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Glossary: ISO, PayFac, and Merchant Processing Terms

Glossary: ISO, PayFac, and Merchant Processing Terms Understanding the terminology is crucial in the payments industry. Here’s a quick-reference glossary of the most important concepts. ๐Ÿ”‘ Core Terms ISO: Independent Sales Organization โ€“ sells merchant accounts and earns monthly residuals. PayFac: Payment Facilitator โ€“ allows sub-merchants to process under a shared master account (like Stripe […]

How to Start a Merchant Services Business in 2025

How to Start a Merchant Services Business in 2025 Starting a merchant services business โ€” also known as becoming an ISO โ€” is one of the best ways to build recurring income while serving Main Street businesses. Hereโ€™s how to launch and grow your payments business from scratch. ๐Ÿงฑ 1. Understand the Industry Structure You […]