Payrix

APRIL 17, 2025

What is a payment facilitator? A payment facilitator (or PayFac) is a software platforms all-in-one payment processing solution. Think of it as becoming the payments "master account" for all your customers. This strategic move offers three key benefits for platforms.

Payment Services 100

Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 100

USIO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Becoming your own Payment Facilitator (PayFac) sounds greatuntil you realize its a regulatory nightmare , a financial black hole , and takes longer than your last DIY home improvement project (which, lets be honest, is still unfinished). So, which fintechs offer the best PayFac-as-a-Service? Lets break it down.

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PayFac as a Service Merchant Services Payfac Payments 179

SaaStr

OCTOBER 23, 2024

in revenue. Jason starts with the meta-question we’ve been asking a lot of SaaS leaders lately ( Klaviyo , ZoomInfo ) — ‘are we in a downturn?’ ’ Bill is approaching half a million customers, so has a good pulse on small businesses. If you screw up one payment, customers are going to be angry.

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SMB Payment Services Payments Payment Methods 312

Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

But throughout this turmoil, startups must adopt a process to craft a good pricing strategy, and re-evaluate prices periodically, at least once per year. They prioritize revenue growth, market share and profit maximization differently. Maximization (Revenue Growth) - maximize revenue growth in the short term.

SaaS Payments 283

SaaS Payments Pricing Strategy Scale 283

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. The processor is responsible for processing and settling the transactions initiated by the payment facilitators merchants, but they can also offer so much more.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

USIO

MAY 16, 2024

Here are some of the most FAQs software companies ask Usio about integrated payments, along with comprehensive answers to help you navigate this critical aspect of your business. What are integrated payments? Why should my software company consider integrating payments?

Payment Services 263

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 263

USIO

JULY 1, 2024

In the competitive world of Software as a Service (SaaS), generating recurring revenue is essential for sustainable growth. While many strategies involve significant investments in marketing, sales, and technology, there are also effective methods to boost recurring revenue that require minimal financial outlay.

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Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 306

USIO

APRIL 15, 2025

Real-time payments: Funds move instantly between financial institutions, even on weekends and holidays. B2B & B2C friendly: Ideal for consumer-to-business, business-to-business, and government disbursements. Banks and Credit Unions: Modernize Your Offering Use FedNow to: Offer customers real-time P2P and B2B payments.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 130

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A master merchant, often referred to as a payment facilitator or merchant aggregator, is a third-party agent that acts as the link between acquirers and online merchants. The master merchant simplifies the onboarding process for sub-merchants by handling the complexities of payment integration, security requirements, and compliance.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 130

USIO

AUGUST 19, 2024

SaaS Payment Integration for Software Companies In the ever-evolving landscape of software companies, effective payment integration is crucial for success. With comprehensive SaaS payment integration for software companies, you not only simplify payment processes but also improve user experience and satisfaction.

Payment Solutions 211

Payment Solutions Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services 211

FastSpring

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Selling internationally can get complicated very quickly if you’re trying to manage cross border payments yourself. And typical payment service providers won’t help you with most of those concerns. Read on to learn: Why cross border payments are key to taking your business global.

Merchant Services 158

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Outsourcing Services 158

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

But launching your eCommerce store is just half the equationaccepting payments efficiently and effectively is a whole different ball game. On the surface, it seems effortless, with customers only taking a few seconds to initiate and complete payments. The eCommerce payment solution infrastructure involves several key players.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

SaaStr

AUGUST 11, 2022

So in the Boom Times of later 2020 and 2021, almost every VC pushed SaaS companies to at least become a little bit of a fintech. It seemed such an easy way to bolt on more revenue to an underlying SaaS platform. Shopify now gets 2x the revenue from payments and merchant services than it does from SaaS subcriptions.

SaaS Payments 320

SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payments Payment Solutions 320

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. But selecting a good payment solution can be overwhelming.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 88

Stax

APRIL 15, 2025

For subscription-based businesses achieving consistent and predictable revenue growth is the holy grail. In fact, monthly recurring revenue (MRR) is one of the most important metrics subscription businesses should be aware of. TL;DR MRR is the average revenue that a company expects to receive each month.

Payments 88

Payments SaaS Payments Revenue Payment Services 88

SaaStr

APRIL 12, 2022

So is Square a SaaS company? The majority of its revenue is now from Bitcoin transactions, not “traditional” payments and software. And yet … and yet … its engine is all software and really SaaS. Its software and services business is the one with the real operating margins.

Payments 306

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services Revenue 306

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. What does all of that mean?

