Welcome to the Kentucky Merchant Services blog—your go-to resource for clear, practical guidance on navigating international payment fees, global card processing, and secure merchant transactions. Our articles are created to help business owners, finance teams, and entrepreneurs make informed decisions without the confusion of industry jargon or hidden agendas.
Explore comprehensive guides on how to reduce international merchant fees, avoid unnecessary charges, and understand the true cost of accepting payments from customers around the world. Whether you’re new to global e-commerce or managing high-volume international transactions, our blog offers up-to-date information, expert tips, and actionable solutions for optimizing your payment processes.
September 24, 20260 Comment
Kentucky's Local Restaurant Tax: Which Cities Charge It, Who Keeps the Money, and How to Ring It Up With the 6% State Tax
Kentucky imposes a 6% statewide sales tax and has no ordinary local sales and use taxes. Separately, cities author...
September 24, 20260 Comment
Kentucky Now Taxes Dozens of Services at 6%: How to Tell If Yours Is on the List and How to Start Collecting
Kentucky sales tax on services is 6% when the service is specifically made taxable by statute—not simply because...
March 24, 20262 Comment
Kentucky Merchants and Form 1099-K: How to Reconcile Processor Reports Before Tax Season
Running a business in Kentucky means more than just selling. Every transaction must be recorded, tracked, and repo...
September 13, 20250 Comment
Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): Should Merchants Allow It?
Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) can make shopping easier for international customers by letting them pay in their...
July 9, 20250 Comment
How to Choose the Right Global Payment Gateway for Your Business
Choosing the right international payment gateway today signals your commitment to both growing your revenue and ke...
July 1, 20250 Comment
How Small Businesses in Kentucky Can Lower Credit Card Processing Costs
For small businesses in Kentucky, every dollar counts. Whether you're running a local bakery in Lexington, a bouti...
July 1, 20250 Comment
The Importance of Local Support in Choosing a Payment Processor
Every business, whether large or small, relies on smooth and reliable payment processing. While most companies foc...
July 1, 20250 Comment
What Kentucky Merchants Should Know About Interchange-Plus Pricing
For small business owners in Kentucky, managing expenses is key to profitability. One of the most misunderstood bu...
July 1, 20252 Comment
Adapting Payment Solutions to Rural and Urban Business Needs in Kentucky
Kentucky is a state with deep roots and wide-ranging diversity. From the bustling streets of Louisville and Lexing...