Learn what you should look for in a WooCommerce payment gateway to grow your cross-border sales and make the most of global ecommerce. Choosing the right WooCommerce payment gateway is fundamental in achieving more growth by making the online payment…
Learn the pros and cons of the official WooCommerce payments extension to determine if it’s right for you. WooCommerce is an ecommerce plugin designed for merchants who have WordPress websites. The base product is free and has thousands of extensions…
Unlock the full potential of these 8 APAC nations by understanding consumers’ preferred payment methods. Southeast Asia has emerged as the roaring lion of ecommece. Growing your business across these markets requires a deep understanding of international payment methods (Carlin).…
Magento is one of the top ecommerce platforms in the United States and increasingly around the world too. Nearly 200,000 websites use Magento and yours could be one of them. But, what is Magento? Magento is an ecommerce website platform…
Omnichannel ecommerce and supply chain innovation. eCommerce has grown rapidly worldwide. In fact, from 2014 to 2020, it has seen a massive 220% growth rate. To date, this market is worth over $4.2 trillion and climbing. By 2024, the global…
Discover which of the top international Magento payment plugins is right for your business. Merchants looking to present a professional online presence have a wide range of ecommerce platforms to choose from, one of the best of which is Magento.…
How to choose the Magento payment gateway plugin you need to drive sales everywhere you do business. What Is a Payment Gateway? Payment Gateways allow merchants to accept credit card payments and other payment types online by collecting customer and…
Discover the Popular eCommerce Trends and Online Payment Methods in Malaysia to See Why This Emerging Market is Poised for Growth. Malaysia is a hot destination for businesses looking to expand to emerging markets. Malaysia is the 35th largest market…
South Africa is Rapidly Digitizing, So Are Its Economy and Payment Methods. Here Are South Africa's Top Payment Methods. Selling directly to consumers and accepting B2B payments in South Africa requires a deep understanding of South Africa’s top payment methods.…
eCommerce is Primed to Prosper in the Philippines The Philippines is one of Asia’s most exciting and dynamic countries. In a population of almost 110 million people, about 60 million people are connected to the internet (World Factbook). Given the…
Your guide to capitalizing on the growing Latin American ecommerce market by offering local payment methods. Accepting cross-border payments in Latin America means understanding the market, so merchants looking to trade in the region should ensure they approach it in…
Merchants must understand that the UK payments market is in a state of flux – and learn how to leverage this for eCommerce sales. This blog covers trends up to 2022. Looking for the most recent data? Read our latest…
4 Key Benefits of Payment-as-a-Service Platforms As the global economy becomes increasingly connected, business owners everywhere cannot afford for their payments systems to lag behind. More complex compliance demands, along with evolving consumer behaviors and increased instances of fraud all…
Rapyd provides Magento users with a sophisticated global ecommerce payment solution. Need a Magento Payment Solutions to accept local payment methods worldwide? Get the most from your ecommerce store with Rapyd’s comprehensive payments extension for Magento. Rapyd provides a single…
With the rise of cross-border ecommerce, more Devs are turning to Python as their language of choice. Going global is becoming increasingly complicated for eCom devs. Cross-border commerce by its very nature dictates that you need to bring multiple disparate…
Understand the impact of Brexit on selling and accepting payments in the UK. If you have a global ecommerce business, UK payments will probably be impacted by Brexit. Although the vote that decided the UK’s departure from Europe took place…
Rapyd Provides Magento Users with Sophisticated Global eCommerce Payment Solutions Need a Magento Payment Solutions to accept local payment methods worldwide? Get the most from your ecommerce store with Rapyd’s comprehensive payments extension for Magento. Rapyd provides a single integration…
How ecommerce payments will change in 2022. Starting an ecommerce company has never been easier thanks to ecommerce platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and Wix. Companies and entrepreneurs can now build their online stores in a matter of hours. At the…
Here’s how to choose the best fraud management software for your company. There’s a reason companies are seeking out the best fraud management systems right now. 2020 saw a massive increase in year-over-year ecommerce sales worldwide. According to an analysis…
