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An Overview of the Payments Ecosystem in 2024

Clearly Payments

From independent sales organizations (ISOs) and payment facilitators (PayFacs) to acquirers, card associations, and beyond, each entity plays a unique role in shaping the payment industry. Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems: POS systems manage sales transactions and accept various payment methods, playing a crucial role for merchants.

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Looking for the Best Payment Gateway? Here’s How to Choose the Right One

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Its a digital evolution of the conventional point-of-sale (POS) terminal. A physical POS terminal requires customers to insert, swipe, or tap their cards on the machine. With a payment gateway, they simply enter their card details online on your website or app. The higher the amount, the higher you pay.