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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

State AGs seek help curbing e-cig sales to minors

A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from 24 states, New York City and Puerto Rico want credit card and payment processing companies to help them combat illegal sales of e-cigarettes. The letter-writing initiative is the first step in an effort to duplicate a collaborative campaign undertaken 20-plus years ago to reduce youth access to conventional cigarettes sold online.

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Online Edition – Issue 26:04:02

Does vendor lock-in have a future?

For years, the dominant narrative in merchant acquiring centered on a simple promise: one platform, one provider, one seamless experience. While not universally embraced, the model gained traction, as bundled solutions promised to reduce complexity and accelerate growth. This approach helped define integrated payments and fueled the rise of platforms like Square and Lightspeed, where merchants willingly paid a premium for technology that solved real business problems.

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Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

May 1st, 2026

How ISOs Stay Competitive in Today’s Market

The payments landscape is changing fast, and many ISOs are struggling to keep up. In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Ben Griefer, COO of Maverick Payments, to break down what it really takes to stay competitive today, from choosing the right upstream partners to balancing risk, operations, and sales focus.

They dive into the tradeoffs between going direct vs partnering, how infrastructure decisions impact growth, and why the most successful ISOs are doubling down on sales while leveraging the right back-end support. If you’re building or scaling an ISO, this episode offers a clear look at what’s working right now, and where the industry is headed.

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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. 

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