Charge1 strengthens its payment gateway with network-level card updates for more reliable recurring billing

(PRUnderground) February 6th, 2026

Charge1, a provider of credit card processing solutions and payment gateway technology, unveiled its new Automatic Card Updater (ACU) — an intelligent tool designed to help businesses reduce failed transactions, optimize subscription billing, and safeguard recurring revenue.

As digital commerce continues to expand through subscription services, SaaS platforms, and automated recurring billing, outdated or expired card information remains a major source of lost revenue for merchants. Charge1’s ACU solves this problem by connecting securely with major card networks, including Visa and Mastercard, to detect account updates such as new expiration dates or reissued card numbers. Once detected, the system automatically updates stored, tokenized payment credentials — removing the need for merchants to reach out to customers for updated card details.

“Seamless payments should be smart, secure, and always operational,” said Alex Hemmat, Executive Board Member of Charge1. “With Automatic Card Updater, businesses no longer have to worry about lost revenue from expired or replaced cards. This solution transforms outdated payment information into an opportunity for growth, giving businesses the tools to scale efficiently and reliably.”

Key Features and Benefits of the Automatic Card Updater:

• Automatically refreshes expired or reissued card credentials
• Reduces subscription and recurring payment declines
• Updates tokenized payment data securely via direct card network connections
• Enhances customer retention and ensures revenue continuity
• Minimizes checkout interruptions and friction for customers
• Offers real-time notifications and webhook reporting for transparency

Merchants can enable ACU directly through the Charge1 payment gateway dashboard. Businesses can apply updates globally across all stored payment profiles or selectively manage participation. Depending on card network availability, updates are applied either in real time or in scheduled batches to ensure the most current information is ready for the next billing cycle.

The launch of ACU highlights Charge1’s ongoing commitment to providing innovative fintech solutions, advanced payment technology, and tools that help businesses maintain reliable, automated recurring billing while maximizing revenue.

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