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  • Payment RolesBeginner friendly9-min read

    Merchant Acquiring Explained: Acquirer vs Processor vs Acquiring Bank vs PayFac

    Merchant acquiring is the service that lets a business accept card payments. This guide untangles the terms that get used interchangeably — acquirer, payment processor, acquiring bank and payment facilitator (PayFac) — including what they mean if you sell across borders.

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    Merchant Acquiring Explained: Acquirer vs Processor vs Acquiring Bank vs PayFac
  • Payment RolesBeginner friendly12-min read

    What Is a Payment Facilitator (PayFac)? A Complete Guide

    A payment facilitator lets a platform onboard businesses as sub-merchants under a master merchant account. This guide explains how the PayFac model works, who owns risk and compliance, and when another payment model may fit better.

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    What Is a Payment Facilitator (PayFac)? A Complete Guide
  • Acquiring DecisionsIntermediate8-min read

    Local Acquiring vs Cross-border Acquiring: Key Differences and When to Use Each

    Compare local acquiring vs cross-border acquiring: fees, settlement, compliance, and payment flow. A decision guide for global merchants.

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    Local Acquiring vs Cross-border Acquiring: Key Differences and When to Use Each

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Topics this library will cover

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  • Payment Roles
  • Acquiring Decisions
  • Local Payment Methods
  • Payment Orchestration
  • Developer integration
  • Payouts & settlement

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