Managing payment risk with smarter monitoring and control

As payment volumes grow, merchants need better visibility into risk metrics and the ability to respond quickly to suspicious activity....

Meet Team finby: Interview with Martin Halgoš, Head of Operations

As part of our interview series, we introduce you to the people who make finby what it is. This time,...

Mastercard Scam Merchant Monitoring Program: What’s changing in July 2026?

Mastercard is strengthening its approach to scam prevention. Effective 24 July 2026, new monitoring requirements introduce clearly defined investigation triggers,...

How Europeans pay online: The payment methods driving conversions

To succeed in Europe’s e-commerce market, merchants must adapt to local payment preferences that vary widely from country to country....

Meet Team finby: Interview with Nancy Tauberová, Account Manager

In this interview, we introduce the people behind finby. This time, we sat down with Nancy Tauberová, Account Manager, to...

Navigating Europe’s complex payment landscape

At Money20/20 Europe, finby CEO David Rintel explains why local payment preferences are shaping the future of payments across Europe.

Meet Team finby: Interview with Karin Milková, Chief Commercial Officer

Meet Karin Milková, finby’s Chief Commercial Officer, and discover her journey from customer support to leadership, her approach to client...

The rise of European schemes

This article summarizes the presentation from Merchant Payments Ecosystem 2026, where our CEO, David Rintel, explored the rise of European...

Stripe Alternatives: How to find the right payment partner for your business

Choosing the right payment service provider can have a significant impact on your business, from checkout conversion and customer experience...

Payments as a growth engine: How finby helps businesses scale

Payments have become much more than a technical necessity in the background of a business. Today, they influence conversion, customer...

The rise of one-click payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Click to Pay & BLIK One Click 

Online payments are evolving faster than ever. Customers today expect a simple, fast, and secure payment experience without unnecessary steps....

The role of online payments in successful subscription businesses

For subscription merchants, getting payments right isn’t just technical, it’s strategic. Read on to learn how optimized recurring billing, diverse...

How to Build a Strong Checkout: Payment Innovations That Drive Conversions

A frictionless checkout isn’t just faster, it drives revenue. Discover how payment innovations such as one-click flows, tokenization, and localized...

The most popular payment methods in Europe: Why localisation is the key to conversion

To succeed in Europe’s e-commerce market, merchants must adapt to local payment preferences that vary widely from country to country....

VAMP Ratio in Practice: Which Merchants Are Affected Most and Why

Visa’s revamped Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) brings consolidated risk monitoring and new compliance benchmarks for fraud and disputes. Here’s what...

Understanding the Latest Changes in Visa’s Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP)

We previously shared an overview of the Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP). In this blog, we highlight the latest updates,...

Meet Team finby: Interview with Lucia Kamhalová, Marketing Specialist

Let us introduce you to Lucia Kamhalová, Marketing Specialist at TrustPay, in this interview.

Changes to Visa’s Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP)

Effective April 1, 2025, Visa is introducing enhancements to its fraud and dispute monitoring framework, consolidating existing programs into the...

Network Tokenization: The next step in payment security and efficiency

Secure and seamless payment processing is more critical than ever in an increasingly digital world. Network tokenization has emerged as a...

Meet Team finby: Interview with Kristína Pénzesová, Head of Organization and HR

Let us introduce you to Kristína, Head of Organization and HR at finby, in this interview.

Meet Team finby: Interview with Adam Bunčák, Risk Specialist

Let us introduce you to Adam, Risk Specialist at TrustPay, in this interview.

How to improve approval rates for online transactions: Key insights for merchants

For merchants, improving approval rates for online transactions is crucial for maintaining revenue flow and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Meet Team finby: Interview with Marek Žilinský, Product Specialist

Let us introduce you to Marek, Product Specialist at finby, in this interview.

Meet Team finby: Interview with Veronika Klúcsik, Head of Due Diligence

Let us introduce you to Veronika, Head of Due Diligence at TrustPay, in this interview.

Meet Team finby: Interview with Soňa Kostanjevcová, Risk Manager

Let us introduce you to Soňa, Risk Manager at TrustPay, in this interview.

The changing landscape of online payments in Europe

This article summarizes the presentation from the Merchant Payments Ecosystem 2024, shedding light on the evolving landscape of online transactions...

A better checkout starts with less friction

In ecommerce, the checkout experience can make the difference between a completed purchase and an abandoned cart. Customers expect payments...

The Revolution of Open Banking: A Game-Changer for Financial Services

In an era characterized by technological advancement and innovation, the financial industry is not exempt from transformation. In this rapidly...

Meet Team finby: Interview with Eliška Hutníková, Head of Compliance

Let us introduce you to Eliška, Head of Compliance at TrustPay, in this interview.

Mastering Refunds: Streamlining the Process and Preventing Misuse

In the world of e-commerce, refunds are a necessary aspect of customer service. While no business wants to see customers...

SEPA Direct Debit

In today's digital age, transferring funds has never been easier, with multiple payment methods available, including bank transfers, credit cards,...

Meet Team finby: Interview with Michal Lukáčik, Payment Specialist

Let us introduce you to Michal, Payment Specialist at TrustPay, in this interview.

Digital wallets: What they are and how they work

The advent of technology has brought about a revolution in the world of finance, making it easier for people to...

Everything you need to know about card-on-file

Card-on-file (CoF) is a popular way of storing credit or debit card details to make recurring purchases easier and faster...

The outlook for non-European forex and gambling operators

E-commerce merchants operating outside the Europe region contracting payment service providers via Europe-based payment agents might face a new challenge...

Meet Team finby: Interview with Richard Tési, Deputy CEO

In our blogs, we continually introduce our skillful members of the finby team. Let us introduce you to the Deputy...

Prevent the chargebacks with Rapid Dispute Resolution (RDR)

Prevent your business from chargebacks and disputes today. What special pre-dispute tool keeps the sellers’ chargeback ratio low? Find out...

Don’t let risk management block your conversions

The boost in online sales during COVID has come with a dark underside. Both friendly and deliberate fraud has risen...

Is your acquirer adding value?

Merchants have to deal with a larger, more complex range of operational challenges than ever before – and the payments...

Payment fraud de-mystified

Payment fraud is one of the key ongoing challenges faced by e-commerce merchants, as fraudsters' tactics and the technology to...

Bolster the battle against chargebacks

Chargebacks can be costly and time-consuming for merchants. Discover how proactive fraud refunds can help prevent chargebacks, reduce costs and...