Choosing a payments partner is often treated as a technical decision. But in reality, it’s a strategic one that impacts revenue, retention, and merchant trust.

In this episode of Payment Pulse, we break down what vertical SaaS providers should actually evaluate when selecting a payments partner, based on real-world experience owning and operating more than 20 vertical SaaS platforms.

We cover:

• Why getting “live” isn’t the finish line for payments integrations

• The importance of production-like, end-to-end testing environments

• How support models impact merchant adoption and platform churn

• How the right payments partner helps platforms integrate, monetize, and grow

If you’re evaluating a payments partner, or rethinking the one you already have. this episode offers a practical framework grounded in real operating experience.

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