What Is a Personal Guarantee on a Merchant Account, and Why Is It Usually Required?
A personal guarantee is common on merchant account applications—but what are you actually agreeing to? Learn why processors require one, what it may cover, how it differs from a credit check, and when it might be waived.
How to Use Authorize.net Instead of Stripe on Shopify
Authorize.net can give Shopify merchants another way to accept payments through a separately underwritten merchant account. But it is not a shortcut around underwriting, Shopify policy, or funds already held by Stripe. This guide explains when the change makes sense, how the payment stack works, and how to connect and test Authorize.net on Shopify.