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The Best FinTechs for PayFac-as-a-Service: Because DIY is Overrated

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Becoming your own Payment Facilitator (PayFac) sounds greatuntil you realize its a regulatory nightmare , a financial black hole , and takes longer than your last DIY home improvement project (which, lets be honest, is still unfinished). So, which fintechs offer the best PayFac-as-a-Service? Lets break it down.

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PayFac-as-a-Service vs Full Payment Facilitation: A Developer’s Guide

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Should you become a full Payment Facilitator (PayFac)? Or should you partner with a PayFac-as-a-Service provider? First, What Is a Payment Facilitator (PayFac)? At its core, a Payment Facilitator is a master merchant that onboards and manages sub-merchants under its own payment umbrella. This isn’t marketing fluff.

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Payfac-as-a-Service: A Smarter Way to Handle Payments at Scale

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The embedded finance market—including Payfac-as-a-Service—is projected to exceed $7 trillion in global transaction volume by 2030. That’s not a blip—it’s a massive shift in how businesses are managing money. What Is Payfac-as-a-Service? Why Payfac-as-a-Service Beats Traditional Payment Models 1. The compliance.

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Why Medical, SaaS, EHR, and CRM Solutions Need PayFac-as-a-Service

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Medical practices, Software as a Service (SaaS) providers, Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions are constantly seeking ways to streamline their processes and enhance their offerings.

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How to Leverage FedNow

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Example: A SaaS that manages freelance marketplaces can offer FedNow-enabled payouts to gig workers, boosting satisfaction and retention. Reduce reliance on legacy payment rails like wire and ACH. SaaS Platforms: Enable Instant Payouts Use Case: SaaS platforms in gig economy, marketplaces, or fintech.

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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

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Do you find yourself listening to industry leaders and colleagues use terms like PayFac, PCI DSS, and tokenization and casually scratching your head in confusion? Payment facilitator (PayFac) A merchant registered by an acquirer to facilitate transactions on behalf of sub-merchants. Youve come to the right place.

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Master merchant: Definition, types, and examples

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The master merchantis the primary account holder for a payment processing system, overseeing and managing multiple subordinate accounts, often referred to as sub-merchants. fraud prevention, and risk management.