Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. As a business owner, you just cant afford to ignore these statistics. billion transactions and $9.76 trillion in value.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Here are the questions we sought to answer by analyzing anonymized subscription data for transactions across various Asian countries (excluding broader “APAC” regions like Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia): How do customers in Asia’s growing markets prefer to manage their SaaS subscriptions? but they’re growing.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One of the features that has been quietly revolutionizing the way our users interact with Store Builder Library (our JavaScript library), our APIs, and our webhooks is Recipe Docs. Recipe Docs are like your personal cookbook for integrating FastSpring into your business. What Are Recipe Docs? The great part?

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SaaStr

APRIL 17, 2021

Perhaps the most interesting thing is just how similar both these website-builder-plus-ecommerce companies are. It’s growing at the same rate (~30%), booming from ecommerce (+78% for Squarespace, +60% for Wix). Over $500,000 revenue per employee. Monetizing ecommerce via subscriptions, but not payment processing.

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USIO

MAY 30, 2024

The Automated Clearing House (ACH) network , a key player in the realm of electronic payments, has evolved to meet these demands. As we look to the future, ACH is poised to become even more integral to financial operations. Understanding its value and how to incorporate it into your payment strategy can offer significant benefits.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. Payment Gateways , Payment Processing , PSPs, MoRs — What’s the Difference?

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As you work to expand your SaaS, software, mobile games, or other digital product business worldwide, having the right payment methods available to global customers is key to ensuring they all feel comfortable purchasing. How FastSpring is supporting digital product and gaming companies with these methods.

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Stax

APRIL 8, 2025

Even if you consider them to be a cost of doing business, credit card fees can quickly eat away at your already slim profit margins. Merchants paid a record $172 billion in payment processing fees in 2023. This figure may continue to climb as inflation rises and credit card networks boost their processing rates.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 3, 2022

Folks that wanted to go online, stayed online. But folks that didn’t really want to sell online, sort of stopped when they didn’t have to anymore. Shopify returned to earth, and is now growing just at the overall rate of ecommerce. #2. From CEO Tobi Lutke: “It’s now clear that bet didn’t pay off.

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Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This week, we’re looking at the tools and infrastructure needed to facilitate the move Online. For today’s consumers, the line between ecommerce and commerce has been blurred almost to invisibility. For today’s consumers, the line between ecommerce and commerce has been blurred almost to invisibility.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. In this article, we’ll cover: Current app store practices and rates. Thanks to Tony Markov for contributing to this article!

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USIO

JANUARY 30, 2024

An integrated payment system is a solution that combines various payment methods into a unified platform, making it convenient for businesses and customers to process transactions. One popular example of an integrated payment system is Usio.

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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

Completing online payments via manual card entry can be time-consuming and off-putting for customers. Research shows that 55% of customers will abandon their cart if they have to re-enter checkout information like credit card details, negatively affecting your business conversion rate. Learn More What is Click to Pay?

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FastSpring

JULY 25, 2024

Get ready to level up your game’s revenue potential at devcom and gamescom 2024! The video gaming world is converging on Cologne this August, and FastSpring is ready to level up your game monetization strategy. devcom: Level Up Your Monetization Strategy Join us at Booth –B4 and connect with the team via the devcom app here.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 13, 2024

Choosing the right platform for your influencer marketing efforts can be overwhelming—not because of a lack of options, but because there are so many to choose from. Standout feature for creators: Creators can get access to a wide range of campaigns and sign up to be presented to join the platform’s database.

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SaaStr

MARCH 24, 2022

BlueSnap helps businesses accept payments globally. Our All-In-One Payment Platform is designed to increase sales and reduce costs for all businesses accepting payments. Printfection is a swag management platform that simplifies the buying, managing, and distribution of swag and branded merchandise.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Many companies that expand globally reach a point where they can’t properly support their international customers with their current payment platform. An international payment gateway can help with some of these issues, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. What is an international payment gateway? Table of Contents.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Remember when it seemed like websites were just a commodity? They want a slick site that does more, from eCommerce to payments to marketing and more. That’s the power of recurring revenue. eCommerce and Business Tools Are Key Drivers to Accelerating Growth. But much lower in Payments.

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Stax

OCTOBER 13, 2024

There are many good products in the market that provide you with all of the features you need, but we will only focus on Quicken software and Intuit’s QuickBooks Online. We will compare both software solutions by outlining their key features so that you can decide which is best for your small business. Quicken Inc.

