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Integrated Payments vs. Payfac-as-a-Service: What Developers Need to Know

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Two prominent solutions that have emerged in recent years are integrated payments and Payfac-as-a-Service. Payfac-as-a-Service: Payfac-as-a-Service, short for Payment Facilitator as a Service, is a model where a third-party service provider facilitates payment processing on behalf of multiple sub-merchants.

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How to Leverage FedNow

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SaaS Platforms: Enable Instant Payouts Use Case: SaaS platforms in gig economy, marketplaces, or fintech. Example: A SaaS that manages freelance marketplaces can offer FedNow-enabled payouts to gig workers, boosting satisfaction and retention. Revenue Opportunity: Add value and potentially monetize speed via tiered services.

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Master merchant: Definition, types, and examples

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This setup is commonly used in marketplaces, software platforms, or businesses that facilitate payments for a network of sellers, service providers, or smaller businesses. This model allows sub-merchants to focus on their core activities while benefiting from streamlined access to payment services.

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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

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Do you find yourself listening to industry leaders and colleagues use terms like PayFac, PCI DSS, and tokenization and casually scratching your head in confusion? Payment facilitator (PayFac) A merchant registered by an acquirer to facilitate transactions on behalf of sub-merchants. Youve come to the right place.

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Understanding Risk Management Strategies as a PayFac

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For SaaS companies, becoming a payment facilitator (or PayFac) offers a ton of advantages—including but not limited to—boosting retention and profitability while exercising greater control over the customer experience. Even the organizational shake-up that comes with the decision to become a PayFac may disrupt your core business.

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The Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce Payment Solutions

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Its the third-party service that serves as the link between the payment gateway, acquiring bank, and issuing bank or card network. That said, lets dive into the different types of eCommerce payment solutions: Hosted payment gateways Hosted payment gateways are provided by a payment service provider (PSP).