programs that succeed in the Latin American market. As payment…

3 years ago

Rapyd’s $300 Million Mega-Round Validates the Future of Fintech as a Service

The last three years have been an incredible ride for Rapyd. In this short period, we’ve established ourselves as a…

3 years ago

Rapyd Recap: Singapore FinTech Festival 2020

Check Out Interviews and Insights from the Singapore FinTech Festival The 2020 Singapore FinTech Festival grew into a global phenomenon,…

3 years ago

Rapyd CEO Arik Shtilman Discusses 2020, the Impact of the Pandemic and the Move Towards Online Payments

Arik shares his lessons learned in 2020 and how to survive and thrive in 2021. 2020 was a tough year…

3 years ago

3 Ways the IoT and Payments Are Revolutionizing Commerce

Prepare for the coming wave of internet of things enabled payments. The IoT (internet of things) sector is growing by…

3 years ago

The Best eCommerce Payment Methods in 11 Countries

Do you know the best ecommerce payment methods for growing sales with your shoppers? Here’s how your global audience prefers…

3 years ago

4 Types of Payment Methods Your Business Should Offer Now

Gain an advantage in any market by enabling different payment methods to meet customer needs and preferences. eCommerce continues to…

3 years ago

5 Benefits Your Payment Processing Software Should Provide in 2022

Look for Payment Processing Software with These Features To Power eCommerce Growth Having great payment processing software will be critical…

3 years ago

How to Use Instant Payouts to Build Instant Loyalty from Workers and Sellers

Instant Payout Solutions for Marketplaces and the Gig Economy In a business climate where workers, sellers and contracts aren’t always…

3 years ago

How to Simplify Cross-Border Payments and Power International Expansion

Localize Payments to Reach More Customers Nearly 88% of merchants consider international sales essential to their long-term growth. Yet only…

3 years ago

FinTech Magazine’s Picks for Best Payment Processor

FinTech Magazine has Named Rapyd a Best Payment Processor on Their Top 10 Payment Companies List According to FinTech, Rapyd…

3 years ago

Why online business for SMBs isn’t just for Black Friday.

It is absolutely no surprise that consumers are more focused on online shopping than ever before due to the outbreak…

3 years ago

How are my card payments processed?

Have you ever wondered how your card payments are processed? Below outlines the steps involved in processing card payments during a…

3 years ago

Payment Solutions for US Companies Eyeing International Expansion

Global Digitization for US Based Companies Is Full of Challenges but Payments Doesn't Have to Be One of Them. Digitization…

3 years ago

The Rise of the Subscription Payment Model

Subscriptions and Recurring Billing are Transforming Business Models Across Industries Across all businesses, subscription payment models are changing how consumers…

3 years ago

ACH 101: How Does an Automated Clearing House Work?

A Guide to the ACH How does an Automated Clearing House work? The Automated Clearing House (ACH) system is a…

3 years ago

Catch that Cart! Tackling Cross-Border Shopping Cart Abandonment

The Challenge of Cross-Border eCommerce There is nothing that strikes more fear (and frustration) into an ecommerce manager’s heart than…

3 years ago

South Korea eCommerce Trends and Merchant’s Guide

Your Guide to Growing Cross-Border Sales, Increasing Cart Conversions and Successfully Navigating the South Korea Payment System With over 80%…

3 years ago

Australians Choose Online Payment Methods Like Buy-Now-Pay-Later, As Cash Use Dips

Australian online purchases soared by more than 85 percent in August, compared to the same time last year1 Australia Post,…

3 years ago

Boleto Báncario and Beyond: Grow Sales with These Three Payment Methods in Brazil

Brazilian Payment Preferences Driving Sales For Online Merchants Analysts have long eyed Brazil for its potential to host a Latin…

4 years ago

What is a payment gateway and how does it work?

COVID-19: A golden opportunity for SMBs? The COVID-19 outbreak has led to an explosion in online shopping. With high streets…

4 years ago

3 Ways to Simplify Cross Border Payouts

With More Business Taking Place Remote and Online, Your Ability to Send Payouts Is Just as Important as Your Ability…

4 years ago

The Top Five B2B eCommerce Trends 2022

COVID-19 Wasn’t the Only Thing Shaking Up the World of B2B eCommerce B2B ecommerce is growing nine times faster than…

4 years ago

Beyond Compliance: Understanding Secure Payment Processes

Secure Payment Processes: The Cornerstone to Protecting Valuable Business and Customer Data As the number of transactions, customers and payment…

4 years ago

What Is the Best International Online Payment System?

