Payment Facilitators news and trends

Fiserv Acquires Australian Payment Facilitator Pinch Payments
Acquisitions // April 08, 2025

Fiserv says it has acquired payment facilitator (PayFac) Pinch Payments and its management platform Glassbox. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Payments Move From Checkbox to Strategic Differentiator for ISVs
Payments Innovation // February 26, 2025

To paraphrase a saying attributed to Charles Darwin, it’s those most responsive to change that ultimately survive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Recent Funding Rounds Signal PayFac’s Rising Star
Payments Innovation // December 05, 2024

Platforms are rapidly forging their own ecosystems — matching supply and demand, buyers and sellers, sometimes on a global scope. In other cases, they serve specific verticals — for example, hair salons or restaurant delivery — to offer a one-stop shop for a variety of...

Embedded Finance Is the Force Multiplier for PayFacs and Software Platforms
eCommerce // September 19, 2024

Payment facilitators (PayFacs) are transforming how and where we conduct commerce. Entities such as independent software vendors (ISVs) and online marketplaces offer services and products, but they need additional help to be able to receive payments. PayFacs can provide that help. Get the Full Story...

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Payments Move From Checkbox to Strategic Differentiator for ISVs

February 26, 2025
To paraphrase a saying attributed to Charles Darwin, it’s those most responsive to change that ultimately survive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Recent Funding Rounds Signal PayFac’s Rising Star

December 05, 2024
Platforms are rapidly forging their own ecosystems — matching supply and demand, buyers and sellers, sometimes on a global scope. In other cases, they serve specific verticals — for example,...

Social Platforms and PayFacs Now Power the Creator Economy

April 19, 2024
Whether it’s a viral Instagram post, an informative YouTube video, or a thought-provoking blog article, content creators are playing a pivotal role in shaping online narratives, engaging audiences and driving...

PayFacs Serve Logistics Sector Through Digital Wallets

March 30, 2024
Innovations in embedded finance have captured the attention of decision makers in the logistics and wholesale trade space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Mastercard Launches UK-Based Open Banking Pact With Cardstream

May 07, 2025
Mastercard has teamed with British FinTech Cardstream to promote open banking payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

Fiserv Acquires Australian Payment Facilitator Pinch Payments

April 08, 2025
Fiserv says it has acquired payment facilitator (PayFac) Pinch Payments and its management platform Glassbox. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Fiserv Unveils APIs for Embedded Finance

October 18, 2023
Global payments and financial technology company Fiserv announced that it will offer embedded payments and banking solutions to digital platforms and merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...