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Top 12 information security recommendations for software companies with Embedded Payments

Payrix

Information security is absolutely paramount in today’s digital world, particularly in the payments industry. Jack Tsigankov, Director of IT and Information Security at Payrix and 17-year industry veteran, recently shared some of his wisdom on the subject as a guest on the PayFAQ Embedded Payments podcast.

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Recurring Payments: Definition and Implementation Best Practices

Stax

The commerce landscape—whether it’s retail, services or software—is moving faster than ever. That’s why businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Industry data shows that subscription-based businesses are growing 3.7x How Do Recurring Payments Work?

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments. of the global population using this method of payment in 2022.

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SaaS Payment Processing: 10 Questions to Ask When Comparing Solutions

FastSpring

What makes a company choose one SaaS payment processing provider over another? But we wanted to hear directly from technical founders and software developers about what you look for in a SaaS payment processing service. Integrations? How do you know whether your credit card processor is fully PCI compliant?

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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For SaaS companies, becoming a payment facilitator (or PayFac) offers a ton of advantages—including but not limited to—boosting retention and profitability while exercising greater control over the customer experience. However, several complex types of risks come along with this. Let’s get started.

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ISVs vs SaaS: What’s the Difference?

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Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service Providers (SaaS) operate within the same market, thus creating a push-and-pull revenue dynamic. TL;DR ISVs develop and distribute software products independently and often collaborate with hardware manufacturers and platform providers.

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

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That’s why understanding surcharging—including its definitions, types, calculating methods, and best practices—can help you incorporate surcharging into your operations. TL;DR Surcharges are additional fees consumers pay on top of the base price of goods or services. Service surcharge. Payment processing surcharge.