What is a Payment Gateway?

The payments industry is a complex system of pieces, all working together to make it possible for a consumer to purchase an item or a service simply by inserting a card at a retail location or entering their payment credentials into a web site.

The term “payment gateway,” is often mentioned as a necessary piece of the puzzle. But what exactly does that mean?

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What is a Money Transmitter?

Improving the merchant experience is a rallying cry for payment facilitators. Streamlining the underwriting and onboarding process is often a first step, but many PFs go further in search of solutions for the unique needs of their industries.

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CSBS Launches SES for Bird’s Eye View on Fintechs

In an effort to streamline the examination of fintech and other non-bank platforms with a broad-picture perspective, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has announced the nation-wide rollout of the State Examination System (SES).

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What is Tokenization?

Tokenization is one solution that helps reduce the exposure of sensitive data in situations where it could be accessed by criminals.

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What are Omnichannel Payments?

Sellers of all kinds are feeling the pressure to keep up with rising consumer expectations, making omnichannel payments increasingly important across industries.

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