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The Reality of Chargeback Fees in 2026

rick.sunzeri@clear.sale (Rick Sunzeri) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:45:00 GMT

A chargeback rarely ends with a single fee, as it also leads to lost revenue and increased fraud exposure for retailers.

Credit Card Chargeback Reason Codes Guide for 2026

rick.sunzeri@clear.sale (Rick Sunzeri) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:15:00 GMT

Customer chargebacks can have a massive impact on your bottom line, so you'll want to do everything possible to reduce fraud and improve trust.

Chargeback time limits of major credit card issuers

rick.sunzeri@clear.sale (Rick Sunzeri) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

As chargeback volumes increase, retailers should be aware of deadlines and exceptions to them, so they aren’t hit with any surprises.

CX & EX Strategies for micro-stores

rick.sunzeri@clear.sale (Rick Sunzeri) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:15:00 GMT

Precision matters in retail. It simply isn't sustainable for many businesses to stock endless aisles and employ dozens of people, so brands are experimenting with micro-stores.

How to Measure CX ROI in 2026

rick.sunzeri@clear.sale (Rick Sunzeri) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:15:00 GMT

As Customer experience (CX) leaders plan for 2026, proving ROI has become less about satisfaction scores and more about trust, risk, and revenue alignment.

Designing CX that cultivates loyalty

rick.sunzeri@clear.sale (Rick Sunzeri) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Trust-driven design provides a better customer experience than do low prices or incentives.

Proven CX Strategies to Demonstrate ROI

rick.sunzeri@clear.sale (Rick Sunzeri) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:15:00 GMT

Proving CX ROI is challenging, so brands will have to look beyond traditional metrics to figure it out.

How to Protect Your Online Store from Fraud Like a Livestock Guardian Dog in the Digital Wild

Growth Boss — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Growth is a signal. In eCommerce, it means your marketing is working, your product is connecting, and your brand is gaining traction. But it also draws attention from less welcome sources such as credit card fraud, bots, chargeback abuse, and other digital threats that scale just as quickly as success.

Protecting Your Online Business: AI or Human Fraud Detection?

rick.sunzeri@clear.sale (Rick Sunzeri) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

When navigating today's digital marketplace, online retailers face escalating threats from sophisticated cybercriminals. This makes effective fraud prevention strategies more crucial than ever before to protect your business's bottom line and maintain customer trust. The good news? You have a lot of options. The not-so-good news? The right option for your unique business needs isn't always obvious — and it can vary wildly.

Automatic Declines: Why Are They Dangerous for Online Businesses?

Chargeback & Fraud Protection Team — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

It seems like combatting credit card fraud should be easy. After all, many e-commerce platforms come with simple fraud filters already built in. So, what’s wrong with using those solutions to quickly and automatically identify and decline potentially fraudulent transactions?

In fact, it often results in high false decline rates, lower approval rates, and a direct hit to your ROI.