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Breaking News
Friday, May 29, 2026
Dual pricing solutions, partnerships gain traction
As dual pricing continues to gain traction across the industry, its ability to address a universal challenge will keep it top of mind among merchants and service providers moving forward.
Online Edition – Issue 26:05:02
The litigious nature of interchange
Litigation over interchange continues, seemingly unabated. With merchant gripes taking years, in some cases decades, to play out in the courts, some are turning to the states for legislative relief.
Our flipbook edition
Calendar of Events
Events
June 8, 2026
June 9, 2026
Visa Payments Forum (VPF) 2026
June 23, 2026
July 22, 2026
July 27, 2026
Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
Desmond Nicholson
Desmond Nicholson, a 30-year veteran in the merchant payments processing industry, has held various senior management positions, including president of training and education at First Data Corp. He has trained hundreds of sales executives, some of whom are among today's most respected payments leaders.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
May 16th, 2026
How Does Payment Processing Work?
In this replay episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James Shepherd revisits one of our foundational conversations: What is payment processing? James delivers a straightforward, easy-to-understand explanation of how credit card processing works, covering the basics of authorization and settlement, along with the roles of processors, acquirers, and merchant accounts.
Whether you're new to payments or just need a refresher, this episode is a great starting point for understanding the moving parts behind every transaction and how they connect to merchant sales. To hear this week’s latest edition of Today in Payments with Patti Murphy, be sure to tune into the audio version of the podcast.
Company profile from GS260401
Meet the dual-pricing originators
Established in 1989, incorporated in 1991 and reincorporated in 2004, MBNCARD continues to grow and expand, led by original founder and owner, Jerry Cain. Guided by his vision to balance quality with affordability, driven by customer service, MBN is now seen as the gold standard in merchant card services and payment processing solutions.
