Stax

APRIL 8, 2025

PCI compliance fee – This fee is usually charged by the payment processor or acquiring bank to ensure the business follows Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ( PCI DSS ) requirements to protect customer data. Look out for hidden fees like PCI compliance, early termination, and chargeback fees. Contact us

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JANUARY 23, 2025

The merchant underwriting process helps reduce fraud (including chargeback volume), ensures compliance with regulations, and protects financial stability in the payment processing space. Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification. Learn More What is Merchant Account Underwriting?

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MAY 13, 2025

Pros: Cost-effective at scale Transparent pricing structure Predictable transaction fees Cons: Monthly fee can be high for low-volume businesses Can require more active monitoring to ensure youre saving money Stax offers both interchange plus pricing as well as as a flat monthly subscription.

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APRIL 3, 2025

Theyre easy to integrate and set up, with the host taking care of data security measures, including PCI compliance and fraud protection. On top of PCI compliance, you might have to pay extra for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certification. Just like self-hosted gateways, merchants using API-based solutions are responsible for security.

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JULY 16, 2024

This is why PCI DSS compliance is critical. Compliance with PCI Data Security Standard regulations prevents shortcomings and vulnerabilities in payment processing, thereby reducing the risk of fraud, identity theft, and cyberattacks. Stax is 100% PCI compliant, which makes it the perfect solution for all your payment processing needs.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Security and compliance ACH provides extra protection against fraud for high-value transactions because they pass through the ACH automated clearing house and NACHA regulations. Simplify Your Payment Process with Stax ACH is a more affordable and secure option for making and col lecting recurring non-urgent payments. per payment batch.

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JULY 30, 2024

This is where partnering with a payment processing provider like CardX by Stax can be especially useful. Non-compliance can result in a $1000 fine. However, the laws related to surcharging change frequently so partnering with a payment processor like CardX by Stax can help you remain compliant. To learn more, contact us today.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

To choose the right payment processing solution for your business, you need to evaluate your business needs, evaluate security and compliance standards, and evaluate different payment processors based on pricing, features, customer support, and scalability. This is where Stax comes in.

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Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The US, therefore, requires financial institutions as well as financial services firms to have anti-money laundering (or AML) compliance programs in place. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about ensuring AML compliance as a payment facilitator (or PayFac). Non-compliance can have major implications.

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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

Your testing should check for security compliance, technical performance, and mobile responsiveness. Security compliance: ensure that all financial information is securely transmitted using tokenization and strong encryption across the transaction, and that the provider is in full compliance with security standards like PCI DSS.

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Stax

MAY 20, 2024

Regulatory compliance and financial reporting Because service revenue needs to be kept separate from earned revenue until the point it can be recognized, there is a robust set of accounting principles for business owners to follow that ensures unearned revenue is recorded correctly.

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Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

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.

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Stax

JUNE 20, 2024

To ensure that an ISV partner program is right for you, consider their program structure and offerings, integration capabilities, support and resources, security and compliance, and costs and financial incentives. Confirm adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR or HIPAA , ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

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Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Some others, including Stax, offer subscription-style processing that gives you access to the lowest rates of interchange. While this strategy requires careful consideration and compliance with legal requirements, it can be an effective way to offset interchange fees (especially for a small business) and transfer the cost to the end-user.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

In this guide we will discuss the following: What is Payment Tokenization How Payment Tokenization Works Payment Tokenization vs. Encryption SaaS Payment Tokenization Requirements Benefits of Payment Tokenization SaaS Payment Vulnerabilities Using Stax Connect and Payment Tokenization Lets get started. What Is Payment Tokenization?

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Stax

JUNE 25, 2024

TL;DR Key features your charity payment solution should cover include PCI compliance and security, streamlined integrations, a great user experience, reporting and analytics, and customization and flexibility. At Stax Connect, we work with a subscription-based mode l with a 0% markup on direct-cost interchange.

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Stax

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Stax and Worldpay: A Powerful Partnership Stax is one of the largest Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) partnered with Worldpay. Through this partnership, Stax provides businesses with cutting-edge payment technology , cost-saving solutions, and dedicated customer support.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Security and compliance: Make sure they meet the latest security standards and regulations to protect you and your customers’ sensitive data. As you’re handling cardholder data, your provider will need to ensure PCI compliance to minimize the risk of fraud and data breaches. Stax has options, no matter what you need.

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Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks. Major risk factors for PayFacs include fraudulent transactions, merchant credit risk, regulatory compliance, and operational risks. Let’s dive deeper into risk management practices for PayFacs.

