Payrix

APRIL 17, 2025

What is a payment facilitator? A payment facilitator (or PayFac) is a software platforms all-in-one payment processing solution. Think of it as becoming the payments "master account" for all your customers. This strategic move offers three key benefits for platforms.

Payment Services 100

Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 100

USIO

MAY 16, 2024

Here are some of the most FAQs software companies ask Usio about integrated payments, along with comprehensive answers to help you navigate this critical aspect of your business. What are integrated payments? Why should my software company consider integrating payments?

Payment Services 263

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 263

Stax

MAY 23, 2025

If youre a software provider looking to boost revenue, streamline operations, and deliver more value to your users, ISV integrated payments can be a game-changer. Embedding payments directly into your platform can unlock tremendous benefits both for you and your users. The best part?

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Payments Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 88

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

But what has changed in the last five years is that you have all now embedded financial services (Stripe, etc.) Consumers now also expect to talk to businesses through digital means. Now, there’s payroll processing, payments online or in person, recurring billing, and so on — effectively expanding the market and TAM.

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SaaS Payments Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 257

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is an integrated software vendor? An integrated software vendor more commonly known as an ISV is a software company that engages in a partnership with a payments provider in order to integrate payment processing capabilities into their platform. Learn more about the revenue potential for ISVs.

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Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions PayFac as a Service 130

Payrix

APRIL 10, 2025

In todays competitive software market, forward-thinking trade and field service platforms are no longer asking if they should modernize their payment infrastructure, theyre working diligently to source the right payments partner to implement innovative solutions before their competitors beat them to the punch.

Payments 100

Payments Payment Services Outsourcing Services Payment Solutions 100

FastSpring

APRIL 29, 2025

When payment partners fail to adapt to player demand and scale quickly, players leave your web shop empty handed, creating dissatisfaction that could have been prevented. We empower you to offload the complexity of global payments, sales tax and VAT compliance, player payments support, and more.

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Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions Payment Methods 133

FastSpring

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Selling internationally can get complicated very quickly if you’re trying to manage cross border payments yourself. And typical payment service providers won’t help you with most of those concerns. Read on to learn: Why cross border payments are key to taking your business global.

Merchant Services 158

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Outsourcing Services 158

Payrix

JANUARY 28, 2025

In this episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, host Ian Hillis welcomes Matt Downs, President of Worldpay for Platforms, to discuss software-led payments predictions for 2025 and beyond. This cycle promises significant advancements for end-users and software platforms alike.

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Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Payrix

JANUARY 10, 2025

Ian Hillis welcomes David Blair, Senior Director of Product Management at Worldpay for Platforms, on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast to explore the critical roles of merchant underwriting and onboarding for software providers. Whats on the horizon?

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 130

SaaStr

JANUARY 26, 2025

Here’s what it really took for Attentive to go from $0 to $500M ARR in just 7 years, sending over 32B text messages and generating $20B+ in revenue for their 8,000+ customers. The traditional “Text WHY to 12345” SMS opt-in process was clunky and killed conversion rates. The result?

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Technical Review Payment Solutions Scale Payment Services 262

FastSpring

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Setting up a web shop for players to buy subscriptions or in-game items outside of mobile app marketplaces is a great way to create additional revenue streams for your game while saving on steep marketplace fees. There are solutions that make this process much easier — more on that below.) What Is a Gaming Payment Gateway ?

Payments 88

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods 88

Stax

MAY 13, 2025

Credit card merchant services are often viewed as a back-office function or necessary cost. When leveraged strategically, these services can become a key driver of business growth. With the right provider, merchant services can improve your checkout experience, increase cash flow, and unlock valuable business insights.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 88

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

But launching your eCommerce store is just half the equationaccepting payments efficiently and effectively is a whole different ball game. On the surface, it seems effortless, with customers only taking a few seconds to initiate and complete payments. The eCommerce payment solution infrastructure involves several key players.

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Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

FastSpring is proud to announce a partnership with Nexus , a leading platform for supporting content creators and monetizing games, where both companies have joined forces in order to help game publishers materially grow profits with their own creator-powered, custom designed, and hosted web shops. The challenge?

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Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Services 157

Payrix

APRIL 28, 2025

That expectation has driven software companies to build and grow their platforms rooted in customer centricity. As the demand for seamless platform experiences intensifies, theres only one way for software companies to effectively deliver on customer-centric strategies: with a digital-first approach.

Merchant Services 113

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 113

Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For many founding teams, pricing is one of the most difficult and complex decisions for the business. Startups operate in newer markets where pricing standards haven’t been set. But throughout this turmoil, startups must adopt a process to craft a good pricing strategy, and re-evaluate prices periodically, at least once per year.

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SaaS Payments Pricing Strategy Scale 283

Payrix

MARCH 20, 2024

Among the most recent strategies proving successful for software companies is Embedded Payments. In fact, a recent report from IDC estimates that by 2030, 74% of global digital payments will be processed through platforms owned by non-financial institutions, including software companies. What are Embedded Payments?

