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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. A cardholder initiates the payment for a purchase or service to the merchant or service provider with their payment information from a credit card, debit card, or bank account.

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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. A cardholder initiates the payment for a purchase or service to the merchant or service provider with their payment information from a credit card, debit card, or bank account.

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Payment facilitation and risk management: What do vertical software companies need to know?

Payrix

We will explore the risk s in more detail in the next section. What is PayFac-as-a-Service? In between referral partnership and PayFac is PayFac-as-a-Service. At a very high level, a referral partnership is an integrated payments model.

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How to prepare your software users for merchant underwriting

Payrix

Whatever payments model is right for you : referral payments, PayFac-as-a-Service, or PayFac, Payrix and Worldpay is here to help guide you through the process and set clear expectations for your merchants as it relates to merchant underwriting, PCI compliance , implementation , and more.

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Master merchant: Definition, types, and examples

Payrix

This setup is commonly used in marketplaces, software platforms, or businesses that facilitate payments for a network of sellers, service providers, or smaller businesses. The master merchant simplifies the onboarding process for sub-merchants by handling the complexities of payment integration, security requirements, and compliance.

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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

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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.,