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How Does Merchant Underwriting Work?

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Merchant underwriting is an essential component of the payment processing industry, ensuring the safety and security of electronic payments. This article will explore the mechanics of merchant underwriting, from the essential steps involved in the process to the factors influencing it. What is merchant underwriting?

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How Payment Facilitation Works: An Overview for SaaS Providers

Exact Payments

The world of payment processing has evolved rapidly since the early days of credit card 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.

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PayFac Model 101: Payment Facilitators Explained

Exact Payments

Unlike traditional merchant service providers that resell payment processing, PayFacs own processing accounts and underwrite and onboard sub-merchants under their accounts. The ISO model thrived at a time when brick-and-mortar merchants needed a way to accept credit cards in person.