Understanding and Preparing for GARS Reviews
Complying with card network rules (and demonstrating that you are) is a critical part of doing business in payments. Whether you’re an […]
KYC and KYB Requirements for Payments Companies
Access to the financial system is a fundamental part of life for many people. Most of us open accounts to save the […]
Three Ways Financial Institutions are Capitalizing on Embedded Payments
Software-led payments are driving rapid changes to financial institutions’ payment services strategies. Software companies (sometimes known as independent software vendors or ISVs) […]
“Merchant Service Provider”: What to Think About Before Using This Phrase
The payments ecosystem is chock-full of words and phrases that cause confusion. People often use terms that don’t really mean anything specific. […]
Payfacs Continue to Expand Financial Inclusion, the Heart of Embedded Payments
By now, the idea of software-led payments has reshaped the way we think about payments so much, it may be easy to […]
Why Would You Want to Own Your Merchant Data?
Why Would You Want to Own Your Merchant Data? Software companies choose to embed payments into their platforms – rather than […]
Payment Gateway vs. Payment Service Provider: What’s the Difference?
If you’re thinking of adding payments to your platform, you have probably heard about the need for payment gateways. But you might […]
Taking it to the Next Level with SVB and Piper Sandler Merchant Banking
We’ve come a long way in a short time. In just a few years, the world has changed more than anyone could […]
How to Become a Payfac: Steps on the Payfac Journey
For many software companies, becoming a payment facilitator, or Payfac, is an opportunity to benefit from a new revenue stream and gain […]
What Are Payment Facilitators Responsible For?
Payment facilitators – also known as Payfacs – operate in cooperation with acquiring banks, card networks, and the regulators who oversee the […]
Mastercard Rule Changes: Brands Now More Aligned on Subscription-Based Merchant Rules
By Dan Spalinger, VP of Global Advisory Services, Infinicept It has been said that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. […]
Part 2 – Heightened Due Diligence: How Should You Adjust Your Operations in Response to the Crisis in Ukraine?
By Dan Spalinger, VP of Global Advisory Services, Infinicept Not two months old, the conflict in Ukraine has left its mark on […]