Why dual acquiring and acquirer failover services are critical for business continuity. In retail, every tap, dip or swipe matters. And when your payment terminal goes quiet, you’re not just losing revenue, you’re losing customer trust. For retailers, the risk of downtime from bank outages is more than an inconvenience - it’s a business threat. That’s where dual acquiring and acquirer failover come into play. But what exactly do these terms mean, and why should retailers care?