Luke Deviney

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About Luke Deviney

Bridging continents and currencies, Luke Deviney has spent years mastering the intricacies of international payment processing. His expertise allows businesses to expand their reach, seamlessly navigating cross-border transactions, currency conversions, and diverse regulatory landscapes. Luka empowers global growth with secure, efficient, and cost-effective payment solutions.

Articles by Luke Deviney

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A Complete Guide to the Merchant Account Approval Process for Collection Agencies

In this Adaptiv guide, we break down what to expect from the merchant account approval process for collection agencies, from how to prepare upfront to what happens after you’re approved.

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The 7 Best Nutraceutical Merchant Account Providers in 2025

Our experts share the seven best nutraceutical merchant account providers for 2025, highlighting key features such as approval rates, chargeback mitigation, fee structure, compliance, integration capabilities, customer reviews, and more.

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Best eCommerce Merchant Account Providers in 2025

Merchant service providers like Adaptiv Payments can help bypass those pesky transaction fees, perplexing mobile payments, and promote transparent pricing from one accessible place. While it might not be possible to completely avoid a lengthy underwriting process, our built-in tools can help put you in the right direction.

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Visa Chargeback Monitoring Program Threshold Guide for 2026

As a leading processor for high-risk merchants, our Adaptiv Payments 2026 Visa Chargeback Monitoring Threshold Guide breaks down the intricacies of Visa's new program.

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Common Reasons Gambling Merchant Accounts Get Rejected

Learn the most common reasons gambling merchant accounts get rejected. Get approval for a secure merchant account by working with Adaptiv Payments.

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Best Gambling Merchant Account Providers in 2026

Whether your audience enjoys mobile gaming, digital casino platforms, or online gaming in general, the right processor can implement better fraud prevention, customer retention, and other desirable improvements your business might need.

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How To Get Approved For a Pharmacy Merchant Account

If you’ve been back and forth through the underwriting process with no light in sight, consider partnering with an experienced merchant account provider like Adaptiv Payments. We offer seamless merchant accounts that benefit both you and your customers.

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Best Tobacco Merchant Account Providers in 2025

Tobacco merchants experience more difficulties than many other industries when it comes to payment processing. Card networks view tobacco businesses similarly to cannabis shops, with age restrictions, higher-than-average chargeback rates, and regulatory scrutiny that comes with selling a restricted product.

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The Best Pharmacy Merchant Account Providers in 2025

If you're looking to establish a secure payment processing platform for your eCommerce pharmacy business, read on!

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The Best Firearms Merchant Account Providers in 2025

In this article we cover some major details about merchant accounts in the firearms business. Plus, we list the best firearms merchant account providers so far in 2025.

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Getting Approved: Your Travel Merchant Account Compliance Checklist

Understand what acquiring banks and processors look for in terms of eligibility, how to protect your account (especially during peak season), and how Adaptiv Payments helps travel merchants navigate high-risk rules with confidence and consistency.

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The Most Common Reasons Firearms Merchant Accounts Get Declined

We share the most common reasons firearms merchant accounts get declined and how your company can avoid them.

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How to Get Approved for an International Merchant Account

Between complex compliance rules, fraud risks, and picky acquirers, even established merchants can struggle to get approved for an international merchant account.

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How to Get Approved for a CBD Merchant Account

Your CBD business is booming and ready to grow. The problem? Every bank and payment processor is labeling you a "high-risk merchant." So, even with a comprehensive business plan, a line of quality CBD products, and the best intentions for your customers, you can't get a merchant account to process payments.

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Best Nutraceutical Merchant Account Solutions for Secure Payment Processing: Adaptiv & Nuvei

Nuvei and Adaptiv Payments partner to provide industry-leading, reliable nutraceutical payment processing solutions.

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Selecting The Best High-Risk Merchant Account: Adaptiv & Nuvei

Nuvei and Adaptiv Payments partner to provide industry-leading, reliable high risk merchant accounts and payment processing solutions.

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MOTO Payments: Secure Phone & Mail Transactions

MOTO payments allow customers to pay over the phone or by mail without being physically present. Great for remote purchases, these transactions help businesses manage phone and catalog sales. This article explains how MOTO payments work, their benefits and the security measures.

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Troubleshooting Venmo Payment Declined Problems

Explore common causes and solutions for Venmo payment declines, including transaction limits, security measures, and troubleshooting steps to ensure smooth transactions.

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Understanding Florida's Tobacco Licensing Requirements and Cost

Tobacco License in Florida requires businesses to obtain a Retail Tobacco Products Dealer permit for $50 annually to sell, ensuring compliance with the state.

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Understanding PayPal's Stance on CBD Transactions

Understanding PayPal’s stance on CBD transactions helps merchants navigate compliance, fees, and best practices for seamless hemp payment processing.

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Benefits of Multicurrency Payment Solutions Explained

Multicurrency payments let businesses accept and manage transactions in multiple currencies, streamlining global sales and improving customer convenience.

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Merchant Accounts For Shopify

Discover how to secure a high risk Shopify merchant account with ease. Our guide helps you navigate challenges and find the best solutions for your business needs.

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How to Delete a Cash App Account: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on deleting a Cash App account, covering reasons for deletion, pre-deletion steps, and alternative payment platforms.