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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.

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5 Best Paddle Alternatives in 2024

FastSpring

The company handles transactions for sellers of digital products, providing the infrastructure for global online payments while taking responsibility for tax collection and remittance, fraud prevention, and other aspects of the checkout process. It’s a capable solution, but by no means is Paddle a universal, one-size-fits-all option.

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Digital River Alternatives for 2024

FastSpring

It’s especially important to note that Digital River is a merchant of record (MoR), which means that many payment service providers may not include the kind of comprehensive services you’re used to with an MoR. Three other payments options in 2024. What Makes a Merchant of Record Different From Payment Service Providers

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Merchant of Record for Mobile Games: What It Is and Why You Need One

FastSpring

So where do you start if you want to provide more global payment solutions to your player base while chipping away at the hefty 30% fees that mobile marketplaces charge? Very simply, a merchant of record (MoR) is a legal entity that sells services or goods to a customer. How Is an MoR Different From a Payment Service Provider ?

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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.

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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. The pandemic led to a number of economic and financial issues for people all around the world, making an interest-free payment service particularly compelling.

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How Brands Large and Small are Leaning into the Amazon Effect to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

Since Amazon Prime’s inception 15 years ago, Amazon has only increased the annual membership cost three times — rising from $79 per year in 2005 to $119 in 2018. The purchasing power of $79 in 2005 equals about $109.90 These companies, like Shipbob and Flexport, streamline operations and make ecommerce more accessible for brands.