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Payments 101
Vendor agnostic payments: What merchants need to know
Your payment stack works – until scale, new markets, or a contract renewal exposes how much control one provider actually has. Here’s what vendor-agnostic payments look like in practice.

Corporate
Solidgate is helping carVertical scale payments across EEA markets
Solidgate has partnered with carVertical, the European vehicle history platform trusted by over 6 million used-car buyers across 36 countries.

Payments 101
Payment analytics: How to turn transaction data into revenue
Payment analytics tells you where revenue is leaking. This guide shows you what to do about it.

Product
Expanding into Europe just got faster: Introducing Solidgate EU Incorporation
Enter European markets faster with Solidgate EU Incorporation. Here's what it covers and who it's built for.

Payments 101
Payment infrastructure: The complete guide for scaling businesses
There's more happening behind your checkout than a gateway and a bank. Here's the full picture – how payment infrastructure works, where the money leaks, and how to stop it.

Payments 101
Payment authentication: methods, 3DS, SCA, and best practices
Most authentication problems are configuration gaps. Here's how to find and fix them.

Payments 101
Payment authorization: How it works, why it fails, and what it costs
Here's what actually happens in the seconds between a customer hitting pay and your system seeing a result.

Product
Solidgate AI Skills: Integrate from your AI coding tool
Drop a new SKILL.md file into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or Windsurf and turn hours of payment integration work into minutes.

Payments 101
Payment API: What it is, how it works, and how to scale
A practical breakdown of payment APIs – components, integration, and why businesses move to a unified one.

Industry
Solidgate vs Yuno: Payment orchestration compared [2026]
Most orchestration comparisons stop at connector counts. Solidgate and Yuno end up on the same shortlists – but they answer different questions. Here's a head-to-head on architecture, coverage, and where each one fits.

Product
MB WAY via Solidgate: Accept Portugal's leading digital wallet
MB WAY is a leading digital wallet that powers over 45% of Portugal's e-commerce. Here's what MB WAY is, how it works, and how to accept it via Solidgate.

Payments 101
The checkout optimization guide: 7 strategies that lift conversion
Most checkout optimization stops at what's visible. Here's what to do when the numbers don't move.

Payments 101
Static vs dynamic payment routing: How to choose the right approach for your stack
Static routing sends every transaction down the same path. Dynamic routing picks the best acquirer in real time – and the difference shows up directly in your approval rates.

Product
Our top product updates: Treasury FX, new APMs, and smarter disputes
April'26 product updates are here: instant FX with full cost transparency, new local APMs, no-code billing in Hub, localized refund docs, smarter dispute tools, and more.

Industry
From redundancy to strategy: The evolution of orchestration
Alexandre Fernandes Ribeiro, VP of Western Europe at Solidgate, joins Justin Hanna on The Payments Shed Podcast live at MPE Berlin to talk about why payment orchestration is now a boardroom conversation.

Corporate
Solidgate partners with Bolt to support payment processing across European and global markets
One of Europe's largest mobility platforms, operating across 50+ countries and 850+ cities, chose Solidgate as their payments infrastructure partner. Here's what this partnership means for both companies.

Payments 101
Payment optimization vs. payment orchestration: What's the difference and why it matters
Payment optimization is the goal. Orchestration is how you get there. Learn the key differences, how they work together, and which one your business needs first.

Payments 101
Authorization rate optimization for cross-border payment stacks: The 2026 framework
Your auth rate dropped, but your dashboard won't tell you why. Learn the four stack-level failure points behind most authorization rate gaps – and how to fix each one.

Payments 101
Payment optimization: Frameworks, KPIs, and tools for 2026
Most payment teams know their auth rates could be higher. We walk through a step-by-step payment optimization strategy – the levers that move the needle and the infrastructure to make it happen.

Industry
5 best Yuno alternatives to consider in 2026
Yuno is a strong orchestration platform, but it's not the only option. We compared five alternatives – including our own – across architecture, regional fit, and bundled capabilities to help you pick the right one.

Product
Solidgate is ready to support merchants entering Google's agentic commerce ecosystem
AI-assisted commerce is here – and Solidgate is ready to help e-commerce merchants accept payments through Google's new agentic commerce protocol.