For eCommerce Success, Give Your Customers What They Want A bedrock truism for business success is to “give the customer…

4 years ago

The European Payment Methods Merchants Can’t Ignore

For European Merchants, It’s Time to Embrace a “Cards Plus” Strategy for Online Payment Methods When it comes to modern…

4 years ago

Online B2B Payment Methods VS Early Payment Discounts

Need to Improving B2B Cash Flow? Here Are the Pros and Cons of Early Payment Discounts and an Alternative Most…

4 years ago

Your Digital Transformation Strategy Is Missing Local Payments

Local Payments Are Becoming One of the Top Digital Transformation Trends in Retail in 2020 Since the COVID-19 pandemic, business…

4 years ago

New Research: Consumers Want Contactless and Digital Payments Due to COVID-19

Rapyd conducted a survey online in August 2020 to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted US consumers’ preferences for…

4 years ago

Simplify Cross Border Payments to Grow International Sales

The Power of Local Payments In A Global Market eCommerce isn’t just becoming more global, it’s also becoming more local…

4 years ago

Payment Processing Compliance Explained

Understand and Simplify Payment Compliance to Protect Your Business and Customers With the surge in global eCommerce, it's more imperative…

4 years ago

How can I take card payments on the move?

Can I offer card payments to my customers if I have a mobile business? In this day and age, more…

4 years ago

Three benefits of paying with contactless

First introduced in 2007, contactless payments have since become one of the most popular payment types If you’ve ever wondered…

4 years ago

India eCommerce Explorer: Payment Trends and Consumer Insights

India is home to the highest consumer ecommerce growth rate in the world.1 This market has seen explosive adoption of…

4 years ago

eCommerce Explorer: Mexico Payments Guide 2020

For the most recent guide to payment and payout methods and ecommerce trends in Mexico, check out our research from…

4 years ago

The Future of Mobile Payments in the US

Companies that Traditionally Relied on Cards Must Accept Mobile Payments or Risk Being Left Behind US consumers are more eager…

4 years ago

France eCommerce Explorer: People and Payments Guide

France is one of Europe's top online markets for fashion. French consumers favor credit cards, though their preferred payment methods…

4 years ago

Growing Marketplaces Need Localized Bank Transfer Experiences at Global Scale

For marketplaces looking to receive payment from customers or pay their sellers locally or overseas, the ability to easily collect…

4 years ago

United Kingdom eCommerce Explorer: People and Payments Guide

Ecommerce is alive and growing in the U.K.1 Even as physical stores shuttered during the pandemic, ecommerce has gone on…

4 years ago

How Digital Health and Fitness Businesses Are Growing Beyond Expectations

Meet the Innovators Transforming Fitness and Get Tips for How You Can Too The global digital fitness market will be…

4 years ago

Why Real-Time Payments Are a Real Opportunity for Marketplaces and Gig-Economy Platforms

Platforms that Don’t Offer Real-Time Payments are at Risk of Losing their Sellers and Gig-Workers. Globally, 85% percent of gig…

4 years ago

Remittance Companies Need to Embrace Digital Disbursement Methods to Survive During the Pandemic

Sending Remittances Overseas Looks Very Different Today than It Did a Few Months Ago As COVID-19 restrictions persist around the…

4 years ago

Will the Digital Economy Be the Brick and Mortar Economy’s Lifeline?

This is the third in a series on the impact of COVID-19 on the digital economy. For more, please read…

4 years ago

Selecting a New Payment Vendor? Gartner Recommends Asking These 12 Questions

According to Gartner, “Application leaders responsible for payments can optimize customer experience and save time and money by asking payment…

4 years ago

Why Global Expansion Requires Global Payout Capabilities

We are entering the fourth industrial revolution1: artificial intelligence, robotics, and connected societies are powering new businesses that leverage the…

4 years ago

How Digital Businesses Can Unlock Growth During the COVID-19 Global Lockdown

With the global COVID-19 Pandemic impacting every industry, innovative ecommerce leaders are looking for ways to grow while meeting consumers’…

4 years ago

Indonesia eCommerce Explorer: People and Payments

The island nation of Indonesia is home to more than 200 ethnic groups1. With the world’s fourth-largest population and a…

4 years ago

Brazil eCommerce Explorer: People and Payments 2020

This article covers payment trends from 2019 and 2020. For the most recent research read: eCommerce and Payment Trends: Brazil…

4 years ago

Germany eCommerce Explorer: People and Payments 2021

For the most recent data on how Germany preferres to pay and be paid read: ECOMMERCE AND PAYMENT TRENDS: GERMANY…

4 years ago

Grow eCommerce Sales with the Most Popular Payment Methods in Europe 2020

eCommerce sales ballooned to 691 billion1 Euros across Europe in 2019. While Europeans are united in their growing adoption of…

4 years ago

Why Digital Businesses Can’t Ignore Cash Payments

A boom in local payment methods over the past decade has led to much talk of a cashless future, but…

4 years ago

How Rapyd is Reinventing ACH Payments and Payouts

If you’re processing recurring payments or disbursements in the US, your most reliable, consistent and cost-effective option remains ACH. But…

4 years ago

Three Local Payment Trends from APAC’s Booming eCommerce Market

The Asia-Pacific region accounts for nearly two-thirds of global transactions. To successfully tap into this market, ecommerce leaders must look…

4 years ago

Grow Sales in Singapore with eWallets

For ecommerce companies, marketplaces, and gig-economy platforms looking to expand in Asia, few countries compete with Singapore's combination of affluent…

4 years ago

Do UK Customers Like Tipping?

