FastSpring

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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. Is What Epic Wants for App Stores What Other Game Developers Actually Want?

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SaaStr

JANUARY 26, 2025

Attentive spent months with brands, consumers, and regulators to crack this. This wasn’t just an improvement it fundamentally changed how brands could engage with SMS marketing. Because while the payment problem was solved, the marketing side of mobile commerce remained broken. The result?

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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

JUNE 8, 2025

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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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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USIO

JUNE 24, 2025

Embedded payments have become the financial backbone of modern SaaS, fintech, and marketplace platforms. In 2025, choosing the right embedded payment processor is about more than just rates and APIs — it’s about revenue share potential, support quality, payout flexibility, and long-term partnership.

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FastSpring

APRIL 29, 2025

When payment partners fail to adapt to player demand and scale quickly, players leave your web shop empty handed, creating dissatisfaction that could have been prevented. We empower you to offload the complexity of global payments, sales tax and VAT compliance, player payments support, and more.

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Payrix

JUNE 23, 2025

What are contactless payments? A contactless payment is a transaction that occurs without the physical contact of a credit card to a payment terminal, device, or other point-of-sale system. Contactless payments can also be made with smart phones and wearable devices.

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FastSpring

MARCH 27, 2025

Read more and get helpful links in this November 2023 post, Potential Apple App Store Policy Changes Due to EUs Digital Markets Act (DMA).) For more details, background, and quotes from Commission members, view the original press release on the European Commissions website.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2025

Up to 42% of shoppers in the US abandon their cart if their favorite payment method isnt available. Meanwhile, retailers that provide at least three of the most popular payment methods in any market increase their conversions by up to 30%. Need to integrate payments?

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Stax

MAY 13, 2025

We’ll also outline how to choose the best payment solutions for your unique business needs. Credit card merchant services are the systems, tools, and agreements that allow businesses to accept payments via credit and debit cards. Together, these tools form the foundation of your ability to process payments reliably and securely.

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Stax

JUNE 18, 2025

Join the Payments-Led Growth Movement Sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in payments, vertical SaaS, and technology from industry experts. financial services, healthcare, real estate, eCommerce, etc.), Functionality Vertical solutions are built with industry-specific workflows and compliance needs in mind.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 5, 2024

But in many instances, just setting up the web shop is only part of the process — you’ll need to set up some sort of payments solution, too. Below, we’ll cover: What a gaming payment gateway is. How a merchant of record like FastSpring can handle all the complexities of global payments for you, even taxes and compliance.

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USIO

APRIL 4, 2025

Healthcare is evolving quicklyand payment expectations are evolving with it. With Usio HIPAA-compliant, PCI Level 1 certified fintech payment solutions, youre not just embedding payment functionalityyoure enhancing the entire healthcare payment ecosystem. Convenience drives satisfactionand retention. Its mandatory.

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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

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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. Thanks to Tony Markov for contributing to this article!

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USIO

JULY 11, 2025

Let’s be honest—when it comes to rewards, people don’t want branded mugs or “points” they’ll never redeem. Whether you’re looking to motivate gig workers, reward loyal customers, support community programs, or deliver government benefits—you need a fast, secure, and flexible payment experience. They want something real. No problem.

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USIO

MAY 13, 2024

Digital disbursements offer several benefits over traditional payment methods, such as checks or cash. ACH (Automated Clearing House) is a payment processing network that’s used to send money electronically between banks in the United States. This can be especially beneficial for urgent or time-sensitive payments.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 13, 2025

Wed love to talk with you in person! From indie to AAA, were looking forward to meeting the vast array of leaders and professionals in the gaming industry in person. Schedule a demo now or at PG Connects in person. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

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Stax

MAY 23, 2025

If youre a software provider looking to boost revenue, streamline operations, and deliver more value to your users, ISV integrated payments can be a game-changer. Embedding payments directly into your platform can unlock tremendous benefits both for you and your users. The best part?

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USIO

MAY 9, 2025

Whether youre a product leader, fintech founder, or payments partner, understanding the language behind embedded finance platforms is mission-critical. This blog post is your jargon-free guide to all the advanced embedded finance terminology you’ll encounterfrom OAuth to multi-rail payment strategies.

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Stax

MARCH 5, 2025

Fact: modern consumers are increasingly gravitating towards eCommerce businesses. While brick-and-mortar retail isnt going away, todays customers value the convenience of shopping online. That means selling your products and services online allows you to better serve your customers (and reach new ones!)

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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. A bad payment experience can lose customers and damage your brand.

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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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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

TL;DR : Stripe markets themselves as a payment services provider (PSP), 2Checkout is a payment service provider with an upgrade option to make them your merchant of record (MoR), and FastSpring is a comprehensive merchant of record from the outset. Payment Gateways , Payment Processing , PSPs, MoRs — What’s the Difference?

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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. MoRs for SaaS Companies.

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FastSpring

MARCH 27, 2019

In the past couple years we’ve seen an uptick in ecommerce as more customers look to complete their shopping experiences on the web. As the online shopping trend continues to grow, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that more customers are taking a greater interest in how merchants handle their payment information.

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FastSpring

JUNE 17, 2025

To read more key highlights from Chip’s interview or find more episodes, visit Player Driven’s website. Learn more about Nexus’s game-optimized web shops with FastSpring payments and tax compliance here. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The payments landscape and how it affects businesses trying to grow in Asia. Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services. In simple terms, we handle everything from payments to fraud management, to custom support and tax compliance, so that sellers can focus on growing their business.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

When adding payment features for software users, the importance of including customer support for payment processing is no different. There is a constant debate regarding the cost benefits and challenges of outsourcing customer support when looking into adding payment integration features for your software users.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Many companies that expand globally reach a point where they can’t properly support their international customers with their current payment platform. An international payment gateway can help with some of these issues, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. What is an international payment gateway? Table of Contents.

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Stax

MAY 6, 2025

Credit cards are a staple in the wallets of consumers today, and they will undoubtedly be a payment method of choice for years to come, particularly as the adoption of mobile and contactless payments continues to grow. In fact, ResearchAndMarkets.com forecasts the global credit card payment market to grow to $762.16

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Stax

JUNE 3, 2025

From CRMs to payment processors, you can connect your favorite tools to create a seamless, customized workflow that boosts efficiency and data accuracy. SaaS vs IaaS SaaS (Software as a Service) delivers ready-to-use applications over the internetthink tools like email marketing platforms, CRMs, or ecommerce software.

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FastSpring

JULY 8, 2019

billion online with U.S. Unfortunately, as growth in online payments continues to climb so do instances of credit card fraud. Governments have started taking online payment fraud seriously in an attempt to protect consumers and hold companies more accountable. Consumers spent $517.36 Commerce Department figures.

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USIO

JUNE 10, 2025

Why It Matters Now Tighter Regulations : States are increasing audits and enforcing strict compliance. Real-Time Payments (RTP) Adoption : RTP volume is growing fast, and customers love the speed. Real-Time Payments (RTP) Adoption : RTP volume is growing fast, and customers love the speed. So is the compliance officer.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As a global leader in payment solutions for game developers, our presence at this dynamic gathering underscores our commitment to supporting the burgeoning gaming industry across the region and around the world. At FastSpring, we’re more than just a payment provider — we’re your partner in growth.

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FastSpring

APRIL 23, 2024

The company handles transactions for sellers of digital products, providing the infrastructure for global online payments while taking responsibility for tax collection and remittance, fraud prevention, and other aspects of the checkout process. It’s a capable solution, but by no means is Paddle a universal, one-size-fits-all option.

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