ChargeForward With Chargebacks911

Video Podcast Replay – Audio from a ChargeForward Conversations video podcast with experts from Chargebacks911 and Worldpay As platforms become the new gatekeepers in the payments ecosystem, understanding and leveraging integrated payments is now a competitive necessity. In this episode of ChargeForward Conversations, Jarrod Wright is joined by Grant Evans—VP of Sales and Partnerships at Worldpay for Platforms International and author of The Payments Shed Newsletter—to unpack what embedded payments really mean, why smart platforms are monetizing them, and how to balance ease, cost, and scalability. Whether you’re exploring integrated payments for the first time or refining your existing setup, this episode delivers the insights needed to optimize your payment stack. What you’ll discover: What integrated payments actually are (and how they differ from the Frankenstein alternatives) Why platforms like Shopify have become case studies in embedded payments done right The pros and cons of going with a closed ecosystem When paying a premium is actually\the smarter move The hidden costs of flexibility in a non-integrated setup Why speed to market can make or break your payments strategy How Worldpay for Platforms enables scalability, compliance, and better monetization. Grant Evans shares a deep dive into how integrated payment infrastructures are revolutionizing platforms, reducing friction for merchants, and giving businesses the tools to scale faster and smarter. From real-world Shopify comparisons to technical onboarding considerations, this episode cuts through the noise and helps you understand the real-world implications of building versus embedding your payment stack. Whether you’re a platform provider, a merchant, or a fintech leader, this conversation is your crash course on the embedded payments movement. Presentations by Jarrod Wright and Grant Evans author of The Payments Shed Newsletter

Video Webinar Replay – Audio from an earlier webinar with experts from Chargebacks911 From the rise of biometrics to alternative payment options and AI-powered transactions, new developments in technology will have a major impact on the payments industry in 2025. What should merchants embrace? What should they look out for? And most importantly, how can they leverage new trends and technology into 12 months of profits? In this episode we take a look at some of the payments trends industry professionals are seeing for the next year. We’ll also offer some expert tips for how to implement new technologies to optimize revenue and protect your business from fraud and chargebacks. What you’ll learn when you listen to this podcast: How “Click to Cancel” may disrupt subscription billing The pros and cons of AI in fraud prevention & detection Palm-based payments and other advances in biometrics How banks plan to compete with Apple Pay & Google Wallet Potential impacts of generative AI on fraud Presentations by Justin Clements, Tennie Thurman and Zak Matthews

Webinar Replay – Audio from an earlier webinar with experts from Chargebacks911 and FlexPay Failed payment recovery is crucial, but the amount of retries are limited: most card networks allow only 15 attempts over 30 days. For high-risk merchants with lower thresholds, multiple retries can lower risk scores and make recovery even harder. Is there a way to evaluate failed payments to know which ones can be recovered? In this webinar we look at strategies for handling chargebacks and failed payments while maintaining the health of your MIDs. What you’ll learn when you listen to this Podcast: Understanding ambiguous decline codes across issuers Identifying which payments warrant a retry Why recovery is important to the user experience Hard declines vs. soft declines: how does recovery differ? How chargeback prevention impacts recovery When — and when not — to involve customers in recovery Webinar presentations by Justin Clements and Ray Watson

Webinar Replay – Audio from an earlier webinar with experts from Chargebacks911 and bankful From major retailers all the way down to small online stores, merchants are gearing up for holiday season sales. What’s different this year for online retailers? What should they embrace, what should they look out for, and how can they leverage holiday sales into 12 months of profits? In this podcast we explore how the right holiday preparations can help even high-risk merchants increase sales, optimize revenue, and protect themselves from fraud and chargebacks. What you’ll learn when you listen to this podcast: How digital wallets are increasing conversions Driving holiday sales from your site The role of the processor in fraud prevention Detecting and preventing friendly fraud Using subscriptions to optimize holiday sales revenue Webinar presentations by Justin Clements and Kellen Rayner

Webinar Replay – Audio from an earlier webinar with experts from Chargebacks911 and Basis Theory Many emerging payment methods are built around tokenization. Replacing sensitive card data with temporary identifiers makes tokenization a powerful, cost-effective way to offer transaction security. Is it powerful enough to finally KO chargebacks stemming from fraudulent transactions? We look at how tokenization can help merchants offer more alternative payment methods while maintaining data security and increasing revenue. What you’ll learn when you listen to this Podcast: How tokenization works, and why it matters for payments Why tokenized payments are safer… but not dispute-proof Network tokens vs. universal tokens: how do they differ? Webinar presentations by Justin Clements and Colin Luce

Webinar Replay – Audio from an earlier webinar with experts from Chargebacks911 and Payway Card-not-present transactions are a huge opportunity for fraudsters. When customers are victims of fraud, they lose trust in you. Luckily, there are ways to leverage payment data to prevent fraudulent transactions and retain the confidence of your customers. Join us on Thursday, March 14, 2024 as we look at how data security can be part of an overall strategy to lower costs and mitigate risk. How tokens safeguard you and your customers Ensuring that the customer is actually the cardholder Delivering fraud prevention and a frictionless checkout Preparing for the new PCI-DSS 4.0 security standard How authentication can lead to reduced chargebacks Webinar presentations by Justin Clements and Kimberly Miller

Webinar Replay – Audio from an earlier webinar with experts from Chargebacks911 and AirlinePros For airlines seeking to venture into new markets, it’s crucial to grasp the full spectrum of possibilities and hurdles. While new markets can augment your earnings, they also introduce new uncertainties, including currency exchanges and chargebacks. Listen as we delve into strategies for growing your earnings while minimizing the inherent risks associated with credit card acceptance chargebacks. Balancing the rewards and risks of credit card acceptance Harnessing the Power of Introductory Offers: Boosting Sales While Managing Risk The Art of Chargeback Rebuttals: Timing and Precision are Key Competent Chargeback Management on a Limited Budget Navigating Time Zones, Holidays, and Dispute Resolution Webinar presentations by Harlan Hutson and Shreyas Nanavati