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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

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Payment facilitator (PayFac) A merchant registered by an acquirer to facilitate transactions on behalf of sub-merchants. They provide the infrastructure necessary for their merchants to accept credit card payments.

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The 12 PCI DSS Requirements to Ensure PCI Compliance

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According to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco , credit card usage among Americans has been steadily increasing since 2016. In 2022, 31% of all payments were made using credit cards. This shows that businesses cannot ignore accepting credit card payments.

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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

Payrix

Payment facilitator (PayFac) A merchant registered by an acquirer to facilitate transactions on behalf of sub-merchants. They provide the infrastructure necessary for their merchants to accept credit card payments.