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Push vs. pull payments: a quick guide

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Last editedJan 20201 min read

All methods of payment fall into either the push or pull category, but what exactly do push and pull mean?

Watch our 3-minute quick guide and find out:

The main advantages of the two payment types
The benefits of each for your cash flow
Which one is better for collecting regular payments

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