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Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Stax, for example, charges 0% markups on top of interchange, giving you the lowest percentage per transaction rate. For example, Stax charges a flat monthly membership in exchange for a 0% markup rate, a transaction cost of just a few cents, and no ancillary fees.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Benefits of using a payment gateway include a simplified purchasing experience for customers, increased operational efficiency, and PCI compliance. Popular payment gateways include Authorize.net, Stax, Stripe, Adyen, and Square. Some of them also offer a merchant account (besides the payment gateway). What Is a Payment Gateway Account?

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

Stax Connect is an all-in-one payment ecosystem with integrated software solutions to help your SaaS company increase revenue, all through one API. Stax Connect provides a comprehensive, scalable payment infrastructure, empowering you to offer seamless payment services while confidently growing your SaaS business.

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Stax

AUGUST 1, 2024

Non-compliance can lead to hefty penalties and even suspension of their merchant accounts. Merchants should be aware of Visa’s surcharging rules as non-compliance can lead to fines ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. All this can be challenging, so it’s best to partner with a surcharging expert like CardX by Stax.

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Stax

APRIL 30, 2024

In addition, they also ensure the privacy of business data and compliance with laws and regulations. Stax Stax is a payments processing service that caters to all types of businesses, large or small. Unlike other card processing companies, Stax doesn’t add any extra fees to the interchange.

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Stax

JANUARY 17, 2024

The great thing about an ACH PayFac solution like Stax Connect is that SaaS companies or ISVs can embed ACH payments in their software easily and own (also, white label) the payment experience. Provides compliance and security advantages ACH payments are one of the most secure payment options your customers can have.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Moreover, companies need to follow data privacy and compliance requirements to stay in business. Besides the enhanced data security, other benefits include reduced risk of breaches, easier regulatory compliance, and compatibility with legacy systems. To find out whether Stax Connect may be the right partner for you, contact us today.

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Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

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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Stax

MARCH 15, 2024

Compliance with these standards ensures that merchants and payment processors implement robust security measures to safeguard financial data. Compliance with PCI DSS is mandatory for businesses that handle credit card transactions. We use a host of security measures to prevent fraud and ensure PCI compliance across all of our products.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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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Stax

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Non-compliance with these regulations can lead to enforcement actions from federal regulatory agencies. Track these changes and maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation of your compliance to avoid penalties. CardX simplifies this process by integrating compliance features into your POS systems. Request a free demo today.

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Subscription Flow

MARCH 25, 2024

Stax and PayPal Additionally, Stax sets itself apart with its novel subscription-based pricing structure that spares companies from transaction costs—a benefit especially for those with large transaction volumes. Why is SubscriptionFlow such a robust MoR?

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Stax

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Setting up ACH payments is easy with a great merchant account service like Stax. Compliance with NACHA’s rules is crucial for businesses to maintain access to the ACH network, and failure to comply can lead to fines or loss of ACH privileges. Learn More ACH Payment Versus Check Payments: What’s The Difference?

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

Ultimately, PCI DSS compliance helps prevent fraudulent transactions, mitigates data breaches, cultivates customer trust and protects your business. Stax delivers an all-in-one payments platform that is secure, stable and customizable—and did we mention affordable? At Stax, we help businesses keep up with all things payment security.

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Stax

APRIL 11, 2024

Look for a PMS that can serve as an all-in-one platform for payment processing, integrates with other technologies, offers appropriate POS equipment, and prioritizes security compliance. Secure payment comes standard: Make sure your PMS meets Payment Card Industry compliance standards—this is a non-negotiable.

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Stax

MAY 16, 2024

Integrating the EHR software with payment processing tools like Stax Connect also helps create an all-in-one platform that simplifies workflow management at hospitals and other medical practices. Compliance with healthcare regulations Regardless of the features you introduce, all EHR software should be in compliance with industry regulations.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If you’re not sure where to start, keep reading to find out the benefits of implementing surcharging, how to ensure legal compliance, and how you can use technology for smooth sailing in the surcharging landscape. If you’re working with a payment processing provider like Stax , they can take care of much of the following.

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Stax

JANUARY 22, 2024

The PayFac benefits the acquiring bank by assuming the risk for a large number of smaller merchants, continuously monitoring merchants for security and compliance, and ultimately reducing the burden on the bank. An example of a Payment Facilitator is Stax Connect. Gateway or Facilitator: What’s the Difference?

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