Remove Banking Remove compliance Remove Mobile Payments
article thumbnail

Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

Payrix

Association Group of card-issuing banks or organizations that set common transaction terms for merchants, issuers, and acquirers. Card brands Member-based corporations that connect consumers, businesses, and banks through electronic payments; establish and enforce rules amongst members; and promote the brands (e.g.,

article thumbnail

Payment processor: Definition, types, and examples

Payrix

To operate as an integrated software vendor (ISV) or payment facilitator, a software company requires a relationship with an acquiring bank and a payment processor. The processor is responsible for processing and settling the transactions initiated by the payment facilitators merchants, but they can also offer so much more.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What is a Payment Processing System and How Does It Work?

Stax

A typical payment processing procedure involves multiple parties, including the merchant, customer, payment processor, payment gateway, issuing bank, acquiring bank, and card networks. The processor facilitates the transaction by communicating with the payment gateway, issuing bank, and acquiring bank.

article thumbnail

The Benefits of Digital Disbursements

USIO

The reason why they can be so expensive is that overtime additional expenses go into paper checks like the costs of labor charges, working hours dedicated to making the check, material costs, and other charges levied by banks. Banks’ major fees are imaging fees, paid check fees, positive pay fees, check reconciliation fees, and more.

article thumbnail

Simplifying Enterprise Payments

USIO

By integrating various payment methods into a single platform, companies can reduce administrative tasks and errors. For example, a retail business can manage credit card payments, mobile payments, and online transactions all in one place, ensuring a seamless experience for both staff and customers.

article thumbnail

Everything You Need to Know About PCI Compliance for Credit Card Processing

Stax

TL;DR PCI compliance is essential because it helps prevent data breaches, ultimately cultivating customer trust. Failing to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard can have a number of severe consequences for a business. What is PCI Compliance? Why Is PCI Compliance So Important?

article thumbnail

10 types of payment fraud and how software companies can stay vigilant

Payrix

The most obvious is to protect cardholder data and minimize fraud but understanding payment fraud will help you prevent and detect these threats, helping you to maintain customer trust, financial growth, legal compliance , brand reputation, operational efficiency, and a competitive edge.

Payments 100