Beyond Swiping: 10 Alternative Payment Methods Your Customers Actually Want

While traditional credit card processing remains essential, today’s consumers are demanding more payment options than ever before. According to recent research, 81% of consumers consider flexible payment options important, with 44% expecting to use digital wallets more frequently in 2025 . At Merchant Service Depot, we’ve seen how implementing alternative payment methods transforms customer experience and boosts revenue. Whether you’re …

AGENT GUIDE TO: Total Acceptance Payment Gateway vs. Traditional Gateway.

Our Field Guide to Comparing Traditional Payment Gateways and Merchant Service Depot’s Total Acceptance Gateway (TAG) This guide provides a comprehensive comparison between traditional payment gateways and Merchant Service Depot’s Total Acceptance Gateway (TAG), segmented by key functionalities. Each section also explores scenarios where a sales representative can either win or lose a deal based on how these features are …

The Rise of Commercial Card Issuing: What Merchants Need to Know

The Shift in Payments   For years, merchants have focused on payment acceptance — ensuring customers could pay easily and securely. But the next frontier in financial technology (fintech) is card issuing . Commercial card issuing is transforming how businesses manage expenses, track data, and unlock new revenue streams. It’s not just about processing transactions anymore — it’s about owning …

Empowering ISOs with MSD’s Partnership Programs

Empowering ISOs with MSD’s Partnership Programs   Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) play a pivotal role in the payment processing ecosystem, and Merchant Service Depot (MSD) is dedicated to empowering them with the tools and resources needed to succeed. Our partnership programs provide extensive training that ensures ISOs are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the industry.   MSD emphasizes relationship …

ISO / ISV / PARTNER MODELS: THE POWER BEHIND PAYMENT INNOVATION

Behind every successful payment experience, there’s a network of partners working together — Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), and technology providers.They’re the invisible engine driving the future of digital payments — connecting businesses, platforms, and technology under one ecosystem.   Why It Matters: For ISOs — It’s all about flexibility. You can white-label powerful payment technology, manage …

EMBEDDED FINANCE: THE NEXT BIG MOVE FOR MERCHANTS

In the world of digital payments, one trend is redefining how businesses operate — Embedded Finance.Instead of sending users to separate banking or payment apps, financial tools like payments, lending, and cards are built right into your platform. It’s seamless. It’s faster. And it’s changing how merchants, ISVs, and platforms make money. Why It Matters: Simpler user experience — Customers …