Prepare for the coming wave of internet of things enabled payments. The IoT (internet of things) sector is growing by 15% every year, according to payments and banking analysts (Mercator Advisory Group). There are now more connected devices, like fridges,…
Inspiring ways businesses are using PWAs to reach and engage users. Mobile websites are fast, easy and inexpensive to produce, however, the user experience is not as good as that of a mobile app. Developing and maintaining a mobile app…
Do you know the best ecommerce payment methods for growing sales with your shoppers? Here’s how your global audience prefers to pay. The best ecommerce payment methods to offer in your online store often depends on the location of your…
Gain an advantage in any market by enabling different payment methods to meet customer needs and preferences. eCommerce continues to explode around the world in popularity and necessity, and the need for businesses to reach a global consumer audience is…
Look for Payment Processing Software with These Features To Power eCommerce Growth Having great payment processing software will be critical to merchants who wish to capitalize on the global ecommerce market, which is projected to be worth $5 trillion in…
Localize Payments to Reach More Customers Nearly 88% of merchants consider international sales essential to their long-term growth. Yet only 35% of ecommerce leaders feel fully prepared to handle international transactions. (Visa) To reach new markets, businesses need to make…
FinTech Magazine has Named Rapyd a Best Payment Processor on Their Top 10 Payment Companies List According to FinTech, Rapyd was included because we are “allowing consumers to access one of the world’s largest payment networks featuring over 900 locally-preferred…
What You Should Know When Exploring eWallet Payment Solutions Globally, digital wallet payment method adoption is projected to exceed 1.3 billion consumers by 2021, with Asia Pacific and some European markets leading the way. (Fintech News) Smartphones are now…
Global Digitization for US Based Companies Is Full of Challenges but Payments Doesn't Have to Be One of Them. Digitization is a vital part of business continuity, even more than new offerings or service expansions. And while global expansion can…
Subscriptions and Recurring Billing are Transforming Business Models Across Industries Across all businesses, subscription payment models are changing how consumers read, listen to music, manage their fitness, watch television and so much more. What is behind this trend and why…
The Challenge of Cross-Border eCommerce There is nothing that strikes more fear (and frustration) into an ecommerce manager’s heart than discovering that a big portion of their hard-won visitors jumped ship right before completing the sale. As more businesses are…
Accept Local Payment Methods in Shopify with the Rapyd Shopify Payments Plugin The ecommerce platform Shopify is an excellent choice for businesses looking to sell internationally and boost their global trade. While Shopify offers its own payment solution, you can…
Your Guide to Growing Cross-Border Sales, Increasing Cart Conversions and Successfully Navigating the South Korea Payment System With over 80% of its population using the internet,1 South Korea is the third-largest retail ecommerce market in APAC following China and Japan.…
Australian online purchases soared by more than 85 percent in August, compared to the same time last year1 Australia Post, which is hiring more than 4000 extra staff to keep up with demand, delivered to eight million households between March…
Brazilian Payment Preferences Driving Sales For Online Merchants Analysts have long eyed Brazil for its potential to host a Latin American ecommerce boom. Brazil is showing signs it can deliver on this promise by reforming its financial sector to create…
Pay Attention to the Fastest Growing Area of eCommerce When it comes to ecommerce, mobile is the place to be and effective in-app payment solutions are critical to success. Not only is mobile experiencing the fastest growth rates, but it…
The payments landscape is evolving because of fintech advances and the ever-shifting sands of consumer habits. From COVID creating an uptick towards contactless payments by customers, to voice commerce on devices like Alexa — here’s five payment trends to watch.…
COVID-19 Wasn’t the Only Thing Shaking Up the World of B2B eCommerce B2B ecommerce is growing nine times faster than all U.S. manufacturing and distributor/wholesaler sales.1 Broad factors are at play above and beyond the impacts of the virus. The…
