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The Difference Between Virtual Cards vs. Physical Cards for Businesses

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• June 1, 2021
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Physical and virtual cards can serve the same purpose of facilitating work-related payments, but these solutions have vast foundational and functional differences. Physical credit or debit cards are plastic cards issued to employees to use for company spending. This traditional purchasing card features the cardholder's name, card number, and a…

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Know Your Customer (KYC) for Prepaid Cards

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• May 13, 2021
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Prepaid cards are a popular method for handling money, but they're also subject to misuse. With growing regulations for these cards, Know Your Customer (KYC) and technological developments are critical to card issuers' safety and reputation. Regulations for Prepaid Cards As the world moves away from cash payments for the…

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Prepaid Payroll Cards for Business

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• May 7, 2021
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Companies have several options for paying their employees, from writing checks to depositing salaries directly into bank accounts. Another option is to issue payroll debit cards to each employee and pay them through the cards. Sometimes called pay cards, reloadable payroll cards can simplify the process of getting paid for…

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Prepaid Cards vs. Gift Cards

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• April 29, 2021
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"Cash or card?" It's a common question when people are completing a purchase in-person. Depending on the size of the purchase, card is usually the answer. Today's consumer has more options than ever before when paying by card. They can use a credit card, a debit card, a prepaid card, or…

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Why Marketing Agencies Should Use Virtual Cards for Ad Spend

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• April 22, 2021
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Pay-per-click advertising (PPC) has revolutionized marketing, making it affordable for companies of all sizes. When brands use PPC, their ads appear on search engines such as Google or Bing or as sponsored posts on Facebook and other social media sites, depending on where the brand is advertising. Instead of paying…

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Benefits of Private Label Cards for Businesses & Consumers

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• April 7, 2021
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Who's the most valuable customer for a business? A customer who's loyal and who returns again and again. Companies with loyal customers tend to grow their revenues 2.5 times as quickly as their competitors. Your company has several options for boosting customer loyalty and, with it, your revenues. One option is to…

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The Benefits of White Label Prepaid Cards

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• April 2, 2021
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Today's consumers have more options than ever when it comes to managing their money. Instead of getting paid by check or cash, which they then deposit into a bank account, many people opt to get paid via a reloadable prepaid card. Prepaid cards give people instant access to money. They…

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Travel and Expense Cards for Traveling Teams

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• March 25, 2021
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Handling expenses for traveling teams can feel overly complicated. With prepaid travel and expense (T&E) cards, you can feel confident about how your team uses company funds. Consider the benefits these cards have for your financial reporting. The Financial Challenges of a Traveling Team When you manage a workforce that…

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Benefits of Merchant-Funded Rewards Cards

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• March 22, 2021
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As cashback rewards and points systems become steadily less appealing to cardholders, merchant-funded rewards (MFRs) offer a fresh way to keep customers interested. How do merchant incentive programs work, and what makes them more effective than points systems? Hydrogen provides a brief explanation as to how merchant incentive programs can…

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5 Ways to Use eCommerce Gift Cards for Loyalty

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• March 16, 2021
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Gift card benefits for customers can make a huge difference in how much they shop on your eCommerce site. Encouraging loyalty leads to more success for your business, so you want customers to keep coming back. Below are five ways you can use a gift card loyalty program to keep…

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