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The Importance of Managing Fraud with Your Debit Card Program

• hydrogen
• June 28, 2022
• cards / embedded finance

Fraud relating to debit cards is becoming an increasingly serious problem in the financial services industry. It is imperative that debit card issuers provide stringent security systems to protect the data and finances of their customers.  Fortunately, this is possible with a number of processes related to identity authentication and…

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What is Web3?

• hydrogen
• June 21, 2022
• embedded finance / fintech

The internet is constantly changing and developing. New ideas and systems are being proposed and experimented all the time. After all, the internet is in its youth and is far from a finished product. Users, companies, and investors are always looking for ways to increase its usefulness and efficiency.  Web3…

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What does crypto on-ramp and off-ramp mean?

• hydrogen
• June 16, 2022
• crypto

Cryptocurrency can open up a whole world of exciting opportunities, but it also comes with its own set of particular financial workings, nuances, and vocabulary. These technicalities and terminology can often get in the way of making cryptocurrency accessible and understandable to the average user, if they’re not sufficiently explained.…

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What is the difference between custodial and non-custodial wallets?

• hydrogen
• June 13, 2022
• crypto

Cryptocurrency has seen a huge increase in popularity over the past few years and a wide variety of people are increasingly becoming investors, often without significant prior experience in investing.  Understanding the difference between custodial and non-custodial wallets is an important step in understanding cryptocurrency. When buying any form of…

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Benefits of Client Funded Rewards

• hydrogen
• June 6, 2022
• cards / embedded finance

In a crowded market, businesses are always looking for new ways to gain and maintain customers. While standard loyalty cards are a traditional method for maintaining loyal customers, businesses are increasingly turning to more personalized and blended options for loyalty programs, such as client-funded rewards.  But how do client-funded reward…

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Benefits of Branded Debit Cards for the Pet Industry

• hydrogen
• May 18, 2022
• cards

It's no secret that pet parents love spending money on their dogs, cats, birds, fish, or other animal friends. In 2021, United States consumers spent $123.6 billion on their pets. Expenditures ranged from pet food to pet supplies and vet care to grooming and other services.  The amount people spend…

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What are Demand Deposit Accounts (DDAs)?

• hydrogen
• May 16, 2022
• DDA

If you have been presented with the option to open a Demand Deposit Account, but you are unsure what that is, this post will provide you with all the information you’ll need to know. While the acronym and the name might sound complicated, Demand Deposit Accounts (DDAs) are pretty straightforward…

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Card Link Offers: The Ultimate O2O Solution

• hydrogen
• May 12, 2022
• cards / embedded finance

Businesses are constantly looking for new ways to keep their existing customers engaged and happy, while continuing to grow their user base. This can be a complex balancing act, however, it can become a reality with Card Linked Offers. Why Card Linked Offers Make Sense Customer loyalty programs can vary…

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Branded Debit Cards for the Travel Industry

• hydrogen
• May 9, 2022
• cards

The travel industry has seen plenty of growth and changes over the past few years. The rise of the sharing economy has allowed more people to enter the industry, whether they're hosting guests in their spare rooms, leading tours, or letting people rent their boats or other vehicles. The sharing…

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7 Reasons to Use Debit Cards for 1099 or Gig Worker Payments

• hydrogen
• April 27, 2022
• cards / payments

As companies work with more 1099 or gig workers, a common concern is how to provide gig worker payments. Hiring more gig workers over full-time employees can help you save costs on full-time benefits like retirement and health care, but you should keep in mind that many gig workers look…

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