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Merchant of Record for Mobile Games: What It Is and Why You Need One

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Market options have been opening up for both publishers and players in the mobile games industry thanks to shifting laws and regulations around the world. Because of these developments, mobile game companies are investigating more options for monetizing their games than just the App Store or Play Store.

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Payment Gateway vs Payment Processor: What You Need to Know

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Industry data shows that 70% of consumers say the availability of their preferred payment method is very or extremely influential when choosing an online store. A payment processor and payment gateway are both crucial components in transactions, as they enable the various ways that shoppers want to pay.

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Easy Cross Border Transactions With FastSpring as Your MoR

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Selling internationally can get complicated very quickly if you’re trying to manage cross border payments yourself. And typical payment service providers won’t help you with most of those concerns. Read on to learn: Why cross border payments are key to taking your business global.

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News: Judge Issues Injunction With Details of How Google Must Open Up Android App Store to Competition in US

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The company must make several changes regarding its Play Store for Android apps according to AP News , after a jury found in Dec. Note: FastSpring provided support regarding alternative payment methods in the case. 7 detailing what exactly that would mean for Google. Read our December 2023 press release here.

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News: Brazil Joins Growing List of Countries Calling for Apple to Allow Steering to Payments Options Outside App Store

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Cade , the antitrust regulation agency in Brazil, is joining the list of governments and agencies around the world that are telling Apple to allow steering from apps to other payment options than just Apples own, Reuters reports. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

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What is a Payment Processing System and How Does It Work?

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According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. To address evolving customer demands and accept electronic payments, you need a payment processing system.

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How to Sell a Mobile App or Game Outside App Stores

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Thanks to Tony Markov for contributing to this article! If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. In this article, we’ll cover: Current app store practices and rates.