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Choosing the Right Embedded Payments Technology for Your Software Solution: A Guide
Table of Contents
Different Embedded Payments Technologies Available for ISVs
–– Payment APIs
–– White-label payment solutions
–– Third-party payment gateways
–– PayFac-as-a-Service
Pros and Cons of Different Embedded Payment Technologies for ISVs
–– Payment APIs: maximum flexibility
–– White-label payment solutions branded experience, lower lift
–– Third-party payment gateways: the plug-and-play option
–– PayFac-as-a-Service (PFaaS): embedded payments without the heavy lifting
Why Choosing the Right Embedded Payment Model Matters for Your ISV Platform
–– Embedded payment models to consider
–– Revenue share model
–– Wholesale model (a.k.a. markup or ISO-style)
–– Registered PayFac Model
–– Managed PayFac Model (a.k.a. Reseller PayFac)
–– How the wrong payment model can impact business outcomes
How ISVs Can Successfully Embed the Right Payments Technology into Their Platform
–– Evaluate your platform's technical requirements
–– Decide between in-house vs. outsourced integration
–– Partner with the right payment service providers
–– Integrate the payment solution into your platform
–– Test, debug, and launch embedded payments
–– Monitor and optimize payment performance post-launch
–– Recommendations for ongoing support and scaling
Examples of ISVs That Have Successfully Implemented Embedded Payments
–– Sera
–– Fishbowl