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Insights on payments, ISVs, and the future of embedded finance.

PCI Checklist for Software Platforms

PCI compliance is one of the most important security and operational requirements for software platforms that accept payments. This checklist outlines the key requirements SaaS companies and software platforms should evaluate when accepting payments.

Embedded Payments

What Is PayFac-as-a-Service?

PayFac-as-a-Service enables SaaS platforms to embed and monetize payments without building payment facilitation capabilities internally. Learn how it works, how it compares to becoming a registered PayFac, the main benefits, and what to look for in a provider.

Franchise

Embedded Payments for Franchisors: The Next Growth Lever

Embedded payments are emerging as a strategic advantage for franchise systems — modernizing technology, improving franchisee alignment, and unlocking new revenue streams.

Payments

A Walkthrough of linq's White-Label Capabilities

In today's competitive SaaS and marketplace landscape, offering embedded payments is no longer just nice to have. It's a strategic advantage. Platforms that allow users to accept and manage payments...

ISV

5 Signs Your ISV Business Should Embed Payments

As an independent software vendor (ISV) you already understand the value of delivering a high value experience for your customers. But if payments still live outside of your platform...

Payments

Embedded Payments vs. Redirected Checkout: Why UX Matters for SaaS Platforms

When it comes to digital payments, user experience (UX) is everything. A checkout flow isn't just the last step in a transaction, it's a critical touchpoint that can determine...

ISV

How ISVs Can Capitalize on the Embedded Payments Revolution

In the early days of SaaS, offering a streamlined user interface and dependable cloud based functionality was enough to compete. But the landscape has changed. Today's software users expect...

Compliance

PCI Compliance: What it is and Why It Matters for Your Business

If your business accepts credit card payments online, in store, or over the phone, PCI compliance isn't just a suggestion, it's a critical requirement for protecting your customers...

ISV

Unlocking New Revenue Streams: How ISV Integrations Empower Companies to Offer Payments

In today's increasingly competitive landscape, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) are constantly looking for different ways to deliver more value and build scalable revenue...

Security

Credit Card Skimmers: What They Are, How to Spot Them, and Where They Come From

In this blog we'll explain: what skimmers are and how they work, the different types of card skimmers, and tips to protect yourself as a consumer or business owner...

Payments

Dual Pricing: A Smart Solution for Payment Processing

We know how important it is for business owners to maximize their profitability while minimizing costs. One solution that's gaining popularity across many industries, especially in retail and services...

Compliance

The Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP): What is it & How to Stay Compliant

Starting April 1, 2025, Visa is set to implement the Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP), an overhaul of its fraud and dispute monitoring systems. VAMP combines Visa's dispute and...