Why Embedded Payments Are the Future and How Software Providers Can Win

by Sophia Alfonso | Jun 10, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing

Software-led distribution is leading the charge in the payments ecosystem rapid evolution. For software providers, this transformation presents an incredible opportunity: to turn payment processing into a meaningful, recurring revenue stream. But only if you play your...

Visa’s Enhanced Enforcement Measures: Is Your Platform Protected?

by Sophia Alfonso | May 28, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing

Visa’s compliance playbook has changed. If your platform touches payments in any way, these updates apply to you. And ignoring them doesn’t just mean headaches for your merchants, it means risk for fines, to your reputation, your revenue, and your roadmap....

Top-of-Wallet Credit Cards: What They Reveal About Consumer Spending and Why Businesses Should Care

by Ali Farrar | May 20, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing

One clear trend is rising to the top of payments: consumers favor a single credit card over all others, and that “top-of-wallet” card dominates their spending. Understanding this behavior is essential for businesses looking to attract and retain customers. What Is a...

Why Niche ISVs Need a Specialized Payment Partner to Scale

by Sophia Alfonso | May 1, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing

There’s nothing more frustrating than having software tailored for a specialized vertical… only to have your payments provider treat it like a generic checkout cart. From summer camp POS platforms to platforms for pet groomers, feed and tack shops, pawnbrokers, sports...

What Resellers Need to Know About Visa’s Surcharge Crackdown

by Stephanie Buckley | Apr 17, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing

In recent weeks, Visa has intensified its enforcement efforts on non-compliant fee programs, affecting thousands of merchants across the U.S. For first-time violations, merchants are issued $1,000 assessments for non-compliant fee programs, so it’s essential...

Local Payments Trends: What Businesses Need to Know

by Ali Farrar | Mar 18, 2025 | General Merchant Processing, Industry Trends, Marketing

In recent years, local payment methods (LPMs) have experienced substantial growth, becoming critical in the global e-commerce landscape.  What Are Local Payment Methods? Local payment methods (LPMs) are payment options tailored to consumers’ preferences and...