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George Pappas

George, Marketing Operations Manager at finera., is a seasoned marketer known for crafting cohesive campaigns that inspire action.
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Payment Gateway Aggregator vs. Orchestrator: What’s Better for Scaling Merchants?

Aggregator vs. Orchestrator: Static Setup vs. Smart Routing. Get a single API & boost approvals.
George Pappas
Oct 22
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\\ 5 min read
Trends

Top 5 Payment Trends in APAC (2025)

APAC payments 2025: Wallets, UPI, Crypto and RTP reshape global commerce.
George Pappas
Sep 10
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\\ 4 min read
Business

Payment Routing Best Practices: Reducing Failures & Boosting Approvals

Smart routing reduces failures and boosts approvals. Learn best practices to optimise payments.
George Pappas
Aug 29
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\\ 5 min read
Insights

Glossary of Payment Orchestration Terms (2025 Edition)

Your 2025 payment orchestration glossary. Decode key terms & future-proof your payments.
George Pappas
Aug 28
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\\ 5 min read
Insights
Technology

Hosted Payment Fields vs Direct API: What Should Merchants Choose?

Hosted fields or direct API? Learn which payment integration best fits your business strategy.
George Pappas
Aug 25
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\\ 5 min read
Insights
Open Banking

Is Your Business Ready for Open Banking? Here’s How to Tell

Discover when to adopt open banking and how it can transform your payments strategy.
George Pappas
Aug 20
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\\ 5 min read
Insights

When Should You Add APMs to Your Checkout? A 5-Step Decision Guide

5-step guide for adding local payment methods to your checkout to improve conversions.
George Pappas
Aug 13
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\\ 5 min read
Insights

Payment Orchestration 101 for CTOs and Product Managers

Discover how CTOs use payment orchestration to scale globally, optimise routing and cut costs.
George Pappas
Aug 12
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\\ 5 min read
Insights

How to Reduce Chargebacks Without Killing UX

Reduce chargebacks and protect revenue with smart support and payment orchestration analytics.
George Pappas
Aug 8
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\\ 5 min read
Insights

Why Modern Businesses Need a Payment Orchestration Platform

See how payment orchestration boosts approvals and simplifies payments for modern businesses.
George Pappas
Aug 6
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\\ 5 min read
Insights

Payment Orchestration Layer: Key Benefits

Streamline payments with POL: faster integration, smart routing, and lower costs.
George Pappas
Aug 4
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\\ 5 min read
Insights
Technology

What Is Payment Routing Logic and Why Is It a Game-Changer for Merchants?

Payment routing cuts declines and reduces costs. Learn how to optimise every payment, every time.
George Pappas
Aug 1
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\\ 5 min read
Insights
Technology

The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Payment Provider for Cross-Border Transactions

Scaling globally? This guide helps you pick the best provider for cross-border transactions.
George Pappas
Jul 18
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\\ 6 min read
Technology
Insights

Why Fintech Is Transforming Traditional Banking for Businesses

How fintech is reshaping traditional banking to support global, tech-enabled business operations.
George Pappas
Jun 2
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\\ 5 min read
Insights

Apple Pay vs Google Pay: Breaking Down the Differences

Key differences between digital wallets for contactless payment with Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
George Pappas
Apr 30
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\\ 5 min read
News
Insights

5 Ways Embedded Finance for B2B is Impacting Payments

Find out how embedded finance is making B2B transactions faster, smarter, and more efficient.
George Pappas
Mar 24
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\\ 5 min read