Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Payment facilitator (PayFac) A merchant registered by an acquirer to facilitate transactions on behalf of sub-merchants. They provide the infrastructure necessary for their merchants to accept credit card payments. payment card details or sensitive account information) to an untrusted environment.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Methods 147

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Whether you are starting a new online store or looking to grow your existing brick-and-mortar small business, you must make provisions for accepting credit card payments. We have also put together a list of the top three best credit card processing platforms for small businesses.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

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JUNE 17, 2025

ISOs offer greater flexibility than banks While some businesses prefer to partner with their bank for payment processing instead of a third-party organization like an ISO, banks are more expensive and less flexible than third-party processors, and no more secure. Q: How do ISOs differ from traditional banks in payment processing?

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 88

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Payment facilitator (PayFac) A merchant registered by an acquirer to facilitate transactions on behalf of sub-merchants. They provide the infrastructure necessary for their merchants to accept credit card payments. payment card details or sensitive account information) to an untrusted environment.

Payment Services 100

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Methods 100

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JANUARY 22, 2024

At its core, payment processing involves various players and technologies to facilitate the movement of funds from customers to merchants securely and efficiently. Digital payments only take a few seconds, but they flow through many different layers of partners and technology.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 88

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Revocation of Credit Card Processing Privileges If a business consistently fails to comply with PCI standards, the processor or acquiring bank may choose to terminate their merchant account. For many businesses, especially those operating eCommerce, the ability to accept credit card payments is crucial to their operations.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods compliance 88

Natalia Luneva

MAY 12, 2025

When you grasp these distinctions, you can navigate the world of payment processing more effectively and ensure that your business is equipped for future growth. Key Takeaways Understanding the roles of PayFacs and ISOs helps in effective payment processing. PayFacs enable faster onboarding for merchants compared to ISOs.

Merchant Services 40

Merchant Services Payment Services Payfac SaaS Payments 40