While the United Kingdom may not be quite as big on the tipping culture as other countries, such as the…

4 years ago

How Online Remittance Companies Are Shaking Up The World Of International Money Transfers

Digitization Is Transforming the International Money Transfer Market The remittance business looks unusual on paper – it requires highly regulated…

4 years ago

How do retailers prepare for wearable payments?

As wearable payments are becoming increasingly important, retailers must consider the implications of this technology. But how does the wearable…

4 years ago

3 Differences Western eCommerce Merchants Need To Know Before Tackling APAC Markets

Global eCommerce sales are on track to hit 4.13 trillion USD by 2020, driven by transactions from more than 2.1…

4 years ago

5 digital trends to watch in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality is changing every day. As we embrace newer and more advanced technologies, the way we shop, book holidays and…

4 years ago

Are Customer Returns the Root of All Evil?

The After Payment Emotional Experience (APEX) of customers is influenced by a lot of things, including marketing, returns, refunds, and complaints.…

4 years ago

Why social media strategy is so important in the hospitality industry.

When it comes to marketing your business, social media offers an invaluable tool. A vital component in shaping your brand…

4 years ago

With Demand For Personal Loans On The Rise, UK Online Lenders Often Fail Their Customers

Here's how UK online lenders can improve their experiences and grow their customer base. In 2018, the UK personal lending…

4 years ago

Report: Bad retailers get 1.65 chances.

The average customer will give a retailer 1.65 chances to deliver a great customer experience. Our new report also shows…

4 years ago

Three ways your SME should advertise your new card machines.

For any SME, it’s important to show your customers that you accept a range of payment types. With over half…

4 years ago

Why are post payments ruining the overall shopping experience for your shoppers?

It’s easy to imagine that once a transaction is complete, focus on customer service can fall away. In an age…

4 years ago

What can retailers do to ensure customers are satisfied during the post-payment experience?

Massive amounts of money are channelled into attracting new customers to both online and bricks and mortar retail outlets. Yet…

5 years ago

Taking payments in a gig-economy world.

The world of business has loosened up in recent years, losing its rigid format. No longer does a person need…

5 years ago

What are conversion rates and can e-commerce platforms increase them?

Not everyone who visits your e-commerce website will buy from you. While this is to be expected, one of the…

5 years ago

How UK Challenger Banks Can Break The Marketing Stalemate

The UK's challenger banks have been snatching up market share for years, leading to massive funding packages and sky-high valuations.…

5 years ago

Why SMEs benefit ‘massively’ from contactless payments

A recent study has declared that SMEs benefit 'massively' from accepting cashless payments from customers. According to the research, which…

5 years ago

How APAC eCommerce Merchants Can Improve Delivery, Trust, and Payment Fragmentation

The Asia-Pacific e-commerce market has seen explosive growth in recent years thanks to some of the highest consumer technology adoption…

5 years ago

How embracing technology can help your hospitality business.

Trying to get a foot hold – a toe hold, even – in the hospitality business can be hair-raising, scary…

5 years ago

Revolutionary trends in e-commerce.

The convenience and effectiveness of e-commerce have made it a rapidly growing method of transaction globally. The constant technological advancements…

5 years ago

Do you need Wi-Fi for a card reader to work?

We are becoming an increasingly cashless society More and more people are utilising contactless card payments, which means fewer people…

5 years ago

What businesses need to know about PSD2

Designed to improve fraud prevention Coming into force on the 14th September 2019, the Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) rules, part…

5 years ago

How Do Card Machines Work?

Bank cards are ever growing as a method of payment in the UK and it is predicted that by 2026,…

5 years ago

What’s a Virtual Terminal?

The future of chip & PIN technology centres around two main goals in payment processing: to be faster and to…

5 years ago

How Modern FinTech Is Helping Businesses Overcome Their Biggest Payment Challenges

Commercial enterprises can rarely establish a payment delivery platform alone. Here’s how Rapyd’s FinTech-as-a-service solution can help. It’s not easy…

5 years ago

Why is PCI P2PE compliance important?

P2PE (Point to Point encryption) is a secure way to process POS payments. The moment the card is swiped, the…

5 years ago

What’s the difference between iPOS and ePOS?

If you’re new to the world of taking card payments, then there’s a lot of terminology to get to grips…

5 years ago

What happens if my chip & PIN card machine loses signal?

In 2016, payments made by chip & PIN cards overtook payments made by cash, showing that it is vital for…

5 years ago

How SMBs can achieve a better work-life balance?

Running a business can be incredibly challenging. These challenges are only increased when the business is just getting off the…

5 years ago

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