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ISV vs PayFac: The Similarities and Differences Between Independent Software Vendors and Payment Facilitators

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According to the Pew Research Institute , in 2022, a whopping 41% of Americans said they don’t use cash at all for any of their weekly purchases—a significant jump from 29% in 2018. In this article, we’ll break down two popular terms used in the payment processing industry—ISV and PayFac —and see what they exactly mean.

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PayFac as a Service: What Is It and How to Offer It

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The number of Payment Facilitators (PayFacs) has grown 13.8% each year since 2018. PayFac as a Service lets companies add payment processing to their platforms. Key Takeaways PayFac as a Service reduces PayFac setup time from years to days, slashing costs by millions. Imagine cutting years off payment system setup.

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Stax Celebrates 10 Years: Looking Back at a Decade of Growth and Payment Innovations

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” The early years (2014-2018) The first four years of Stax were the quintessential startup experience. Launching PayFac and ISV solutions In 2019 and 2020, Stax became more than just a payment processor for merchants. We wanted to provide value to other players in the payments ecosystem, so we launched PayFac solutions in 2019.