USIO

JUNE 12, 2025

Embedded payments are becoming the backbone of modern commerce, and no one explains it better than our CEO, Louis Hoch. In a recent episode of the PayPod podcast, Louis joined host Kevin Rosenquist to unpack what’s driving the evolution of payments – from invisible infrastructure to intelligent automation. And so does speed.

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USIO

JUNE 13, 2025

ACH payments offer a secure, scalable, and cost-effective alternative that gives businesses better control over their cash flow. But the question is, how does ACH work, why does it matter, and how can it transform the way you manage payments? What Are ACH Payments? 5 Business Benefits of Using ACH Payments 1. It’s simple.

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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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USIO

AUGUST 12, 2024

Innovative SaaS Payment Gateways for Startups In the highly competitive world of startups, managing payment processing can indeed be a significant challenge. Furthermore, the complexities, high costs, and time-consuming processes can easily divert your focus from what truly matters: growing your business.

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SaaStr

JUNE 7, 2019

With thousands of new startups emerging everyday and the average turnover rate for business applications trending at 39% annually, the SaaS industry couldn’t be more competitive. Despite the hyper competition, many SaaS providers take their organization’s payment processing experience for granted. Securing payments.

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USIO

AUGUST 19, 2024

SaaS Payment Integration for Software Companies In the ever-evolving landscape of software companies, effective payment integration is crucial for success. Cutting-Edge Technology and Robust APIs Utilizing cutting-edge technology and robust APIs ensures that your software can handle a variety of payment methods effortlessly.

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USIO

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ah, the glorious world of payments! That’s right, “ Payments as a Service ” (PaaS) is here to save us from the monotony of traditional payment processing, and Usio is leading the charge. Buckle up, because we’re diving into why you should consider Usio for payments. Why, you ask?

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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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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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Neil Patel

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Merchant services exist to help businesses process credit card payments. You might know them by the name “credit card processors.”. Regardless of what you call them, choosing the best merchant service isn’t easy. How to Choose The Best Merchant Services For You. Processing Rates/Monthly Fees.

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Tom Tunguz

MARCH 19, 2020

Speaking with startups, I’ve collected a list of disciplines that are going to become very important in the next period. This is important to project churn rates, assess timing of software payments, and estimate the impact on cash flows/burn. Some startups may face meaningful attrition within their customer bases.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

So one thing that’s back now is customers asking for longer payment terms. And it’s super stressful on startups, especially earlier-stage ones. Your champion likely doesn’t benefit from longer payments terms themselves. Make sure you are budgeting at least for longer payment terms. That’s great.

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The average software company operates at about 70% gross margin, so let’s assume a web3 company is similar. Web3 software sales must also navigate novel procurement processes with decentralized decision-making, payment for services in kind with tokens, & different permissions models for users. Total Revenue, $M.

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Tom Tunguz

APRIL 28, 2022

When I hosted this blog on Amazon Web Services, I used 5 products. That’s much more work than the automatic credit card payment with AWS. Developers building sophisticated applications employ 10, 20, maybe 30 services. First, the ecosystem decides that infrastructure payments should occur in stablecoins - like USDC or UST.

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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. In simple terms, we handle everything from payments to fraud management, to custom support and tax compliance, so that sellers can focus on growing their business.

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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

DECEMBER 9, 2022

SaaS billing software automates one or more of the various aspects of the recurring billing process — payment processing, fulfillment, dunning, and more. You’ll still need a separate solution for payment processing, taxes, chargebacks, and more. 3 Payment Processors. Verifone (formerly 2Checkout).

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Panther helps remote startups hire anyone, anywhere, in just a click. They handle global payroll, taxes, compliance, and benefits — so startups can focus on work that matters. Chargebee is a recurring billing and subscription management tool that helps SaaS and SaaS-like businesses streamline Revenue Operations.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 30, 2023

They focused on building a payment platform that empowers international talent and independent contractors to get paid on time in a compliant way while also ensuring that companies can hire international talent and make payments efficiently. This insight led Deel to focus on solving payments and compliance.

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SaaStr

JULY 20, 2021

The financial services industry – banking, lending, insurance – has long benefited from deep competitive moats that limited competition and stifled innovation. 4 Secrets to Using Data Security and Compliance as a Competitive Advantage with Very Good Security’s CEO.

