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EMV, NFC, and Card-Present Payments: A Guide to Secure Payment Methods

This post breaks down the difference between EMV chip transactions and NFC contactless payments, covering what each one protects against, how the EMV liability shift can put fraud losses on your business if your terminals are outdated, and what it means for your checkout experience either way.

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How Does a Credit Card Transaction Actually Work?

This post dissects everything that happens during a card transaction, step by step, starting with the moment a customer pays and ending when funds are deposited into the merchant's account. Along the way, it covers authorization, batching, settlement, and where interchange fees come into play.

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Who Are the 5 Key Players in Credit Card Processing?

Ever wonder what actually happens when a customer swipes their card? Five key players work together behind the scenes: the issuing bank, the card brands, the processor, the payment gateway, and the sponsor bank. This breakdown covers who's who and what each one is responsible for.

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Propelr Partners with Atrium to Bring Integrated Payments to Campus Communities

Propelr has partnered with Atrium Campus, a leading provider of cloud-native campus card management solutions, to embed secure payment acceptance directly into the Atrium platform, enabling institutions to seamlessly integrate modern payment capabilities into their campus technology ecosystem.

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Propelr Launches 3am ET Cutoff for Next-Day Funding: A Game-Changer for Cash Flow

Late-night businesses no longer have to choose between capturing every sale and getting paid quickly. Learn how Propelr's new 3am ET cutoff gives merchants greater flexibility and faster access to funds.

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How Propelr, FreedomPay, and DRIVE Are Redefining Payments for Automotive Shops

Discover how DrivePay combines integrated payments, modern commerce technology, and dedicated support to simplify operations and improve the customer experience for automotive businesses.

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The Modern Approach to Marketing for Payment Sales Agents

Payment sales agents need more than competitive rates to stand out. This article explores how a modern approach to marketing helps agents build trust, communicate value clearly, and grow stronger, longer-lasting merchant relationships.

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Full Throttle into 2026: How Propelr Is Redefining the Merchant Experience

The Prop plane is kicking 2026 off strong — setting our sights on higher altitudes in the months ahead. As a wholesale ISO, we now fully control the merchant experience across our supported platforms.

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