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What payment solutions work best for low-volume, low-value startups in the United States? Sep 10, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How many MoneyGram agents operate in the US, Mexico, and worldwide? Sep 8, 2012 Money Transfer Business and MTOs How many agents does MoneyGram operate in the U.S., Mexico, and worldwide? Sep 8, 2012 Money Transfer Business and MTOs I’m relocating from India to San Francisco—what type of bank account should I open to enable smooth money transfers? Sep 1, 2012 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business Is it possible to open a U.S. checking account without physically traveling to the United States? Sep 1, 2012 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business Where can I locate the bank-by-mail addresses for major U.S. banks without having to call each institution? Aug 10, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems Why has Google decided not to operate as a commercial bank? Aug 8, 2012 Fintech, BaaS and Embedded Finance Money Transfers: What share of the U.S. domestic market do Western Union and MoneyGram hold? Jul 9, 2012 Money Transfer Business and MTOs Which Canadian companies are known for providing quality web hosting services? Jul 9, 2012 General Finance Questions How can payments be accepted via SMS in Mexico? Jul 8, 2012 Payments (General) How can merchants in Mexico accept customer payments through SMS? Jul 8, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How many private U.S. companies exist, and what percent have 50 or fewer employees? Jun 9, 2012 General Finance Questions Which Canadian payment processors best support foreign currencies? Jun 8, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Which Canadian payment processors handle foreign currencies most effectively? Jun 8, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Can debit cards be used to make mortgage payments in the United States? Jun 7, 2012 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards Is it possible to pay a U.S. mortgage using a debit card? Jun 7, 2012 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards What is the procedure for opening a bank account in the United States? May 1, 2012 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business What are the steps to open a bank account in the United States? May 1, 2012 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business How does someone go about launching a payment gateway? Mar 10, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What are the steps involved in starting a payment gateway business? Mar 10, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Why is it not possible to electronically transfer funds between banks in the U.S.? Mar 3, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems Why isn’t it possible to instantly transfer funds online between US bank accounts? Mar 3, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems What’s the best way to send mass payouts? Feb 12, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems What is the most efficient way to send mass or bulk payments? Feb 12, 2012 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems Why has NFC struggled to become a mainstream mobile payment technology? Feb 10, 2012 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments Which UK bank offers free international transfers to a U.S. bank (e.g., ING Direct)? Feb 4, 2012 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers Which UK banks offer free or low-cost international transfers to US banks? Feb 4, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What are the requirements for a non-citizen to open a bank account in the United States? Jan 9, 2012 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business What do non-citizens need to open a U.S. bank account? Jan 9, 2012 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business Does PayPal comply with USA PATRIOT Act requirements? Jan 3, 2012 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations Is PayPal compliant with the USA PATRIOT Act? Jan 3, 2012 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations Is there an equivalent of a credit card chargeback for PayPal payments made via direct bank debit? Dec 12, 2011 Consumer Protection, Customer Rights and Customer Service What percentage of U.S. customers opt in to telemarketing, email, or postal marketing? Nov 8, 2011 General Finance Questions Why does MoneyGram often charge more for domestic US transfers than for international ones? Nov 3, 2011 Money Transfer Business and MTOs What’s the simplest way to add a paid membership fee to a consumer website? Oct 10, 2011 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How can a Canadian company legally use US-based payment processors? Oct 10, 2011 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How can a Canadian business work with U.S.-based payment processors? Oct 8, 2011 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How does PayPal comply with or work around KYC rules under the USA PATRIOT Act? Oct 4, 2011 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations How does PayPal comply with or work around KYC requirements under US law? Oct 4, 2011 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations