Garrett Lehman

Garrett Lehman is the Co-Founder and CTO of Gapp Group, where he oversees the platforms and operations that power the company’s global eCommerce Merchant of Record (MoR) services. He manages the technology stack that keeps Gapp Group’s incentive, loyalty, and eCommerce MoR solutions compliant, secure, and built for growth.

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How Virtual IBANs Power Global Merchant of Record Operations

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Businesses collecting payments across multiple countries often end up managing several local bank accounts just to receive money smoothly. Virtual IBANs solve this: one central account can issue unlimited unique IBANs, each automatically routing funds back to a single master account. This guide explains what virtual IBANs are, how they work, and why eCommerce brands […]

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Omnichannel Payment Processing: A Complete Guide for Global Businesses

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Customers now expect to pay the same way whether they’re checking out in-store, online, or on a mobile app. Omnichannel payment processing makes this possible by unifying every payment channel into a single system, so transactions, customer data, and reporting stay consistent everywhere. For retail and eCommerce businesses selling across multiple channels and markets, it’s […]

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What Are Virtual Accounts for Payments? A Complete Guide for Global Businesses

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Virtual accounts for payments let businesses collect and manage international payments without opening bank accounts in every country they sell in. Each customer, currency, or market gets a dedicated account number, and payments are automatically matched and routed to one central account. For eCommerce brands selling globally, this simplifies collection, reconciliation, and payouts. This blog […]

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Global Payment Processing: How It Works, Costs & Benefits

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Selling across borders sounds simple until the money has to move. A customer pays in one currency, the transaction passes through different financial networks, and the business may receive the funds days later in another currency. Each step can affect approval rates, fees, settlement time, and the final amount received. That is where global payment […]

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Payment Reconciliation: How It Works & Key Benefits

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A payment marked as completed does not always mean the money has reached the right place. Businesses often find discrepancies among payment gateway records, bank statements, and accounting entries when reviewing their transactions. Payment reconciliation helps identify these gaps and ensures every payment is correctly matched. As businesses handle more online transactions, having a clear […]

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Local Payment Methods & Best Ways to Offer Them

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Most businesses believe getting paid online is easy until customers start abandoning their carts at checkout. The problem is usually not the product or the price. People just don’t like paying through methods they don’t recognize or trust. That is where you need local payment methods. Payment preferences vary significantly across the globe. While some […]

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What Is eCommerce Infrastructure? Components & Architecture

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Modern digital commerce requires far more than a storefront and payment gateway. As brands expand across multiple regions, platforms, and payment systems, the underlying infrastructure supporting transactions, compliance, and financial reporting becomes increasingly complex. eCommerce infrastructure refers to the systems, integrations, and operational frameworks that power global online commerce. This includes payment processing, tax compliance, […]

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When Should You Switch to a Merchant of Record?

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Sales tax filings. Fraud disputes. Chargebacks. International compliance. At first, these responsibilities feel manageable. But as an eCommerce business grows, transaction complexity increases faster than most teams expect. Compliance becomes harder to track, risk becomes harder to contain, and expansion introduces legal obligations that basic payment processing cannot solve. You should switch to a Merchant […]

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Top 10 Merchant of Record Providers Compared: Features, Pros & Cons

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For any business, selling products globally is outstanding. But it may be halted by complex tax laws, rejected payments, and compliance issues. Alleviating these operational burdens is what Merchant of Record providers do. Merchant of Record providers act as the legal entity responsible for the transaction, including payment processing, tax compliance, fraud prevention, chargebacks, and […]

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Merchant of Record vs Payment Facilitator: Key Differences Explained

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Choosing the right payment model is one of the most important decisions for any online business. Two of the most common options are: While both support payment processing, they differ significantly in how they handle: Understanding the difference between Merchant of Record vs Payment Facilitator helps businesses choose the best approach for scaling safely. What […]

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Economic Nexus & Sales Tax Compliance: How a Merchant of Record Helps

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Growing your online business is easy until you have to deal with U.S. sales tax laws. The moment your sales start climbing across different states, the economic nexus comes into play. Essentially, states can force you to collect and pay sales tax once you cross a specific revenue or transaction limit. You do not need […]

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What is a Merchant of Record (MoR)? Everything You Need to Know

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Global online sales are growing quickly, and more businesses are now selling to customers in different countries. With this growth comes real challenges, such as handling payments in different currencies, managing taxes, and complying with local rules. These tasks can slow down business operations. An eCommerce Merchant of Record solves this by handling payments, taxes, […]