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Payments Embedded Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions 147

USIO

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Two prominent solutions that have emerged in recent years are integrated payments and Payfac-as-a-Service. While both aim to simplify payment processes, understanding the nuances between the two is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions about which solution best suits their needs.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services PayFac as a Service Payment Services Marketplace as a Service 130

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2025

the future of monetizing your game direct to consumer looks brighter than ever. That said, you might be wondering what strategies work within the confines of today’s rules and if it’s even possible to earn 50% or more of your game’s revenue through D2C. With changes to legislation in the EU and lawsuits in the U.S.,

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Payments Mobile Payment Methods Revenue 164

Stax

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Acquisition of BlockChyp brings new technology and industry expertise to Stax, furthering its evolution as a leading payment processor ORLANDO – October 1, 2024 – Stax , a leading payment technology provider, today announced its acquisition of BlockChyp , further expanding the company’s end-to-end processing capabilities.

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Merchant Services Stax Payments Payment Services 197

USIO

JUNE 28, 2024

Announces Partnership with Usio as Preferred Payment Integration Partner for USA Customers Chattanooga, Tennessee – 17 June 2024 – ues.io, the leading no-code/pro-code platform for building enterprise applications with AI, today announced a strategic partnership with Usio , a trusted leader in integrated payment solutions.

Payments 130

Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 130

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. What does all of that mean? What Is FastSpring and Who Is It For?

Payments 160

Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services 160

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

We can hail a ride from a mobile app, and our transactions for all sorts of goods and services can be easily paid for from our phones. Physical wallets are phasing out, left behind in favor of digital wallets and other digital payment options. In 2019, 77% of US consumers were using at least one type of digital payment system.

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Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 163

USIO

JULY 25, 2024

Hiring your own staff as a payment facilitator involves significant costs and risks. Key Roles and Estimated Salary Ranges Compliance Officer Role: Ensures that your operations adhere to all relevant regulations, mitigating legal risks. Estimated Salary: $85,000 – $150,000 per year.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Payment Facilitation Payments Payment Solutions 130

USIO

JUNE 10, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing a seamless payment experience is crucial for businesses of all sizes. As we venture into 2024, the landscape of payment integration continues to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for merchants. Key Trends in Payment Integration for 2024 1.

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Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What are integrated payments? Integrated payments are payment processing capabilities that are incorporated into a software companys platform to provide their user base with the ability to accept and manage payments for their businesses. Learn more about Embedded Finance.

Payments 100

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods 100

USIO

MAY 14, 2024

A good revenue share agreement with a payments service provider depends on various factors including your software platform’s volume of transactions, the average transaction size, industry standards, and the services provided by the payment provider.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 130

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What makes a company choose one SaaS payment processing provider over another? In my conversations with software developers and technical founders over the years, I’ve heard how complicated these tech stack choices are to make. Integrations? How do you know whether your credit card processor is fully PCI compliant?

Payment Services 147

Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 147

Payrix

APRIL 24, 2024

Andy Meadows, the Head of Partner Success at Payrix joins host Ian Hillis to continue their conversation about building a successful Embedded Payments strategy. As the last episode of a four-part series on the topic, Andy and Ian tackle how software companies can minimize attrition and why it’s important to the payments conversation.

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Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 162

Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

The merchant underwriting process is a critical step that payment processors and financial institutions use to assess the risk associated with onboarding new businesses. Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification. What is the Purpose of Merchant Underwriting?

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Development Team Review 68

USIO

JUNE 3, 2024

In the dynamic world of Software as a Service (SaaS), staying ahead of the curve means continuously evolving and integrating new functionalities that enhance user experience and streamline business operations. One such critical functionality is integrated payments.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments 130

SaaStr

JULY 30, 2024

Okta’s VP of Engineering, Monica Bajaj, and Senior Director of Platform Product Marketing, Priya Ramamurthi, share Okta’s playbook to PLG, developer experience, and Enterprise ARR. How do you build a stellar developer experience and continue to scale when the user base skyrockets overnight? How do you scale PLG?

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Underperforming Technical Team Enterprise Scale Payments 282

Payrix

JUNE 4, 2024

This is a question that keeps many software companies up at night, and Leah Asdell, Head of Partner Marketing and Content Strategy at Worldpay for Platforms. Leah has over a decade of experience in the payments industry and has witnessed firsthand the evolution of Integrated and Embedded Payments.

Payments 147

Payments Merchant Services Embedded Payments Payment Solutions 147

USIO

JANUARY 15, 2024

Subscription Models: Usio will provide general insights into why subscription-based payment processing is often considered advantageous for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. Predictable Revenue Streams: Subscription models provide a consistent and predictable revenue stream for SaaS companies.

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SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 130