Stax

AUGUST 10, 2025

No matter your industry or business model, having a seamless and secure way to accept payments is an absolute must. That’s where payment gateways come in. Payment gateways facilitate transactions, acting as the bridge between your business, your customer, and their chosen payment method. How Do Payment Gateways Work?

Payment Services

Stax

MAY 13, 2025

We’ll also outline how to choose the best payment solutions for your unique business needs. Fee structures matter; understand the differences between interchange plus, flat rate, tiered, and subscription pricing to find the most transparent and cost-effective option. Talk to sales What Are Credit Card Merchant Services?

Merchant Services

Stax

JULY 2, 2025

The real key to sustainable growth and increased revenue lies in maximizing payment attachment – the adoption and usage of integrated payments by your existing customer base. We recently had the privilege of sitting down with a panel of payments experts from Stax for a masterclass on this critical topic.

Merchant Services

Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

Completing online payments via manual card entry can be time-consuming and off-putting for customers. This article will cover everything you need to know about Click to Pay, including its history, how it works, and how you can implement the payment method in your business. Learn More What is Click to Pay?

Payment Methods

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

How To Buy Saas

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Most SaaS businesses prefer to manage their accounting processes through cloud-based software solutions, but even for that you need to know the nitty-gritties of SaaS accounting. In this blog, we will cover all of these and provide the best solutions to some common challenges as well.

Payment Services

How To Buy Saas

MAY 26, 2025

Finding simple, affordable invoice software that doesnt require an accounting degree can be a game-changer. In this comprehensive Skynova review , we break down its features, pricing, pros, cons, and how it stacks up against popular Skynova alternatives like QuickBooks, FreshBooks, and Wave. Is Skynovas pricing competitive?

Software Review

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 22, 2024

It is already daunting to steer your company through the whirlwind of sales tax. But when it comes to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses, this statement stands even truer. So why is SaaS sales tax so challenging? Sales tax is a percentage of the sale price, and is usually collected from the customer at the point of sale.

SaaS Payments

Stax

MARCH 13, 2025

Credit and debit cards have become the preferred payment methods for many, and it isn’t hard to see why. This small rectangular piece of plastic enables customers to ditch bulky wads of cash, making payments easier and safer. Talk to sales What Are Interchange Fees? But there’s more to it.

Payment Services

Stax

MAY 6, 2025

As your business grows, the tools powering it need to evolve tooand that includes your payment solution. From handling higher transaction volumes to enabling new revenue models, the right system should grow with you and streamline both your operations and your customers checkout experience. The right system simplifies growth.

Payment Solutions

Stax

AUGUST 11, 2025

Authorize.net is one of the leading eCommerce payment gateways. It’s a popular choice among merchants, both large and small, due to its offering of a secure and seamless payment experience. Merchants who sign up for Authorize.net through Stax get access to the payment gateway and virtual terminal.

Payment Methods

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

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For companies looking to scale, Independent Software Vendors (ISV) are a crucial tool that provides specialized software solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing business tools. As anISV, Stax works with a number of software partners to give sub-merchants total control over how they operate their businesses.

Payments

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

Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

The desire for frictionless payments skyrocketed contactless transactions to 8.1 The system generates a one-time encrypted code for each transaction, preventing fraudsters from stealing payment data. This is why 90% of shoppers still prefer contactless payments post-pandemic. billion during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Payment Methods

Stax

JULY 7, 2025

In a consumer landscape where convenience is always a priority, credit card processing has become an essential mechanism for businesses to accept payments seamlessly. But behind every smooth credit card transaction is a complex system connecting various entities—most of whom take a cut out of the transaction.

Payment Services

Stax

APRIL 17, 2025

There are a few things a business can do withoutand a retail POS system isnt one of them. Traditionally, POS was just a collection of hardware used to ring up sales, process simple transactions, and print receipts. Today, POS systems have evolved. Talk to sales What is a POS System?

Payment Methods

SaaStr

JULY 10, 2025

Free Cash Flow: Nearly break-even (partner payment timing impact) Toast: The Growth Juggernaut Q4 2024 Metrics: Revenue: $1.34B (+29% YoY) ARR: $1.6B (+34% YoY) Operating Income: $32M (2.4% margin) Net Income: $11.8M margin) Net Income: $11.8M margin) Net Income: $11.8M margin) Net Income: $11.8M

Technical Review

Stax

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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. Cash has dropped to less than 20% of all US payments in recent years.