Payments 160

Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services 160

SaaStr

APRIL 17, 2021

Over $500,000 revenue per employee. Monetizing ecommerce via subscriptions, but not payment processing. Billion in GMV processed, up a stunning 91% from 2019. Billion in GMV processed, up a stunning 91% from 2019. Rather, it charges for software subscriptions to take payments on its websites.

Payment Methods 338

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payments Payment Services 338

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.

SaaS Payments 130

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 130

Payrix

APRIL 24, 2024

Andy Meadows, the Head of Partner Success at Payrix joins host Ian Hillis to continue their conversation about building a successful Embedded Payments strategy. As the last episode of a four-part series on the topic, Andy and Ian tackle how software companies can minimize attrition and why it’s important to the payments conversation.

Payments 162

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 162

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

By Rob Nathan, EVP, Integrated Solutions at CardConnect. Payments can be facilitated on a mobile device in a variety of ways. This is a huge advantage for SaaS companies looking to diversify recurring revenue streams in a way that also delights customers. Protect payment information.

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Mobile Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payments 191

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Billing system migration is the process of replacing your existing billing system with a new one. Companies opt for this process to adopt new tools, and upgrade their functionality. Some of the pitfalls that come with unplanned billing migration are faulty revenue reporting, data duplication, and customer churn.

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Payment Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

USIO

JUNE 28, 2024

Announces Partnership with Usio as Preferred Payment Integration Partner for USA Customers Chattanooga, Tennessee – 17 June 2024 – ues.io, the leading no-code/pro-code platform for building enterprise applications with AI, today announced a strategic partnership with Usio , a trusted leader in integrated payment solutions.

Payments 130

Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 130

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Over the years, BrainStorm has evolved from a training services company to a world-class SaaS platform. Infinicept is a provider of embedded payment solutions. Laika is an enterprise-ready compliance platform that lets growing companies compete on the same level as any large organization.

Payment Services 278

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments Embedded Payments 278

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.

Payments 260

Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 260

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.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments 130

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Our suite of financial tools makes it easy to turn recurring revenue into flexible growth financing. The Intellum Platform includes all the tools an organization needs to create, manage, track and improve highly-personalized learning experiences for customers, partners and even employees. Welcome to Payfac-as-a-service.

SaaS Payments 246

SaaS Payments Payment Services PayFac as a Service Marketplace as a Service 246

SaaStr

JANUARY 26, 2023

Check is a payroll-as-a-service API that lets you embed payroll directly in your vertical SaaS, HR, or time-tracking platform. Embed white-labeled dashboards in your SaaS application or portal. Finix makes it easy for software platforms of all sizes to process payments while increasing revenue and reducing cost.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Software Review 52

Payrix

APRIL 17, 2024

You’ve decided to offer Embedded Payments to your customers. Adding Embedded Payments gives you an exciting opportunity to grow your business and solve real pain points for your customers. However, to capture success you’ll need to promote your new payments offering with customers and prospects.

Payments 130

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services SaaS Payments 130

SaaStr

MARCH 25, 2021

It’s done it by going more upmarket, and better monetizing partners and services. A reminder that adding a bit of fintech to your SaaS can be a huge accelerant. A reminder that adding a bit of fintech to your SaaS can be a huge accelerant. Driving existing customer revenue up more than new logos.

Outsourcing Services 295

Outsourcing Services Payments Merchant Services SaaS Payments 295

Blulogix

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By BluLogix Team Revenue Recognition: Ensuring Compliance and Accuracy What is RevRec and how does it impact accurate reporting for compliance and financial integrity? Ready to see how BluIQ can transform your billing process and help you achieve integrated, automated, and accurate complex monetization?

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Payments compliance SaaS Payments 52

SaaStr

APRIL 29, 2021

Shopify’s first quarter revenue: Q1 2021: $989 million Q1 2020: $470 million Q1 2019: $321 million Q1 2018: $214 million Q1 2017: $127 million Q1 2016: $73 million Q1 2015: $37 million Q1 2014: $19 million Q1 2013: $9 million. The Covid Boost for SaaS. But likely it’s below 100% excluding payments. Well, it’s murky.

Merchant Services 316

Merchant Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payments 316

SaaStr

APRIL 23, 2021

Bill.com is one of the quiet SaaS success stories. automating the back office and payments and billing for SMBs), and doing it with 120%+ NRR. But, it’s important to note that Bill.com does not service the very smallest businesses (like a Squarespace does), and it really also serves the lower end of the mid-market.

Payment Solutions 347

Payment Solutions Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services 347