Your Guide to B2B Payments Explained. The B2B payment landscape is evolving rapidly. As more businesses shift to digital selling, it’s important for merchants to understand the B2B payments ecosystem and its challenges and opportunities. With digital transformation ramping up,…
For European Merchants, It’s Time to Embrace a “Cards Plus” Strategy for Online Payment Methods When it comes to modern ecommerce and European payment methods, more is more. Cookie-cutter approaches that offer a limited number of payment options for ecommerce…
Mobile payments are fueling a lifestyle and eCommerce revolution – is your company ready? Every day, shoppers around the world are choosing to pay for their items with mobile devices in their hands instead of the cash and credit cards…
Understand and Simplify Payment Compliance to Protect Your Business and Customers With the surge in global eCommerce, it's more imperative than ever for online businesses to protect their revenue, reputation and customers. It's important to understand payment processing compliance, but…
Offering Local Payment Methods Online Helps Merchants and Marketplaces Stand Out The world is experiencing a tectonic shift in how people live, work and shop — with businesses across the globe scrambling to adapt. In this tough climate, businesses with…
For the most recent guide to payment and payout methods and ecommerce trends in Mexico, check out our research from 2022. In Mexico, government programs are improving internet connectivity, driving the adoption of digital payment methods and growing smartphone use…
Companies that Traditionally Relied on Cards Must Accept Mobile Payments or Risk Being Left Behind US consumers are more eager than ever for merchants to accept mobile payments, ewallets and other alternative payment methods. Merchants that enable customers to pay…
France is one of Europe's top online markets for fashion. French consumers favor credit cards, though their preferred payment methods vary based on what they're buying. Any company expanding into France should be prepared to offer all preferred local payment…
Platforms that Don’t Offer Real-Time Payments are at Risk of Losing their Sellers and Gig-Workers. Globally, 85% percent of gig economy workers would work more often if they could get paid faster, according to a recent analysis by PYMNTS.com.1 Gig…
The COVID-19 pandemic has made ecommerce an even more entrenched part of how we shop, buy and access products for daily needs. This effect is felt most in fast-growing ecommerce markets that were already experiencing large-scale shifts in consumer behaviors.…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy in startling ways. In the U.S. alone, nearly 17 million new people filed for unemployment in a three week period, and first-time claims have gone up 3,000% since early March. As a…
With the global COVID-19 Pandemic impacting every industry, innovative ecommerce leaders are looking for ways to grow while meeting consumers’ rapidly changing needs. Many digital content and digital subscription companies are seeing a global increase in demand and are eyeing…
Rise of Super Apps: The Next Wave Will Be Led by Innovators Who Integrate Fintech into Applications Marketplaces, social media apps, and gig-economy platforms in Asia are adding fintech to their offerings to create new sources of revenue and take…
The island nation of Indonesia is home to more than 200 ethnic groups1. With the world’s fourth-largest population and a GDP of over $1 trillion2, this archipelagic country boasts the biggest economy in Southeast Asia – a region brimming with…
This article covers payment trends from 2019 and 2020. For the most recent research read: eCommerce and Payment Trends: Brazil Brazil offers ecommerce leaders lucrative opportunities in the largest eCommerce market in Latin America1. Understanding how Brazilian consumers engage in digital…
For the most recent data on how Germany preferres to pay and be paid read: ECOMMERCE AND PAYMENT TRENDS: GERMANY Germany can be a challenging market for international ecommerce companies. It’s citizens favor German-made products — due in part to…
eCommerce sales ballooned to 691 billion1 Euros across Europe in 2019. While Europeans are united in their growing adoption of ecommerce, their preferences vary wildly when it comes to how they like to pay. European consumers demand trusted local payment…
When businesses seek fast-growing markets, they often think of Asia. But Latin America is a compelling choice for businesses with the know-how to meet local consumer payment preferences. Economic volatility and political unrest in countries, like Venezuela, tend to dominate…
The Asia-Pacific region accounts for nearly two-thirds of global transactions. To successfully tap into this market, ecommerce leaders must look beyond cards and popular ewallets like Alipay and WeChat Pay. “Too often, merchants and retailers enter APAC thinking that offering…