Merchant Services

Stax

JUNE 24, 2025

There is no such thing as a “free” payment processor, but there is a solution that can help to alleviate the financial burden: surcharging. Unfortunately, they’re unavoidable, and most companies can’t afford to refuse credit card payments. Unfortunately, these fees are unavoidable.

Payment Services

User Pilot

APRIL 24, 2025

Stripe: Product Manager, Local Payment Methods Cost Optimization Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies, from the worlds largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups, use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.

Payment Methods

Stax

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Accepting credit card payments at your business is a surefire way of increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Also, credit cards contributed to 27% of the spending at point-of-sale (POS) systems worldwide. TL;DR Tiered pricing is a popular strategy several payment processing companies use.

Payment Services

Stax

MAY 6, 2025

Credit cards are a staple in the wallets of consumers today, and they will undoubtedly be a payment method of choice for years to come, particularly as the adoption of mobile and contactless payments continues to grow. In fact, ResearchAndMarkets.com forecasts the global credit card payment market to grow to $762.16

Accept Credit Card Payments

Stax

JUNE 17, 2025

Choosing a payment processing partner isn’t just about finding a way to accept credit cards, it’s about building the financial foundation of your business. With so many players in the payments space, from banks and fintechs to all-in-one platforms, figuring out who does what (and who’s right for you) can quickly get confusing.

Merchant Services

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

Stax

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Hunting for a payment processor provider for your business shouldn’t be one of those things. When digging through the thousands of solutions that are meant to help you accept payments, finding the right tools is a priority but it’s not everything. Understand the difficulties you may face with a processor’s pricing or support.

Payment Services

Stax

MAY 7, 2025

Stax Connect’s recent webinar, featuring CardX Founder Jonathan Razi , offered ISVs insight into this intricate challenge, providing expert guidance on surcharging compliance and a glimpse into the future of payment processing. Razi emphasized, “You need to have signage at the point of entry and at the point of sale.”

Merchant Services

Stax

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Whether you are starting a new online store or looking to grow your existing brick-and-mortar small business, you must make provisions for accepting credit card payments. A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco showed that credit cards account for 31% of all payments, significantly more than cash at 18%, and debit cards at 29%.

Payment Services

Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

Question: what’s the best way for your business to get paid while satisfying your customer’s need for varied payment options and convenience? Answer: know the top modes of payment your customers prefer, and ensure you accept them. You will need POS terminals to accept and process in-person card payments.

Payment Methods

Stax

JUNE 24, 2025

Consumers are increasingly gravitating towards cashless payment options, including debit card and credit card payments, as well as online payments, contactless payments , and mobile credit card processing services. A smooth, secure payment experience builds customer trust. The checkout experience is everything.

Payment Services

Stax

MARCH 5, 2025

Payment processors undeniably play a critical role in the success of your online store; all shoppers wont be able to make purchases through your website without a robust payment solution. And how can you find a reliable payment processing solution for your business? Why Are These Solutions So Important?

Payment Services

Neil Patel

AUGUST 27, 2020

Some years ago, POS systems were a luxury reserved for only big enterprise businesses. . But, with too many options came a new challenge: Choosing the best POS system that’s right for your business is now an uphill battle. Our team has done the heavy lifting of reviewing dozens of POS systems in the market.

Point of Sale

SaaStr

APRIL 19, 2023

So one large category of software spend is on Point of Sale systems. But “POS” systems and software are everywhere, and are a lot more than just Toast and Square. 39% of their revenues from software, and going down. That’s a material increase in pricing and ARPU.

Payment Solutions

Baremetrics

MARCH 30, 2021

Finding the right recurring payment system to process recurring invoices for your subscription-based business isn't easy. If you're currently looking for the right recurring payment system, this guide will help. If you're currently looking for the right recurring payment system, this guide will help.

Payment Features

Neil Patel

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Getting the best inventory management software for your business will make all of it a reality. And if that isn’t enough, the software tool can also help you reduce operating costs, increase revenue, and most importantly, ensure greater customer satisfaction. How to Choose the Best Inventory Management Software for You.

Payment Solutions

Stax

JUNE 9, 2024

Following this approach, most retail business owners try to find a Point-of-Sale (POS) system for retail businesses that can make their operations (especially in-store) more efficient, manageable, and cost-effective. Make sure to choose solutions that can scale with you.

Point of Sale

USIO

JUNE 10, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing a seamless payment experience is crucial for businesses of all sizes. As we venture into 2024, the landscape of payment integration continues to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for merchants. Key Trends in Payment Integration for 2024 1.

Payments