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?

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 130

USIO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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). Some will actually pick up the phone when you call. Lets break it down. Eventually.

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Stax

JUNE 8, 2025

Industry data shows that 70% of consumers say the availability of their preferred payment method is very or extremely influential when choosing an online store. A payment processor and payment gateway are both crucial components in transactions, as they enable the various ways that shoppers want to pay.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services SaaS Payments 88

FastSpring

MAY 20, 2025

Supporting country-specific debit networks, mobile wallets, and bank transfer schemes gives buyers seamless and trusted payment options. But dont take our word for it; the results from a Baymard study speak for themselves: Businesses that enable regionally preferred payment methods see 21% higher growth rates than those that dont.

Payment Methods 138

Payment Methods Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 138

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. To address evolving customer demands and accept electronic payments, you need a payment processing system.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

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.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services 130

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.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 88

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

According to the Worldwide Retail Ecommerce Forecast 2024 by eMarketer, eCommerce will account for 21.0% Like most business owners, your instincts tell you to hop on the bandwagon and launch an online store for your business. This ultimate guide will teach you everything you need to know about eCommerce payment solutions.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The world of Embedded Payments saw remarkable developments in 2024, shaping strategies and innovations across the industry. In a compelling discussion on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast, Ian Hillis hosted payments veterans Ella Aguirre and Michael Veatch to reflect on the past year.

Payments 130

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 130

Payrix

JUNE 10, 2025

What is white label merchant processing? White label merchant processing enables third parties like integrated software vendors (ISVs) or independent sales organizations (ISOs) to customize and sell the payment processing technology and services of a payments provider under their own brands.

Merchant Services 100

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 100

USIO

APRIL 24, 2025

For most businesses, the payment process is relatively straightforward. A customer makes a purchase and pays using their preferred method. But in healthcare, payments are more complexlayered with government programs, private insurers, co-pays, and patient responsibility.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services 130

Stax

JUNE 18, 2025

The benefits of vertical SaaS include improved functionality, greater cost savings, and increased operational efficiency. Join the Payments-Led Growth Movement Sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in payments, vertical SaaS, and technology from industry experts. What is Vertical SaaS? Deep domain expertise.

Merchant Services 167

Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments 167

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.

Merchant Services 100

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Payment Methods 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? What types of payment methods can be integrated?

Payment Services 263

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 263

Stax

APRIL 8, 2025

For many small business owners, credit card processing fees may seem like a hefty price to pay for providing convenience to customers. Merchants paid a record $172 billion in payment processing fees in 2023. This figure may continue to climb as inflation rises and credit card networks boost their processing rates.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payments 88

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.

Merchant Services 68

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Development Team Review 68

USIO

MAY 9, 2025

Whether youre a product leader, fintech founder, or payments partner, understanding the language behind embedded finance platforms is mission-critical. This blog post is your jargon-free guide to all the advanced embedded finance terminology you’ll encounterfrom OAuth to multi-rail payment strategies.

Payments 130

Payments Merchant Services Payment Services Finance 130

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A seamless, localized checkout process is crucial for converting potential customers, especially in global markets. Payment methods. FastSpring is a merchant of record that can help you easily grow your business internationally. Focusing on these three key areas can help your SaaS business win more customers: Language.

Payment Methods 158

Payment Methods Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payments 158

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.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services DevOps as a Service SaaS Payments Payments 88

FastSpring

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Because of these developments, mobile game companies are investigating more options for monetizing their games than just the App Store or Play Store. So where do you start if you want to provide more global payment solutions to your player base while chipping away at the hefty 30% fees that mobile marketplaces charge?

Merchant Services 148

Merchant Services Payments Payment Methods Payment Services 148

Payrix

APRIL 28, 2025

Software-led payments are a critical element of the user experience that can be curated with a digital-approach to add value, deepen user engagement, and accelerate the growth of platforms. So, how can platforms successfully take a digital-first approach to payments?

Merchant Services 113

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 113

Payrix

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In the latest episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, Ian Hillis speaks with Brad Pinneke , VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, about one of the most important decisions software companies face today: choosing the right payments partner. How do those goals align with potential payments partners?

Payments 130

Payments Embedded Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 130

FastSpring

DECEMBER 5, 2024

But in many instances, just setting up the web shop is only part of the process — you’ll need to set up some sort of payments solution, too. There are solutions that make this process much easier — more on that below.) Below, we’ll cover: What a gaming payment gateway is. Why you need a payment solution for your web shop.

Payments 88

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods 88

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?

Payments 88

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 88

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The companies have integrated FastSpring’s global localized payments and compliance platform with Nexus’ industry leading creator-powered web shops. Publishers and Studios are able to get a custom designed web shop optimized specifically for their players by a team of D2C gaming ecommerce and marketing experts.

Payments 157

Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Services 157

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.

Payment Methods 163

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 163

Stax

MARCH 11, 2025

Customers in this age of instant gratification always expect a smooth and seamless online payments experience. As a business owner, you must have a clear understanding of how online payments processing works to be able to create a hassle-free checkout process that will keep buyers coming back to your eCommerce store.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 88

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.

Payment Solutions 157

Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Merchant Services Software Review 157

FastSpring

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The company must make several changes regarding its Play Store for Android apps according to AP News , after a jury found in Dec. Note: FastSpring provided support regarding alternative payment methods in the case. Is What Epic Wants for App Stores What Other Game Developers Actually Want?

Payment Methods 174

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payments 174

Stax

MARCH 4, 2025

Up to 42% of shoppers in the US abandon their cart if their favorite payment method isnt available. Meanwhile, retailers that provide at least three of the most popular payment methods in any market increase their conversions by up to 30%. Need to integrate payments?

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

Stax

JUNE 24, 2025

Running a business comes with numerous costs, and credit card processing fees are among the most significant. These fees can eat into profits, especially for small businesses operating on tight budgets. TL;DR Credit card processing fees eat into the profits of small businesses. Unfortunately, these fees are unavoidable.

Payment Services 88

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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.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Stax

MARCH 5, 2025

Fact: modern consumers are increasingly gravitating towards eCommerce businesses. While brick-and-mortar retail isnt going away, todays customers value the convenience of shopping online. That means selling your products and services online allows you to better serve your customers (and reach new ones!)

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Payment Methods Merchant Services Payments 88

Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

The desire for frictionless payments skyrocketed contactless transactions to 8.1 Customers now prefer to skip the slow, fraud-prone process of swiping or inserting magnetic stripe cards. The system generates a one-time encrypted code for each transaction, preventing fraudsters from stealing payment data. Read/write technology.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 88

SaaStr

APRIL 17, 2021

Perhaps the most interesting thing is just how similar both these website-builder-plus-ecommerce companies are. It’s growing at the same rate (~30%), booming from ecommerce (+78% for Squarespace, +60% for Wix). Monetizing ecommerce via subscriptions, but not payment processing. 85% NRR.

Payment Methods 334

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payments Payment Services 334

Stax

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Credit card processing can be overwhelming, expensive, and confusing. And yet, accepting non-cash forms of payments is more or less required to operate a modern business, at least in the U.S. Credit, debit, and digital payments have far and away become the most popular payment method.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88