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APRIL 30, 2024

You may not be able to control the rates set by the banks and card providers, but what you can do is manage those fees through your payment processor. There are many processors out there that claim to save you money, and in this post we’ll take a look at two of them: Riverside Payments and Stax.

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Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Set rate processing Subscription rate processing TL;DR Interchange fees are not collected by your payment processor or bank; they go directly to the card-issuing banks. Interchange fees vary significantly depending on the card issuer, the issuing bank, type of transaction and/or merchant type.

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Stax

MARCH 15, 2024

Data protection and security are crucial not just for safeguarding customer information, but for protecting business owners as well. Having and maintaining secure payment systems is integral for protecting yourself and your customers. Enter secure payment systems (SPS). What Are Secure Payment Systems?

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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

The original sensitive data is still secured and hidden in an external data bank. Payment verification by the issuing bank means the customers bank will check whether the customer has sufficient funds to complete the transaction. Your provider should help with this.

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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2024

Long before the digital age, newspaper and magazine companies have been using the subscription model to create and retain a consistent readership for their publications. The most potent benefit of the subscription-based business model is that companies are guaranteed a fixed revenue stream—if they can retain their customers or subscribers.

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Stax

MARCH 15, 2025

Embedded payments come with a lot of responsibilities, such as bank sponsorship and risk management, which is why finding the right payments partner like Stax Connect is essential to help you monetize payments and own the entire experience. What is Payment Monetization?

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Chargebee is a robust subscription management platform. However, there are certain aspects of collecting recurring payments that you would still be responsible for when using Chargebee, such as: Connecting to payment gateways manually. Zoho Subscriptions. Remitting taxes at the end of the year.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

Encryption SaaS Payment Tokenization Requirements Benefits of Payment Tokenization SaaS Payment Vulnerabilities Using Stax Connect and Payment Tokenization Lets get started. By doubling up on security and working with a payments facilitator like Stax Connect, you can protect your SaaS customers and your business.

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Stax

APRIL 11, 2024

Here’s where a Payment Management System (PMS) can swoop in as your financial hero to understand your business better. TL;DR Payment Management Systems manage payment processing so you can accept payments, send invoices, track transactions, and view financial data.

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Stax

AUGUST 29, 2024

A PSP (Payment Service Provider) can equip your eCommerce and brick-and-mortar business with an all-in-one platform that supports multiple payment systems, including debit & credit cards, eWallets, and bank transfers (ACH). Read on to find out.

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Stax

JANUARY 17, 2024

Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are a type of electronic bank-to-bank payment system in the US. Unlike payments facilitated by card networks like Visa or Mastercard, ACH payments are managed by a body called the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA).

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Stax

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Here’s an interesting stat: 70% of businesses consider subscription and membership models indispensable for future commercial growth and expansion. They must engineer a well-rounded solution that makes handling subscriptions a breeze (and yes, it is as hard as it sounds). However, only 10% of them currently employ these models.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Setting up ACH payments is easy with a great merchant account service like Stax. Learn More ACH Payment Versus Check Payments: What’s The Difference? Simply put, check payments are the analog version of ACH transfers.

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Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With the majority of processors relying on negotiations and tacking on hidden costs like exorbitant setup fees, dishonest monthly subscription fees, or unfavorable long-term contracts, it can be hard to know what the best rates really are. However, the percentage markup rate does not give you a full picture of your processing costs.

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Stax

APRIL 30, 2024

TL;DR Merchant processing ensures that all entities, such as the issuing bank, the acquiring bank, and the card company, work cohesively to facilitate payments between a customer and a business. In order to receive card-based payments, businesses need to have a merchant account.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of payment gateways including how they work and how you could go about implementing them in your business. TL;DR A payment gateway is a solution that securely reads and transfers a customer’s payment information to a merchant’s bank account—both for online and in-person transactions.

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Stax

APRIL 23, 2024

ACH payments are a convenient way for business owners, individuals, and employers to use intuitive automated banking throughout their daily lives. Most small business owners and employers are turning to ACH payments instead paper check payments because of the ease and instant access the ACH network provides.

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Stax

MAY 30, 2024

It’s intentionally created to be very friendly for SMB users, featuring robust invoicing and time tracking features. Matching bank and Square feeds to expenses and payments is super easy, making my work a lot quicker.” – Stephanie P., For a business that runs on invoicing, you may not find a better solution.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Thankfully, with mobile payments from Stax , you can quickly accept and process payments from your customers. Learn all about mobile payments and why you may want to consider joining the Stax family to streamline payments and boost your small business’ productivity. Your customers are busy and so are you.

