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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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Taking precautions to implement security measures such as secure firewalls and cybersecurity training helps to protect cardholder data and other sensitive information. It’s also critical to ensure card information is protected from data breaches with secure encryption and cybersecurity standards in place.

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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

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Examples of popular SaaS apps include Shopify, an eCommerce platform, Dropbox, a cloud storage service, and Stax Bill, an automated payment processing system. Consider Stax’s partner program. ISVs that integrate their solutions with Stax Connect gain access to the platform’s global reach, co-selling opportunities, and support.

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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.

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Recurring Payments: Definition and Implementation Best Practices

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Keeping track of various state and country laws can be tough, so choosing a payment processor that ensures compliance is key to addressing this challenge. Ensuring security and compliance Security is paramount in recurring payments. Implementing and maintaining a recurring payment system also involves technical complexities.

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Ultimate Guide to Surcharges: What is a Surcharge and How Does It Work

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Cost recovery, industry standards, regulatory compliance, and consumer sensitivity are key factors to consider when calculating surcharges. Companies, particularly those in the healthcare, transportation, and food industries, levy surcharges to meet these compliance standards. Regulatory Compliance. Minimum usage surcharge.

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Understanding Payment Processing Compliance When Implementing Credit Card Surcharging

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Learn how to achieve payment processing compliance when surcharging to improve your company’s financial stability and reputation. PCI DSS compliance, a global framework, mandates specific requirements and best practices for maintaining credit card data security. for transactions also requires this compliance.