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How To Become an ISO Partner?

Payment Savvy

An ISO can help companies elevate the customer experience they’re providing by offering stellar payment processing services. A good ISO offers extensive support to its clients, both in regard to technical solutions and day-to-day merchant services. But not every company can become an ISO.

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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. However, ISOs are the primary channel of sales for all acquirers and payment processors. These are not always large companies.

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How Payment Facilitation Works: An Overview for SaaS Providers

Exact Payments

Issuing banks Issuing banks, or issuers, are entities that issue customer credit cards and handle the transfer of funds to the merchant’s account. Credit card networks Also known as credit card associations, credit card networks manage the technological infrastructure and regulations of credit card processing.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

PayHawk

BIN Sponsorship A service provided by payment processors that enables merchants to accept payment cards from multiple card issuers. Bluetooth Card Reader A wireless device that connects to a mobile device or computer to process payment card transactions.

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