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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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Recurring Payments: Definition and Implementation Best Practices

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Recurring payments offer predictability, allowing businesses to plan ahead and invest in growth initiatives confidently. 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. Why Accept Recurring Payments? Ready to Learn More?

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

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Credit card surcharging is subject to regulations and compliance requirements that vary by region and country. The rise in these fees can be attributed to the substantial investment required for the development and maintenance of secure payment processing infrastructure, protection against fraud, and the convenience offered to consumers.

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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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Demystifying Credit Card Interchange Fees: What You Need to Know [2024 Rates and Updates]

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By investing in secure payment gateways, fraud detection systems, and robust transaction processing protocols, you can lower the risk of chargebacks and avoid unnecessary fees. Some others, including Stax, offer subscription-style processing that gives you access to the lowest rates of interchange.

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CFO Tools You Should be Using in 2022

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Is your company taking advantage of CFO tools like automated invoicing, database management, and automatic tax-compliance updates? Stax prides itself on being more than just an invoicing platform. Sales Tax and Compliance Tools. If not, read on. Finance and Billing Tools.

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What is an Online Terminal and Why Do Merchants Need One?

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Secure Transactions: Online terminals incorporate security protocols like SSL encryption, tokenization, and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) compliance. Training the terminal’s users Invest in solid training for your staff. Adherence to security protocols, such as PCI DSS compliance is a must.