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Build or Partner? Embedded Payment Processing for ISVs

“Why don’t we just build our own?” A homegrown payment processing solution can seem appealing to independent software vendors (ISVs). Many ISVs consider building their own systems to lower costs, benefit from additional revenue share, customize the customer experience and maintain direct control over the entire transaction. While the idea of developing an in-house solution […]

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How To Choose a Payments Partner for ISVs

Need to add a payments partner to your existing ecosystem? Or introduce the first one to your platform? There are plenty of options out there. But to keep it easy and keep costs down, you’ll have to find a reliable payments partner for easy integration. Choosing the right payments partner is an important decision for […]

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Recurring Payment Systems: How a Great One Can Boost Your Bottom Line

Your payments platform is supposed to be drawing revenue, right? Unfortunately, poor payment processes could be costing you—both customers and money. How can that be? Complicated, disjointed payment processes can frustrate customers, eroding trust and leading them to choose a different provider. On the other hand, providing the right payments platform makes it easy for […]

Deferred Payments vs. Installment Plans

Purchasing a good or service from your business may be more manageable if the customer can break up their payment or settle their balance at a later date. The revenue will still come your business’s way in the future, while the flexibility can convert some undecided leads into paying customers. Deferred payments and installment payments […]

SEC Code Glossary: A Quick Guide to Entry Class Codes

In the world of electronic payments, the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) governs and dictates the regulations for processing electronic transactions through the Federal Reserve. The regulations are serious, utilized in legal proceedings regarding transactions and relied upon by banks, payment processors, and both federal and state governments. NACHA keeps the order for the industry, and it’s important to abide by […]

What Are ACH Return Fees & How Do They Work?

When handling transactions with Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments, awareness of ACH returns is a must. While these ACG payment returns are not commonplace, it’s possible to experience them every now and then, especially if the bulk of your transactions are ACH payments. ACH payments are electronic transfers regulated by the National Automated Clearing House […]

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