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Expanding your retail business globally is no small feat. With the promise of reaching new markets and diverse customer bases comes the challenge of navigating a complex payments landscape. Let’s break down the biggest hurdles retailers face and how you can overcome them with ease.
Diverse consumer preferences
Consumers worldwide have different payment preferences. While one market may favor credit cards, another might lean heavily on digital wallets. Understanding these preferences is crucial to ensuring a seamless checkout experience that can convert browsers into buyers.
Regulatory compliance
Each country comes with its own set of regulations, and staying compliant is non-negotiable. From data protection to anti-fraud measures, staying up to date with local laws is essential to avoid hefty fines and maintain customer trust.
Local currency and conversion challenges
Dealing with multiple currencies can be daunting. Fluctuating exchange rates and conversion fees can impact your bottom line. Offering customers the option to pay in their local currency can enhance their shopping experience and encourage repeat business.
Real-time fraud prevention
As you expand, so does the risk of fraud. Implementing robust security measures to protect your business and customers is vital. Investing in advanced fraud detection technologies can save you from potential losses and reputational damage.
Stop fraudsters with digital identity services
Fraudsters bet on businesses’ inability to make sense of the many data signals that comprise a customer’s digital identity. The ACI fraud management solution breaks down data silos by leveraging 10,000+ signals from various sources, 8,000+ AI features, and 500+ behavioral attributes to deliver more accurate, confident decisions.
Legacy payment infrastructure vs. intelligent payments orchestration
A reliable payments infrastructure is the backbone of your global operations. Ensuring your payment systems are scalable and adaptable to new markets is key to improving operational efficiency with limited resources.
Seamlessly integrating new payment methods
Integrating new payment methods and platforms should be as frictionless as possible. Partnering with a versatile payments provider can streamline this process, enabling you to focus on what you do best—growing your business.
In today’s fast-paced retail world, overcoming these challenges requires a strategic approach and the right tools. By prioritizing these aspects, you can create a payments experience that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of your global customers.
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Terry is a seasoned marketing professional with over 30 years of experience. While he has worked in payments for only five years, he has experience with both eCommerce and omnichannel merchants as well as with payment intermediaries. He enjoys building and repairing things with his hands and coming up with innovative ideas to solve complex problems.
