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Payment Facilitator vs Payment Gateway: Key Differences and Similarities

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In this article, we’ll dive into the intricacies of two types of players in the eCommerce ecosystem: payment gateways and payment facilitators. The high-level difference is when and how to deploy them as part of the payment process. What is a Payment Gateway? This is the payment gateway.

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What is a Payment Gateway and How Does It Work?

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A payment gateway is a must-have for online stores. In fact, research from 2023 shows that 69% of Americans said they’ve used a digital payment method in the past 3 months when making a purchase. And the best way for online businesses to start accepting payments is with a payment gateway.

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What is a Payment Service Provider (PSP) and How Do They Work?

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The dominance of cashless commerce means only businesses that ensure the seamless processing of in-store and online credit and debit card payments will remain competitive. The question is: how do payment service providers work and how can you choose the right one for your business?

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Soft Space and JCB Launch First Payment Gateway in Malaysia

The Fintech Times

Fintech-as-a-service provider Soft Space and JCB International Co, the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co Ltd, have jointly introduced Malaysia’s inaugural JCB payment gateway. The post Soft Space and JCB Launch First Payment Gateway in Malaysia appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Visa Acquires Germany-Based Payworks

PYMNTS

Visa said early Wednesday (July 17) that it has acquired Payworks , a payment gateway based in Germany focused on the point of sale (POS). The company said in a release that Payworks will be integrated into CyberSource ’s portfolio of services offered to clients. The offerings span payments in-store, in-app, or online.

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So you’re a high-risk merchant, now what?

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The card networks and payment gateways designate high-risk merchants as less safe than their normal clientele because of evidence like high chargeback rates (above 1%) or guilt by association—being in an industry associated with risk, like gambling, cannabis, and, surprisingly, e-commerce. Return to Top

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PXP Financial Becomes a Google Pay Payment Service Provider

Fintech Finance

PXP Financial , the experts in payments, acquiring, fraud and data analysis services, today announces it has become a GooglePay Payment Service Provider (PSP). In addition, about 800,000 websites use it as their secure payment gateway, and about 20% of all mobile purchases are made with Google Pay.