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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Merchant Services Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 130

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. The processor is responsible for processing and settling the transactions initiated by the payment facilitators merchants, but they can also offer so much more.

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Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

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.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Outsourcing Services 158

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.

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Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 130

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

Stax

JUNE 3, 2025

The term SaaS platform gets tossed around a lotbut what does it actually mean, and why does it matter for today’s software companies? Whether you’re building your first product or scaling an established solution, understanding the SaaS platform model is essential for long-term growth.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services DevOps as a Service SaaS Payments Payments 88

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? Security is paramount in payment processing.

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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.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

FastSpring

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It’s almost time again for Cyber Weekend, and November sales spikes aren’t just for holiday gifts and physical goods — SaaS and software companies also benefit from this annual increase in sales. trends in year-end SaaS and software sales data. trends in year-end SaaS and software sales data.

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Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Merchant Services Software Review 157

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.

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Payments Merchant Services Payment Services Finance 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.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 88

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In the SaaS industry, the checkout experience can make or break a sale. A seamless, localized checkout process is crucial for converting potential customers, especially in global markets. Focusing on these three key areas can help your SaaS business win more customers: Language. Payment methods. Currency display.

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Payment Methods Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payments 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. remains the largest interchange and software market, Matt predicts a loosening of regulatory constraints.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

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

SaaStr

AUGUST 11, 2022

So in the Boom Times of later 2020 and 2021, almost every VC pushed SaaS companies to at least become a little bit of a fintech. It seemed such an easy way to bolt on more revenue to an underlying SaaS platform. Shopify now gets 2x the revenue from payments and merchant services than it does from SaaS subcriptions.

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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

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?

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Merchant Services Payments Payment Methods Payment Services 148

FastSpring

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When you’re expanding your software business into new regions, industry benchmarking data can help you make better strategic decisions by answering important questions about business in the region. Here’s what we uncovered: Key Insights Into How Asia-Region Customers Renew SaaS Subscriptions 1. or EU, or are they different?

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Merchant Services SaaS Payments Benchmarks Subscription 158

USIO

APRIL 15, 2025

Real-time payments: Funds move instantly between financial institutions, even on weekends and holidays. FedNow Solution: Instantly disburse funds upon loan approval. Banks and Credit Unions: Modernize Your Offering Use FedNow to: Offer customers real-time P2P and B2B payments. What is FedNow? Improve cash flow visibility.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 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. How does the provider protect against payment fraud? Is it the interface? Integrations?

Payment Services 147

Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 147

FastSpring

JANUARY 28, 2025

Are you a Digital River customer in emergency need of a new payment and subscription provider ASAP? FastSpring has already helped many Digital River customers make the switch , and if youre looking for a new merchant of record to help your digital business with payments and subscriptions, were here to help you, too.

Merchant Services 141

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 141

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As a SaaS business owner, you are always looking for ways to improve your software and boost your bottom line. When adding payment features for software users, the importance of including customer support for payment processing is no different.

Outsourcing Services 88

Outsourcing Services Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

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

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 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?

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Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services 160

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

is a software training company that focuses on helping end users and companies be more productive. From the beginning, the company’s goal has been to help users achieve more with their software tools. Over the years, BrainStorm has evolved from a training services company to a world-class SaaS platform. BrainStorm, Inc.

Payment Services 273

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments Embedded Payments 273

Stax

JUNE 17, 2025

The world of payments is constantly evolving, with new technologies and shifting business demands reshaping how money moves. In an interview with Karen Webster , CEO of PYMNTS , Paulette Rowe , CEO of Stax, pulled back the curtain on the critical strategies and innovations driving the next wave of payment partnerships.

Payments 88

Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

SaaStr

APRIL 24, 2021

A lot of our SaaS older times don’t quite know what to make with a lot of B2B startups these days, let alone some public SaaS companies. But like “Cloud” and “SaaS”, its definitely has evolved. But like “Cloud” and “SaaS”, its definitely has evolved. Only half does.

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Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 360

SaaStr

APRIL 17, 2021

Squarespace may be more design-focused, Wix the somewhat more cost-effective solution. Monetizing ecommerce via subscriptions, but not payment processing. Billion in GMV processed, up a stunning 91% from 2019. But in contrast to Wix and Shopify, it doesn’t keep much of the revenue from merchant services itself.

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Payment Methods Merchant Services Payments Payment Services 337

SaaStr

AUGUST 3, 2022

Few SaaS leaders have gone through more post-pandemic change than Shopify and Zoom. SaaS growth slowed to 10% year-over-year, down from a peak overall growth of almost 100% (!) Expecting a bit of a rebound later in the year, with more merchants joining the platform in 2H’22 than 1H’22. #4. More on that here.

Payment Methods 283

Payment Methods Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 283

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? One way to do this is by offering credit card integrations.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

SaaStr

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We’ll see 2,500+ of the best SaaS founders, execs, and VCs June 6-7 at 2022 SaaStr Europa ! At OnBoard , we believe board meetings should be informed, effective, and uncomplicated. That’s why we give boards and leadership teams an elegant solution that simplifies governance. Grab tickets here. .

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Merchant Services Payment Solutions Onboarding Payments 240

FastSpring

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Many companies that expand globally reach a point where they can’t properly support their international customers with their current payment platform. An international payment gateway can help with some of these issues, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. What is an international payment gateway? Table of Contents.

Payment Services 148

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 148

FastSpring

APRIL 25, 2024

Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system introduced by the Central Bank of Brazil in 2020, has rapidly gained popularity among consumers as a preferred digital payment method. Director of Payments, Risk, and Compliance at FastSpring. It’s a must-have payment method in Brazil.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 147

SaaStr

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Every day, billions of people around the world connect with their favorite brands to shop online, play the latest video games, log into mobile banking apps, learn remotely, share videos with friends, and so much more. Engage teams by enabling them to interact with the project in the way they prefer. Tropic is procurement paradise.

Merchant Services 274

Merchant Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Payments 274

SaaStr

APRIL 29, 2021

The Covid Boost for SaaS. It would be so helpful to know, as the #1 leader in SMB eCommerce, and also one of the very top leaders in SaaS SMB overall. When you add in payments, i.e. merchant services, NRR for 2018+ is about 110%, based on the below new chart. But likely it’s below 100% excluding payments.

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Merchant Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payments 296

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The payments landscape and how it affects businesses trying to grow in Asia. If you’re not sure how to kickstart growth for your digital products or software business in Asia, listen or watch now! Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services. Jump to video. | Jump to transcript.

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