Category: Vellis News

  • What is Multi-Currency Pricing (MCP)?

    What is Multi-Currency Pricing (MCP)?

    Multi-currency pricing (MCP) is a feature that lets businesses show and accept payments in the currency their customers use every day. Instead of seeing prices in just USD or EUR, shoppers can view them in their own local currency such as GBP, JPY, or AUD, making the buying process feel more familiar and trustworthy.

  • Multi-Currency Payment Gateway: Definition

    Multi-Currency Payment Gateway: Definition

    A multi-currency payment gateway is a digital tool that allows businesses to accept payments from customers in different currencies, all through a single, streamlined system. It acts as the bridge between the customer’s preferred payment method and the merchant’s account, automatically handling currency conversion and processing.

  • How to Open a Foreign Currency Bank Account​?

    How to Open a Foreign Currency Bank Account​?

    A foreign currency bank account is a type of account that lets you hold, send, or receive money in a currency other than your country’s local one. Unlike standard domestic accounts, which only deal in the local currency, these accounts are designed to manage international payments without constant currency conversion.

  • Understanding the Four-Party Model in Card Payments

    Understanding the Four-Party Model in Card Payments

    The four party payment process model is the standard setup behind most credit and debit card transactions. It outlines how payments move between four main players: the cardholder (who makes the purchase), the merchant (who sells the goods or services), the acquiring bank (which processes payments for the merchant), and the issuing bank (which gave…

  • Payment Facilitator vs Payment Service Provider

    Payment Facilitator vs Payment Service Provider

    A payment facilitator (PayFac) is a company that allows businesses, especially smaller ones, to accept payments quickly by onboarding them as sub-merchants under its master account. A payment service provider (PSP), on the other hand, connects merchants to various payment methods and processors but usually requires each business to set up its own merchant account.

  • Veterinary Credit Card Processing Fees

    Veterinary Credit Card Processing Fees

    Running a veterinary clinic requires caring for both animals and your business operations. Some hidden costs can quietly eat into your bottom line, such as veterinary credit card processing fees. Understanding these fees lets you protect profitability and ensure your clinic runs smoothly.  In this article, we’ll break down what these fees mean, what they…

  • What Is Sliding Scale Therapy

    What Is Sliding Scale Therapy

    The cost of therapy can be a big barrier for many people seeking help. While mental health awareness is growing, affordability often keeps individuals from following through with treatment. 

  • What Is Text-to-Pay?

    What Is Text-to-Pay?

    Text-to-pay is a modern, mobile-based payment solution that lets businesses send customers a secure payment link through a simple text message. Instead of logging into a portal or making a call, the customer just taps the link, enters their payment info, and they’re done, often in under a minute. It’s fast, easy, and designed for…

  • Improving Patient Collections in a Mental Health Practice

    Improving Patient Collections in a Mental Health Practice

    One of the most important parts of keeping your mental health business financially-healthy while providing care is improving patient collections. This is the entire journey of collecting payments from patients, starting from clear communication about fees to sending invoices, processing payments, and following up on overdue balances.

  • How to Stay Compliant While Prescribing Weight Loss Medications

    How to Stay Compliant While Prescribing Weight Loss Medications

    The demand for medical weight loss treatments is skyrocketing, fueled by the popularity of GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). With this surge comes tighter regulatory scrutiny for in-person and online clinics.