ISO / ISV / PARTNER MODELS: THE POWER BEHIND PAYMENT INNOVATION

Behind every successful payment experience, there’s a network of partners working together — Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), and technology providers.They’re the invisible engine driving the future of digital payments — connecting businesses, platforms, and technology under one ecosystem.   Why It Matters: For ISOs — It’s all about flexibility. You can white-label powerful payment technology, manage …

EMBEDDED FINANCE: THE NEXT BIG MOVE FOR MERCHANTS

In the world of digital payments, one trend is redefining how businesses operate — Embedded Finance.Instead of sending users to separate banking or payment apps, financial tools like payments, lending, and cards are built right into your platform. It’s seamless. It’s faster. And it’s changing how merchants, ISVs, and platforms make money. Why It Matters: Simpler user experience — Customers …

5 Things the Payment Processors Won’t Tell You — But Merchant Service Depot Will

In the world of high-risk payments, transparency is rare. Many payment processors promise fast approvals and low rates, but behind the fine print lie hidden fees, restrictive terms, and compliance pitfalls that can cost businesses thousands. Merchant Service Depot believes in cutting through the noise. Here are five things most payment processors won’t tell you — and how to protect …

Look who is getting carded now. Issuing expands!

Content Summary: Digital AP automation and commercial card solutions can benefit various industries, including remittance companies, telemedicine, car dealerships, gaming, and online sweepstakes. Here’s how each industry can benefit from these solutions: 1. Remittance Companies: – Streamlined Payment Processing: Digital AP automation can automate payment processing, enabling remittance companies to process payments quickly and efficiently. – Enhanced Tracking and Reporting: …

The Heat is On: High Temperatures and High-Risk Merchant Codes

It’s a heatwave where I am in the Northeast and it got me thinking. So, let’s dive into the scorching impact of high temperatures on high-risk merchant categories. It’s hot out there, and our high-risk industries are feeling the burn. Here’s a breakdown of how high temperatures affect these industries and the mitigation strategies that can help. Agriculture (MCCs 0763, …

Top 10 Things Tech Integrators Wish They Knew Before Payments Integration: A Super Agenda and Meeting Prep Guide

Top 10 Things Tech Integrators Wish They Knew Before Payments Integration: A Super Agenda and Meeting Prep Guide Integrating a new payments system can be a daunting task, filled with unexpected challenges and complexities. To help navigate this process, we anonymously surveyed 10 top technology integrators and asked them what they wish they had known before embarking on a payments …