Tag: MAC

What Makes PFs and Marketplaces Different?

The Merchant Acquirers’ Committee (MAC) is hosting a webinar that takes a deep dive into the payment facilitator model versus the traditional marketplace classification. Specifically, they strive to outline the major differences between payment facilitators and marketplaces: What makes them different and why?

Podcast: Why MAC Needs Payment Facilitators

This week, we talk with Melissa Sutherland, director of merchant solutions for LegitScript, a compliance company. Sutherland is also deeply involved with the Merchant Acquirers’ Committee, otherwise known as MAC.

We talk with Sutherland about the benefits of MAC membership and the reasons she’s involved. She shares some of the background behind the formation of the organization. The founders, she said, wanted to feel free to share information with each other about fraud and “didn’t want to be constricted by competition.”

Podcast: A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming MAC Conference

In this week’s podcast, we’re talking with Vadeene Sisk, chair of the Education Committee and secretary for MAC. She shares her perspective on what the organization does and how it can help payment facilitators. She also lets listeners in on highlights from some of the organization’s recent educational activities, including a popular webinar on what to expect from a Trump administration.