Payments 101
Multi-currency payment processing: What your stack needs to convert cross-border traffic
Most businesses display local currency but still route cross-border. Here’s how to build a payment stack that actually converts international traffic.

Payments 101
Network tokenization: How it works and why it matters
Network tokenization does more than prevent fraud. For subscription businesses, it lifts authorization rates, cuts involuntary churn, and grows customer LTV. Here's the full picture.

Industry
AI-assisted commerce: How to prepare for the next revenue channel
A new revenue channel is forming in AI interfaces. Here's what's live, what's still developing, and how to prepare your payments for the opportunity.

Payments 101
Credit card vault: Why your payment stack needs one
A credit card vault gives you control over your payment credentials – cutting failed charges, reducing PCI scope, and freeing you from processor lock-in. Here's how it works and what to look for in a provider.

Industry
8 Best payment orchestration platforms compared: 2026 merchant's guide
We analyzed 8 payment orchestration platforms to help you cut processing costs, launch in new markets faster, and consolidate vendors. See which fits your stack.

Payments 101
How network tokenization improves authorization rates: A merchant’s guide
Visa reports 4.6%. Mastercard reports 2.1%. Here's what drives this authorization rate uplift.

Industry
Mastercard's revised scam merchant monitoring: What you need to know before July 2026
Mastercard is updating its mandatory scam merchant monitoring in July 2026. Learn what triggers investigations, how it affects your business, and how to prepare.

Product
Our top product updates: New payment methods and smarter tools
From new payment methods to enhanced analytics and smarter payment tools, explore the latest product updates designed to help you scale, optimize payments, and grow.

Payments 101
Best subscription billing software: 6 top platforms compared [2026]
Most subscription businesses hit the same wall: pricing experiments strain rigid systems, legitimate payments get declined, and ops overhead explodes. Here's how to evaluate billing platforms that actually solve these problems.

Payments 101
Payment orchestration vs. payment gateway: Which one do you need?
Deciding between a payment gateway and an orchestration platform is key to scaling your business. Learn the differences and find out which solution best fits your growth and operational needs.

Product
Payment links for businesses: How to start with them?
Payment links offer a fast, simple way for businesses to collect payments online without a full e-commerce platform. In this guide, we explore the benefits, limitations, and how to set up payment links for your business.

Industry
How to choose the best payment orchestrators in Europe: Key criteria in 2026
Optimizing payments across Europe? Learn how to evaluate payment orchestration providers, where Solidgate fits, and what to expect when making the switch.

Product
Our top product updates: Enhance payments, revenue, and billing
Evidence enrichment, mass payments, and smarter billing – learn how Solidgate’s latest updates help you recover revenue, streamline payment processes, and improve subscription management.

Industry
How to scale your payment stack: Optimizing global payments
Faster integrations, streamlined routing, and scalable infrastructure – this guide explains how to scale your payment stack, and how Solidgate can help.

Industry
External billing on Google Play Store: Transform app monetization
Lower fees, more control, and new revenue streams – that’s the promise of Google Play's external billing update. Learn how to navigate the transition and maximize your revenue.

Industry
What is a payment orchestration layer and how does it work?
Your PSPs process payments. The orchestration layer decides how, when, and through whom. We break down the architecture – and what it actually does for authorization rates and subscription retention

Industry
Why credit card tokenization matters for online businesses
Credit card tokenization is quickly becoming the industry standard for secure and user-friendly online payments. Learn how tokens help decrease payment fraud, improve payment acceptance rates, and boost LTV for online businesses.

Corporate
How Solidgate powers scalable, efficient B2B transactions for Ideals
Discover how Ideals leverages Solidgate's payment orchestration to scale globally, offer local payment methods, and drive growth for their enterprise clients.

Product
Our top product updates: J.P. Morgan Payments integration, new modules for e-commerce & more
Learn more about new Solidgate updates: integration with JPMorgan Payments, improved Tax billing, and tools for in-depth subscription analytics.

Product
Solidgate Billing dashboard: Your actionable subscription analytics at a glance
Discover how Solidgate's Billing dashboard simplifies subscription analytics, helping you track KPIs, optimize revenue and reporting, and drive growth.

