The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These intermediaries include payment gateways, independent sales organisations (ISOs), software companies, shopping cart platforms, and payment orchestration platforms. These entities now often serve as the first point of contact and integration for merchants, rather than just the banks acting as acquirers.

FinTech

Stax

AUGUST 29, 2024

The payment gateway connection will be responsible for transmitting your customer’s payment information between your own customer-facing platforms and your PSP and other relevant financial institutions. Basically, the difference between payment gateways and PSPs is the extent of tasks they complete.

Payment Service Provider (PSP)

Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

Issuing Bank: The bank or financial institution that issued the credit card to the cardholder. Payment Gateway: A service provider that facilitates communication between the merchant’s POS system and the acquiring bank’s payment processing system. Card Network (e.g.,

Credit Cards

EBizCharge

JULY 22, 2024

Competitive edge: Investing in innovative technologies and strategies secures a competitive edge and allows for swift adaptation to industry trends. Quick risk assessment and mitigation Managing finances inherently comes with risks, ranging from market volatility to credit risks.

Risk Assessment