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USIO

JUNE 3, 2024

In the dynamic world of Software as a Service (SaaS), staying ahead of the curve means continuously evolving and integrating new functionalities that enhance user experience and streamline business operations. One such critical functionality is integrated payments.

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Subscription Flow

AUGUST 20, 2024

The 2000s were all about making payments through credit and debit cards. The 2010s were a period of uncertainty with multiple alternative payment methods entering the fray. Now, as we approach the middle of the 2020s, it has become obvious that the payments industry is undergoing significant changes.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 4, 2024

FastSpring is thrilled to announce our participation in gamescom asia, a premier event that offers unparalleled business opportunities both within and beyond Southeast Asia. At FastSpring, we’re more than just a payment provider — we’re your partner in growth. We can’t wait to meet you in person in Singapore!

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What makes a company choose one SaaS payment processing provider over another? For example, at FastSpring, we have a lot of data about online shopping carts. But we wanted to hear directly from technical founders and software developers about what you look for in a SaaS payment processing service. Integrations?

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FastSpring

AUGUST 13, 2024

Apple has revised its App Store rules to be better compliant with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), but the fees associated with Apple’s revisions are still considerably high according to an article from The Verge. For example, the “Store Services Fee” will be “a 10% standard commission fee or a 5% discounted commission (e.g.,

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While its software has decent margins of 66%, software is only 10% of Toast’s total GAAP revenue. It loses money on the hardware (gross margin negative) and the payments solutions have barely a 20%+ margin and constitute the vast majority of revenue today. Mediocre margins in payments. And a few bonus notes: #6.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. can provide payment processing, order fulfillment, financing options, and more.

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Stax

MARCH 27, 2025

A cash shortage, a payment delay, and limited payment options. Thats why 92% of consumers and 82% of companies reportedly made the switch to electronic payments, like Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and Automated Clearing House (ACH). EFT and ACH payments are fast, secure, and hassle-free. Which one should you choose?

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Subscription Flow

MAY 14, 2024

Before talking about NMI gateway integration, it is important to understand what role payment gateways play. In the world of SaaS, a payment gateway is like a toll booth at which you pay a small fee to go from point A to point B. But you already knew all of this, right? Either way, you landed on the right blog.

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Stax

MARCH 15, 2025

As a result, SaaS businesses need to become more innovative in how their platform features and product offerings address their user’s unique operations and set of business needs. Enter payment monetization. But how exactly should a SaaS company monetize payments? 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. Reconciling payments, fulfillment, refunds, etc. Zoho Subscriptions.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is a payment processor? A payment processor facilitates the flow of transactions typically made with credit cards, debit cards, and other digital payments. 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.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 17, 2023

Most subscription billing platforms let you: Automate invoicing and payments. Customize and manage one or more subscription and trial models. Provide a self-service portal to customers so they can manage their accounts (including payment information, seats, and more). Fraud prevention and chargebacks. FastSpring.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It’s barely trading at 3x revenue. Payments and e-commerce drag blended gross margins down to 60%. Wix along with Squarespace and also WordPress / Automatic have pushed deeply into e-commerce and as part of that, payments. It makes sense, as ecomm adds a ton of value to a standard website. 42% of Revenue Outside the U.S.

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Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

Everything is done under one platform. And it’s all thanks to embedded finance and embedded fintech. Embedded finance isn’t entirely a new concept. Airline credit cards, payment plans for costly items, and car rental insurance are forms of embedded finance that have been around for a while.

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Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2022

With lockdowns preventing in-store experiences, shoppers have gravitated towards brands that can provide the best online experience possible. And, as society reopens, it is vital to maintain ease of movement between in-store and online channels – not just for your customers, but for your teams. Proactive engagement.

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USIO

JANUARY 15, 2024

Subscription Models: Usio will provide general insights into why subscription-based payment processing is often considered advantageous for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. Predictable Revenue Streams: Subscription models provide a consistent and predictable revenue stream for SaaS companies.

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Buffer Resources

DECEMBER 11, 2024

You can use them in your videos for commercial or non-commercial (non-business) use, remix them, or share them without worrying about legal or financial issues. Royalty-free A "royalty" is a payment made every time a piece of content is used. Annual subscriptions offer significant savings.

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