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Visa, Mastercard Settlement Represents Major Victory in Merchants’ Fight Against Swipe Fees

Retail TouchPoints

merchants worth an estimated $30 billion that will lower the interchange fees (commonly referred to as swipe fees) that merchants are charged when customers use credit or debit cards. Additionally, the settlement provides funding for new programs to educate small businesses about payment acceptance options and how to best manage costs.

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FastSpring and EBANX Forge Partnership to Expand Pix Payments for Digital Products in Brazil

FastSpring

Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system introduced by the Central Bank of Brazil in 2020, has rapidly gained popularity among consumers as a preferred digital payment method. Director of Payments, Risk, and Compliance at FastSpring. It’s a must-have payment method in Brazil.

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Everything You Need to Know About Achieving PCI Compliance [Checklist Included]

BigCommerce

This is particularly because many of us maintain large numbers of (supposedly secure) personal online profiles that afford us a convenient way to deal with recurring monthly or annual payments. The SSC defines and manages the standards, while compliance to them is enforced by the credit card companies themselves. What is the PCI DSS?

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News: U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeals From Apple and Epic in Antitrust Case

FastSpring

How Apple Is Responding The Associated Press reported that this lifts a hold on an order to give devs more freedom to use other payment options. Warn consumers using a “scare screen” if they click a link pointing them to an alternate payment system, stating that Apple is not responsible for those purchases regarding privacy or security.

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Is What Epic Wants for App Stores What Other Game Developers Actually Want?

FastSpring

Historically, video game and software developers have relied on open computing with PC and Mac platforms because it has enabled developers to release titles as they see fit, have a direct relationship with their players, and choose payment solutions that work for them. 0% fee for steering and embedded payments.

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Affirm vs Klarna: Battle of the BNPL Services

Ecommerce Platforms

Both of these Buy Now, Pay Later services are extremely popular, thanks to their ease-of-use, convenient sign up, and the growing demand for flexible payment options. Currently, the global buy now, pay later market is growing at a phenomenal pace, thanks in part to the rapid increase of people looking for help with their finances.

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The Best eCommerce Frameworks For Online Selling

Groove

Software As A Service (SaaS). Software as a service refers to a pricing structure in which the customer pays for access to a piece of software on a recurring basis. A great benefit of SaaS frameworks is that technical support is often included with a subscription to the service, reducing the need for in-house developers.