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How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

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For obvious reasons, the issue is even more pronounced for businesses in the financial services industry such as insurance companies or money services businesses. The US, therefore, requires financial institutions as well as financial services firms to have anti-money laundering (or AML) compliance programs in place.

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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

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TL;DR ISVs develop and distribute software products independently and often collaborate with hardware manufacturers and platform providers. While they operate under different business models, ISVs and SaaS share similarities in software development, cross-platform accessibility, and industry reach. Learn More What are ISVs?

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What is a Surcharge Fee? How it Helps Consumers and Businesses

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Businesses—especially small and medium businesses— continually seek ways to offset these expenses and improve profit margins, leading to the rise of credit card surcharging. Businesses that choose to add surcharges can either charge a fixed flat fee or a percentage of the transaction amount with a cap on the total.

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Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payment Processing Systems

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Data protection and security are crucial not just for safeguarding customer information, but for protecting business owners as well. Businesses are converting to digital and online platforms to stabilize their profitability at this time. Compliance with PCI DSS is mandatory for businesses that handle credit card transactions.

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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In 2023, the cost of fraud to online businesses was $48 billion globally, according to Mastercard. A secure payment gateway is one of the main ways merchants can protect their business and customers. Fraud and chargebacks also cause significant losses for businesses. Let’s talk about the “F” word—fraud.

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How to Find the Best SaaS Billing Platform: A Complete Guide

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Here’s an interesting stat: 70% of businesses consider subscription and membership models indispensable for future commercial growth and expansion. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses need to constantly evolve their offerings to stay fresh and relevant. However, only 10% of them currently employ these models.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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Not only must PayFacs safeguard themselves and their clients against potential threats like fraud or cybersecurity breaches but also ensure PCI compliance , customer due diligence, and adherence to card regulations. They must also ensure that sub-merchants are compliant with the regulations set by card companies, e.g. PCI compliance.