FastSpring

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Because of these developments, mobile game companies are investigating more options for monetizing their games than just the App Store or Play Store. So where do you start if you want to provide more global payment solutions to your player base while chipping away at the hefty 30% fees that mobile marketplaces charge?

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Stax

APRIL 8, 2025

For many small business owners, credit card processing fees may seem like a hefty price to pay for providing convenience to customers. Even if you consider them to be a cost of doing business, credit card fees can quickly eat away at your already slim profit margins. Let’s get started.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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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Stax

MAY 5, 2025

In recent years, businesses have seen this massive shift from desktop to mobile devices which has forced them to develop apps with built-in integrated payment gateways. But when it comes to payments, mobile apps have to contend with a few unique challenges.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. What does all of that mean? What Is FastSpring and Who Is It For?

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Stax

JUNE 18, 2025

Unlike horizontal SaaS solutions that serve a broad range of businesses, vertical SaaS solutions are designed with deep knowledge of specific markets—making them more intuitive, efficient, and impactful. This article explores what vertical SaaS is, its advantages, challenges, and how companies can win in this focused, fast-growing space.

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SaaStr

JUNE 7, 2019

By: Rob Nathan, EVP, Integrated Solutions at CardConnect. With thousands of new startups emerging everyday and the average turnover rate for business applications trending at 39% annually, the SaaS industry couldn’t be more competitive. Making payments accessible overseas. Securing payments. A 2017 U.S. purchases made.

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Stax

MARCH 11, 2025

Customers in this age of instant gratification always expect a smooth and seamless online payments experience. As a business owner, you must have a clear understanding of how online payments processing works to be able to create a hassle-free checkout process that will keep buyers coming back to your eCommerce store.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Note: FastSpring provided support regarding alternative payment methods in the case. The “Epic v Google injunction” and the “Epic v Google order and relief” are available in The Verge’s article via Vox.com. Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney reposted the article from The Verge to his X.com account , stating, “Big news!

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 13, 2024

Choosing the right platform for your influencer marketing efforts can be overwhelming—not because of a lack of options, but because there are so many to choose from. So, in this article, we’ll cut through the noise to help you find the best tool for your specific needs.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For companies looking to scale, Independent Software Vendors (ISV) are a crucial tool that provides specialized software solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing business tools. Through strategic ISV partnerships, businesses can enhance their service offerings, streamline operations, and open new revenue streams.

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USIO

JULY 25, 2024

Simplifying Enterprise Payments In today’s competitive market, businesses face numerous challenges with payment processing. Customized integrated payment services for enterprises provide a solution to these complexities, helping companies streamline operations and focus on their core activities.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Credit card processing can be overwhelming, expensive, and confusing. And yet, accepting non-cash forms of payments is more or less required to operate a modern business, at least in the U.S. Credit, debit, and digital payments have far and away become the most popular payment method.

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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

Completing online payments via manual card entry can be time-consuming and off-putting for customers. Research shows that 55% of customers will abandon their cart if they have to re-enter checkout information like credit card details, negatively affecting your business conversion rate. Learn More What is Click to Pay?

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Scytale

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Did you know that the total value of losses due to fraudulent card payments worldwide – including both credit and debit cards – is expected to reach $43 billion by 2028? Thats an astronomical number, and businesses accepting card payments must take security seriously to avoid falling victim to fraud.

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Stax

JANUARY 22, 2024

In a world where we’re spending more and more time online and every click is a potential transaction, it’s no surprise the eCommerce and digital payments sectors are experiencing exponential growth. In this article, we’ll dive into the intricacies of two types of players in the eCommerce ecosystem: payment gateways and payment facilitators.

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Stax

APRIL 15, 2025

For subscription-based businesses achieving consistent and predictable revenue growth is the holy grail. In fact, monthly recurring revenue (MRR) is one of the most important metrics subscription businesses should be aware of. TL;DR MRR is the average revenue that a company expects to receive each month.

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Payrix

AUGUST 21, 2024

Back to customer stories Delivering a premium payments solution to premium printers Payrix takes Inktavo’s payments to new heights with high transaction limits, greater efficiencies, and seamless access to working capital. Payrix was also able to provide embedded ACH, consolidated reporting tools, and single checkout experiences.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

By Rob Nathan, EVP, Integrated Solutions at CardConnect. Payments can be facilitated on a mobile device in a variety of ways. This is a huge advantage for SaaS companies looking to diversify recurring revenue streams in a way that also delights customers. Protect payment information. Carry out a risk assessment.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If you’re selling video games direct-to-consumer (DTC), there’s a good chance you may be taking advantage of a “merchant of record” payment platform like Xsolla and others. Is your business ready? Reduce Downtime Risk Sometimes, technical issues arise that create downtime for your primary payment provider.

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Stax

JANUARY 17, 2024

Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are a type of electronic bank-to-bank payment system in the US. Unlike payments facilitated by card networks like Visa or Mastercard, ACH payments are managed by a body called the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA). Let’s get started.

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Stax

MARCH 13, 2025

Credit and debit cards have become the preferred payment methods for many, and it isn’t hard to see why. This small rectangular piece of plastic enables customers to ditch bulky wads of cash, making payments easier and safer. However, this convenience comes at a cost, mainly for businesses. But there’s more to it.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

FIS Global reports that in Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries, more than 90% of transactions processed at point-of-sale (POS) in 2023 were cashless. The writing on the wall is clear—businesses need to start accepting digital payments and software providers need to start offering payment services one way or another.

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Stax

MARCH 27, 2025

A cash shortage, a payment delay, and limited payment options. Thats why 92% of consumers and 82% of companies reportedly made the switch to electronic payments, like Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and Automated Clearing House (ACH). EFT and ACH payments are fast, secure, and hassle-free. Which one should you choose?

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Buffer Resources

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This according to the decentralized social platform ’s Chief Operating Officer, Rose Wang , who shared details about the company’s plans to create a way for creators to monetize, along with a subscription model, in the coming months. “It takes time — payments just take a while.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. A MoR also takes the lead on chargebacks, tax audits, legal compliance, and more. Table of Contents.

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Stax

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. In this article, you will discover all you should know about credit card payment processing for small businesses.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 13, 2024

Apple has revised its App Store rules to be better compliant with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), but the fees associated with Apple’s revisions are still considerably high according to an article from The Verge. For example, the “Store Services Fee” will be “a 10% standard commission fee or a 5% discounted commission (e.g.,

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Stax

OCTOBER 13, 2024

We will compare both software solutions by outlining their key features so that you can decide which is best for your small business. The main difference between Quicken and QuickBooks is that Quicken is primarily a personal finance management software while QuickBooks is a full-featured small business accounting software. Quicken Inc.

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Stax

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Accepting credit card payments at your business is a surefire way of increasing customer satisfaction and retention. As beneficial as credit card processing is for small businesses, you’ll have to work with a payment service provider and their fees can be tricky to navigate. Don’t believe it?

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