Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is a payment processor? A payment processor facilitates the flow of transactions typically made with credit cards, debit cards, and other digital payments. To operate as an integrated software vendor (ISV) or payment facilitator, a software company requires a relationship with an acquiring bank and a payment processor.

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Payrix

JUNE 23, 2025

What are contactless payments? A contactless payment is a transaction that occurs without the physical contact of a credit card to a payment terminal, device, or other point-of-sale system. Contactless payments can also be made with smart phones and wearable devices.

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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. 3 things you should know about integrated payments 1.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Because FastSpring is a merchant of record for over 3500 companies that use our platform daily, we can analyze aggregate sales data for benchmarking insights into Q4 for your SaaS or software business. FastSpring is a merchant of record that can help you easily grow your business internationally.

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Stax

JUNE 3, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down what a SaaS platform is, highlight real-world examples, and explore key strategies to succeed in the fast-moving software-as-a-service industry. A SaaS platform is cloud-based software that delivers tools, features, and services over the internetno downloads or hardware required.

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Payrix

MAY 29, 2025

60% of merchants (your software customers) cited adverse effects on their companys reputation, staff workload, and expenses associated with tracking and resolving failed payments. Fortunately, there are solutions you can offer your customers to help avoid these payment pitfalls. What causes a false decline?

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Note: FastSpring provided support regarding alternative payment methods in the case. 1 of this year, Google “won’t be able to require apps to use its billing system or tell customers that they can download apps elsewhere and potentially for cheaper.” Already using a merchant of record to monetize your game directly to consumers?

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Payrix

JULY 17, 2024

How to implement a software payment solution to elevate your business management platform The software industry has always had the reputation of advancing at breakneck speeds. In recent years, many have discovered the value of Embedded Payments to elevate that experience.

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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. Navigating market dynamics in 2025 and beyond Matt emphasized the cyclical nature of the payments industry, likening it to a pendulum.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The payments landscape and how it affects businesses trying to grow in Asia. Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services. For those that might not be familiar, FastSpring is a merchant of record platform that combines all the essential tools you need to scale a digital goods business.

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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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Payrix

JUNE 4, 2024

What do merchants want from their software providers? Leah has over a decade of experience in the payments industry and has witnessed firsthand the evolution of Integrated and Embedded Payments. Leah and Ian cover a lot of ground in 15 minutes.

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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. Payment Gateways , Payment Processing , PSPs, MoRs — What’s the Difference?

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is a master merchant? A master merchant, often referred to as a payment facilitator or merchant aggregator, is a third-party agent that acts as the link between acquirers and online merchants. Whats the relevance of a master merchant in software-led payments and financial services?

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Payrix

APRIL 3, 2024

Before we dive into the risks associated with payments, let’s review why embedding payments is good for SaaS businesses and the three payment processing solutions available to software companies today. What are the benefits of adding payments to vertical software? What is a PayFac® developer?

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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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Scytale

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Did you know that the total value of losses due to fraudulent card payments worldwide – including both credit and debit cards – is expected to reach $43 billion by 2028? Thats an astronomical number, and businesses accepting card payments must take security seriously to avoid falling victim to fraud.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Interested in learning more about software-led payments or joining the current Embedded Payments conversations in your organization? This blog post is your ultimate guide to understanding the most used payments terms today. This blog post is your ultimate guide to understanding the most used payments terms today.

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Payrix

MARCH 13, 2024

No matter your industry, keeping up with the latest technology and payments trends is essential for any software company looking to stay competitive and keep their customers satisfied. What can these financial and technology decision-maker perspectives tell us about the role of payments and the payments experience in software?

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FastSpring

AUGUST 7, 2020

One of the most significant causes of abandoned digital product purchases is friction within the checkout process. That is why we would like to introduce the PYMNTS Cross-Border Merchant Friction Index, a resource analyzing the key friction points experienced by the global consumer. How to Utilize the Merchant Friction Index.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

FastSpring powers global D2C payments for game studios and app publishers. As a Merchant of Record, we provide a fully managed payment solution including customizable checkout, fraud mitigation, and 100% automated sales tax and VAT compliance. Interested? Set up a demo or try it out for yourself.

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Payrix

MARCH 27, 2024

Payment transaction types and touchpoints are becoming more accessible and diverse. Online and offline payments, credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH — the more commerce intersects with our daily lives, the higher the expectations for simple and intuitive payments. They need omnichannel payments. No problem.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is a payment processor? A payment processor facilitates the flow of transactions typically made with credit cards, debit cards, and other digital payments. To operate as an integrated software vendor (ISV) or payment facilitator, a software company requires a relationship with an acquiring bank and a payment processor.

Payment Services 100

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services SaaS Payments 100

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

But if you’ve decided to use merchant of record FastSpring to help you monetize your video game or mobile game directly to consumers (D2C), we’re here to make it as easy as possible. Click here to download How to Implement Direct to Consumer Sales for Video Games With FastSpring.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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. Doing so enables their customers to accept and manage payments for their businesses, all from the same platform.

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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. 3 things you should know about integrated payments 1.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. A MoR also takes the lead on chargebacks, tax audits, legal compliance, and more. Table of Contents.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

It doesn’t matter if you’re an established digital business or an up-and-coming online store looking to sell software, digital downloads, or digital content, a key part of selling online is making sure you’re familiar with how online payment processing works. So, what is a payment gateway anyway? The Payment Gateway.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

However, there are certain aspects of collecting recurring payments that you would still be responsible for when using Chargebee, such as: Connecting to payment gateways manually. While Chargebee supports several different payment gateways, you have to set up and configure each one. Responding to and processing chargebacks.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 29, 2021

Some of the updates to our platform include faster seller onboarding, support for more languages, and a play-by-play rundown of how we’ve made PSD2 compliance effortless for our sellers. Made PSD2 Compliance Easy for Global Sellers. In fact, we’ve already made the required changes on your behalf.

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Payrix

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Software-led payments have grown in popularity, and for good reason. Last year, we sat down with several of the payments experts that roam the halls of Worldpay to understand what was on the horizon for software platforms and payments. From those conversations, we made software-led payments predictions for 2024.

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Payrix

MARCH 6, 2024

Embedded Payments have become a popular feature in the ecosystem of software developers who understand their role in driving better user engagement, value, growth, and competitive advantage. But in the rapidly evolving world of digital payments, nothing stays the same for long. How will security and compliance impact Embedded Payments?

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Subscription Flow

MAY 27, 2024

Apple Pay recurring payments, one of the evolving features of this payment method, simplifies subscription billing for customers by storing all their payment information and passwords in one place. Apple Pay is a secure and private payment option for all Apple users. What is Apple Pay?

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Stax

JULY 11, 2024

All this to say that Apple Pay is a big deal, and if you t ake credit card payments in your business, it’s worth learning more about this mode of payment. Ensure you have the right NFC-enabled POS equipment, and configure your payment terminals to start accepting Apple Pay. TL;DR With 1.3 Learn More What is Apple Pay?

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FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

To help you choose between Stripe vs. Paddle vs. FastSpring, this guide compares: What areas of the payment lifecycle each one provides a solution for (e.g., payment processing, gathering and remitting taxes, and subscription management) and what additional software you’ll need to add to your tech stack.

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Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services Software Review 147

FastSpring

DECEMBER 15, 2023

FastSpring provided key evidence about alternative payment options in EPIC’s antitrust lawsuit against Google Santa Barbara, CA – December 12, 2023 – Overnight in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California a jury found that Google Play and Google Play Billing represent an illegal monopoly run by Google.

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