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SaaStr

APRIL 12, 2022

The majority of its revenue is now from Bitcoin transactions, not “traditional” payments and software. Its software and services business is the one with the real operating margins. Square is still a high-margin software company at its core with a large but low-margin payments business on top. businesses. #4.

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Frontegg

MAY 28, 2022

With more and more businesses offering their services online, payment processing is now taking centerstage. Creating a secure and smooth payment pipeline is becoming increasingly important, with users expecting more in-app freedom with the ability to purchase or upgrade their accounts with just a few clicks.

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Tom Tunguz

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The contracts are identical twelve month contracts except for the payment terms. Contract B relaxes payment terms to monthly payment, 12 monthly installments for the next year. A startup closing only Contract As will be far more capital efficient than one capturing Contract Bs.

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SaaStr

MAY 4, 2022

You can deploy subscriptions as a service, billing as a service, fraud prevention as a service. You get a service, you get a service, you get a service—everything is a service now.”. Platforms-as-a-service. In the long run, these services are helping to democratize entrepreneurship.

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SaaStr

JULY 15, 2024

PayPal: Their Market Stayed the Same PayPal started as a payment encryption service, and now they’re a web-based payment processor. An Actual Pivot: Yelp Yelp started as a service where they solicited reviews by email. If you have an early-stage startup with 15 different ideas, you’re not pivoting.

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Stax

AUGUST 29, 2024

The dominance of cashless commerce means only businesses that ensure the seamless processing of in-store and online credit and debit card payments will remain competitive. The question is: how do payment service providers work and how can you choose the right one for your business? Read on to find out.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 30, 2022

This is especially important for small teams, where you need to operate at a scale far beyond your headcount (without burning out your team by working around the clock). Ready to take your startup to the next level? Best practices for choosing the right tools for your startup tech stack. Look for tools that can scale with you.

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Stax

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Worldpay stands as a leading global payments company, offering a comprehensive suite of payment processing solutions to merchants and financial institutions across the globe. With a robust presence in over 146 countries, Worldpay is equipped with a team of seasoned experts who bring extensive experience in the payments industry.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If you’re a seed-stage startup, Michael shares the best ways for you to present your company to startup investors. They collect the payment online and take a 15% fee for every booking. Airbnb handles the payments and gets you a guest, and now your rent is covered for the next couple of months. That’s it.

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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. So many startups these days are claiming they have “ARR” from revenue that … doesn’t recur. 50% revenue from software (recurring), 50% from payments (not-recurring). .

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USIO

AUGUST 15, 2024

Why Payment Gateway API Integration Matters for Your Business In today’s digital-first world, businesses must provide seamless and secure payment experiences to meet customer expectations and stay competitive. However, integrating a payment gateway can be a complex task, riddled with technical challenges and security concerns.

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USIO

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Results Earned approximately $35,000 in additional revenue after integrating Went from processing $0 to $7.5mm in transactions in 12 + months Gained competitive advantage by offering new and easy-to-use mobile payment solution Became one of the leading booster club software providers on the market to date.

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Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

These businesses sell at every price point and sell to every operational buyer. We processed the data with 1000+ lines of R code to parse the insights from the data and test for statistical significance. Share benchmarks to calibrate your startup’s free trials. Requiring payment Increases Conversion Rate by 2.5x.

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Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Although credit cards have been around since the 1950s, in recent years, they’ve started to dethrone cash from its position as king of payment methods. With a whopping 84% of American adults owning at least one credit card (the average is 3 credit card accounts per person), card payments reached $9.43 trillion in 2021.

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Payrix

JANUARY 30, 2024

That simple idea eventually led to fitDEGREE, Nick’s growing software startup for class-based fitness studios that want a more community-driven way to manage their local business. Nick realized that adding payments to the software product was the only way he could continue to compete in the space, so he took the opportunity.

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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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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 14, 2017

The cash conversion cycle is a key metric for startups, but one that often isn’t talked about until a business hires a CFO. Accounts receivable latency is the amount of time from the contract being signed to the customer paying for the service. To calculate the cash conversion cycle for a software company, the formula is.

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