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Stax

MARCH 6, 2024

For businesses offering subscriptions, memberships, retainers, and other recurring services, recurring billing is a powerful solution to streamline processes and ultimately enhance revenue generation. Consider this: Consumers are already conditioned to the subscription model. Learn More What is Recurring Billing?

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In this guide, we compare six Recurly competitors and alternatives according to several categories: Subscription management and recurring billing Checkout Global payment processing Reporting and analytics Pricing Customer reviews We’ll start with a deep dive into FastSpring — our end-to-end payment solution (i.e.,

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Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From there, your users must go through an application and underwriting process that determines their eligibility to accept payments. TL;DR Merchant underwriting is the risk level assessment process an acquiring bank carries out on every new merchant before they grant them a merchant account. What Is Merchant Underwriting?

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Stax

MARCH 14, 2024

An invoice would be sent, and it would need to be paid within an agreed timeframe. But the nature of such services could mean that monthly invoices are always different and plan terms are regularly changed. This business would have more intricate invoicing needs than the office space provider. Thus, it’s more secure.

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Stax

DECEMBER 27, 2023

But to accept payments seamlessly and securely, you need a merchant account. A merchant account acts as a pathway between your business, your customers, and the issuer and acquiring banks to process electronic transactions like credit cards. Request Quote What Is a Merchant Account?

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Stax

JUNE 4, 2024

TL;DR A payment processor is one of the most important components of your tech stack. When comparing the payment service providers, you must consider factors like compatibility, security, payment methods, cost of equipment, processing fees, and room to scale to ensure you are making the right choice.

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

An Electronic Funds Transfer is an umbrella term for payments that are conducted electronically—essentially, any payment method except for cash and paper checks. EFT payments are transactions between the sender and receiver that transfer funds electronically from the sender’s bank account to the receiver’s.

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Stax

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The move was aimed at allowing both companies to focus on their core competencies: FIS on banking and capital markets technology, and Worldpay on merchant services and payment processing, transforming the way the world pays. This decision was finalized in 2024, marking the official separation of Worldpay from FIS.

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SaaSOptics

MARCH 10, 2022

Is your company taking advantage of CFO tools like automated invoicing, database management, and automatic tax-compliance updates? Quickbooks links to your business’s bank accounts and automatically categorizes transactions, meaning just one glance provides all the cash flow information you need. Invoicing and ePay Tools.

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Stax

MARCH 19, 2024

For vertical SaaS companies, this means integrating a payment processor into your existing software so your users can process customer transactions on one platform without having to switch to a third-party app to get paid. Your embedded payment processing tool must support online invoicing and all the payment types used by customers.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As businesses increasingly go online, software vendors looking to offer integrated payment processing must consider incorporating payment tokenization as one of their data security features. The good news is that with a solution like Stax Connect, this need not be difficult or complicated.

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Stax

JANUARY 24, 2024

TL;DR Intuit has announced the discontinuation of QuickBooks Desktop 2021 by May 31, 2024, and will stop selling certain subscriptions of QuickBooks Desktop after July 31, 2024. Intuit also announced plans to stop selling several QuickBooks Desktop subscriptions to new U.S. subscribers after July 31, 2024.

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Stax

JANUARY 31, 2024

Visa is one of the biggest payment networks in the world, with ~4.2B Visa interchange rates are the fees charged by Visa to process transactions between issuing banks and merchants. They cover the costs of managing the network, ensuring security, and facilitating the transfer of funds between banks. in-person, online).

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

To choose the right payment terminal, you need to have a solid understanding of your business needs, as this will help you determine what type of terminal to look at. Don’t gloss over any hidden ongoing fees: these can include minimum payment fees, overage fees, and credit card processing fees! Request a Quote

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

That’s where you can turn to mobile payment systems. There are many options available that plug into existing smartphones and tablets , such as the Swipe Simple B250 Reader available from Stax , to solve this problem effectively. At Stax, our modern payment services focus on going beyond ordinary merchant accounts.

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Stax

JANUARY 22, 2024

Consider the following: Merchants are the sellers, businesses, or service providers seeking payment for their offerings. The acquiring bank (or issuing bank or acquirer) is the financial institution that enables merchants to accept payments, transferring funds from customers to the merchant’s account.

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Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

Mobile credit card processing enables them to collect same-day payments on the spot, eliminating the hassle of invoicing or waiting for checks. This not only improves cash flow but also enhances customer satisfaction by offering convenient payment options. Keep your customer in mind at all phases of the design process.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Provided businesses adhere to surcharging rules and regulations, credit card purchases can be subject to surcharging as a sustainable way to minimize payment processing costs. CardX by Stax helps businesses optimize costs and ensure compliance with surcharge laws. Get in touch! Q: How can merchants lower debit card processing fees?

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