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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Christine Ochefu

From security to service: five things to consider when choosing a digital payments platform

Industries - Retail - Making tech work for you
A modern business needs to be able to take payments online as well as in-store Photograph: PR IMAGE

No matter how bricks-and-mortar your business is, it’s likely that you have a digital presence. And making your business digital-friendly is essential, particularly if you are selling online.

You might have social media sussed, just about sorted your website, and have plans to expand to new markets. The next piece of the puzzle is ensuring a smooth customer payments process. But it’s a decision that requires careful consideration. Get online payments wrong, and it can be irritating for your customers. Or, even worse, unsafe – and a data crisis waiting to happen.

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