Payment Processing
Every article Stefan Ciancio has published on payment processing, with practical playbooks from running WebinarKit, Maker AI and PressPitch AI.
- How to Choose a Payment Processing Company (2026 Guide) - Choosing a payment processor is one of the most critical decisions a founder can make. This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from fee structures to the best providers for your business model in 2026.
- Stripe Payment Processing Fees Explained (2026 Founder's Guide) - As a founder who's processed millions through Stripe, I'm breaking down their entire fee structure for 2026. This is the real-world guide to what you'll actually pay, from standard rates to hidden costs, and how to lower your bill.
- Square Payment Processing: My 2026 Founder's Review - Is Square the right payment processor for your business in 2026? I break down Square's fees, features, and hidden costs based on my experience running SaaS companies and live events.
- Stripe Payment Processing: A Founder's 2026 Guide - A founder's honest review of Stripe payment processing in 2026, covering its fees, powerful features, and when you should (and shouldn't) use it for your business.
- Top Online Payment Processing Companies (2026 Guide) - Don't let payment processing sink your business. As a founder, I've seen it all. Here's my no-BS guide to choosing the right online payment processing company.
- Best Online Payment Processing Platform (2026 Review) - As a founder who's processed millions with platforms like Stripe for my companies WebinarKit and Maker AI, this is my unfiltered guide to choosing the best online payment processing platform for your business in 2026.
- Best Payment Processing Companies (2026 Operator's Guide) - As a founder who's processed millions in revenue across multiple businesses, I'm cutting through the noise. This is my operator's guide to choosing the right payment processing company.
- Payment Processing for Business: 2026 Founder's Guide - As a serial founder, I've managed millions in transactions. Here's my direct advice on choosing the right payment processing for your business, avoiding costly mistakes, and maximizing your profit.
- My Best Payment Processing Program Guide for 2026 - Don't let payment processing fees eat your profit. As a founder of WebinarKit and Maker AI, I'll show you how to choose the right payment processing program for your business stage, from startup to scale.
- Best Payment Processing Software (2026 Operator's Guide) - Don't just pick a payment processor, pick a growth partner. As a serial founder, I've used them all. Here's my unfiltered guide to the best payment processing software for your business in 2026.
- Top Card Payment Processing Companies (2026 Operator's Guide) - As a founder who's processed millions online, I'm breaking down the card payment processing companies I actually use and trust, from Stripe to high-risk specialists.
- Credit Card Surcharging Laws 2026: An Operator's Guide - As a founder, I've weighed the pros and cons of credit card surcharging. Here's my detailed breakdown of the laws, risks, and alternatives based on real-world experience.
- My Review of ProcessingScoop & Why I Built It (2026) - I built ProcessingScoop after getting burned by hidden fees and account freezes with my own companies. This is the transparent comparison tool I wish I had.
- Square vs Stripe for Service Businesses: My Honest Take - Choosing between Square and Stripe for your service business? I've run multiple SaaS and event companies, and this is my definitive, operator-level comparison based on fees, features, and real-world pain points.
- Best Payment Processing Services for 2026 (An Operator's View) - Don't get your business killed by a bad payment processor. As a founder who's processed millions online, here are my unfiltered picks for the best payment processing services in 2026.
- Clover Payment Processing: My Unfiltered 2026 Founder Review - Clover offers slick POS hardware perfect for retail and restaurants, but its reseller model and confusing contracts can be a trap. Here's my unfiltered take as a founder who's seen both the good and the bad of payment processing.
- Best Payment Processing Platform? A Founder's Guide (2026) - Choosing the right payment processing platform is critical. I've scaled multiple SaaS businesses and learned hard lessons about fees, chargebacks, and integrations. Here's my definitive 2026 guide.
- Credit Card Payment Processing Services: My 2026 Playbook - My unfiltered guide to choosing the best credit card payment processing services in 2026. A founder's deep dive into fees, providers, and pitfalls to avoid.
- PayPal Payment Processing: A Founder's Guide (2026) - Is PayPal the right payment processor for your business in 2026? As a serial founder, I break down the real costs, hidden risks, and how it compares to alternatives like Stripe.
- My Guide to Merchant Payment Processing for 2026 - A deep dive into merchant payment processing from a founder who has processed millions. Learn to navigate fees, choose the right provider, and avoid costly mistakes.
- Best Credit Card Processing for Small Business (2026) - As a founder who has processed millions online, here's my definitive guide to the best credit card payment processing for small businesses. I break down Stripe, Square, and others to help you avoid hidden fees and choose the right partner.
- Best Credit Card Payment Processing Companies (2026) - Choosing the right payment processor is critical for profit margins and stability. This guide breaks down the best credit card processing companies based on my first-hand experience.
- Best Payment Processing for Small Business (2026 Guide) - Stop overpaying on payment processing fees. This guide breaks down the best options for small businesses in 2026, from simple flat-rate processors to cost-saving merchant accounts.
- The Payment Processing Process Explained for 2026 - Confused by payment processing? This guide breaks down the entire process, sharing founder-level insights on cutting fees and choosing the right partners for your business.
- Credit Card Payment Processing: My 2026 Operator's Guide - A founder's deep-dive into credit card payment processing. I'll share my hard-won lessons from scaling businesses like WebinarKit to help you pick the right processor and save thousands in fees.
- Can You Write Off Payment Processing Fees? (2026 Guide) - As a founder who has processed millions in sales, I can confirm: payment processing fees are a fully deductible business expense. Here's a breakdown of how to handle them correctly.
- How Much Are Payment Processing Fees? An Operator's Guide - Wondering how much payment processing fees cost? As a founder who's processed millions, I'll show you the real numbers, what to watch out for, and how to negotiate lower rates.
- How to Avoid Payment Processing Fees (An Operator's Guide) - You can't completely avoid payment processing fees, but you can drastically reduce them. Here are the real strategies I've used as a founder to negotiate rates, switch pricing models, and cut costs.
- Are Payment Processing Fees Tax Deductible? A Founder's Guide - As a founder running multiple businesses, I can confirm: payment processing fees are 100% tax deductible. Here’s a detailed guide on how to track and claim them to save thousands on your tax bill.
- Stripe Alternatives: A Founder's Guide to Payment Processors - As a founder who has processed millions with my companies like WebinarKit, relying only on Stripe is a huge risk. This guide breaks down the best Stripe alternatives I've personally vetted and used.
- How Online Entrepreneurs Are Losing Thousands on Payment Processing Fees (And How to Fix It) - I lost $47,000 over three years to payment processing fees before I realized what was happening. Here's the 5-step framework to stop the bleeding.