Payments 101
Recurring billing 101: Everything subscription businesses need to know
Recurring billing looks simple – until payments start failing silently and churn climbs for reasons that have nothing to do with your product. This guide covers the models, failure points, and what a setup that scales globally looks like.

Product
Self-serve Routing in HUB: Take control of your payment flows
Full flexibility, intuitive setup, and improved payment performance – that’s what Solidgate Routing 2.0 brings to merchants. Gain control over your payment routes, boost conversion rates, and enhance transaction visibility all from the HUB.

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Solidgate Treasury joins the global SWIFT network
Global reach, secure processing, and faster transfers – that’s the core of Solidgate Treasury with SWIFT. Here's how it unlocks quicker settlements and expanded international reach for businesses.

Corporate
Solidgate partners EBANX: Simplifying your entry into Latin America and emerging markets
Expanding into Latin America doesn’t have to be complicated. With the Solidgate and EBANX partnership, you gain fast access to local payment methods, better approval rates, and smoother market entry.

Payments 101
Card account updater (CAU): How it works, and why businesses need it
If your business model relies on full payment continuity, automating card account updates is key. Here's how a real-time card updater service helps reduce payment failures, cut churn, and enhance customer experience.

Corporate
Solidgate Treasury unlocks seamless SEPA payments across Europe with LHV
Real-time SEPA, fewer delays, and stronger liquidity—Solidgate Treasury with LHV delivers instant payments that help merchants grow across Europe and manage cash flow.

Corporate
Is the Merchant of Record (MoR) model right for your business?
Faster scaling, simpler payments, and reduced risks—that’s what the Merchant of Record model delivers. It helps businesses expand globally while cutting compliance and fraud challenges.

Product
Smart retries: Turning failed payments into a revenue recovery machine
Automate payment retries, improve subscription retention, and reduce operational load with Solidgate’s intelligent smart retries solution.

Product
Our top product updates in July 2025
Billing dashboard for subscription insights, Treasury onboarding, SmartPix—Solidgate updates optimize subscriptions and processing for global merchants.

Product
SmartPix at Solidgate: The dLocal solution making Pix recurring and QR-free
Automated payments, flexible subscriptions, and frictionless checkout—SmartPix via Solidgate streamlines Pix payments for Brazilian merchants. Key benefits include higher conversions, dynamic billing, and unlimited retries.

Payments 101
What is card acquiring and how it affects your payment processes
Faster approvals, lower fees, and smarter fraud protection—Solidgate guides businesses to optimize card acquiring and improve payment performance.

Product
How Solidgate Treasury scales secure B2B payments with Salv
Faster transfers, safer payments, and fraud protection—Solidgate Treasury and Salv help businesses manage global money with confidence. Benefits include compliance, multi-currency support, and lower risk.

Payments 101
Payment orchestration platforms: When do you need them?
Payment orchestration platforms provide multi-gateway connectivity, smart routing, and analytics to optimize payments, lower costs, and scale efficiently.

Corporate
How Solidgate supports Tickets to make travel more accessible
Seamless payments, safer checkouts, and faster expansion—that’s how Tickets Travel Network grows with Solidgate. From localized acquiring to treasury, scaling global travel is simpler.

Product
Solidgate teams up with Tuum to power global B2B payments
Global accounts, secure transfers, and scalable payouts—Solidgate Treasury with Tuum gives merchants the tools to handle high volumes and expand worldwide.

Corporate
Solidgate expands partnership with Shopify: Bring payment orchestration to your storefront
Secure payments, local coverage, and advanced tools—Solidgate’s Shopify integration helps merchants scale globally, improve conversions, and optimize every transaction.

Payments 101
What is Payment Orchestration, and why scaling businesses shouldn't ignore it
Your PSPs work in silos. Payment orchestration connects them – routing every transaction to the right provider, recovering declines, and giving you one view of your entire stack.

Corporate
Solidgate x DRESSX: Powering Web-2-App B2C expansion through payments
Secure transactions, worldwide coverage, and subscription mastery—DRESSX scales B2C with Solidgate. This partnership drives customer retention, prevents fraud, and enables seamless global fashion commerce.

Product
Our top product updates in June 2025
Smart retries, new integrations, and flexible subscriptions—Solidgate’s latest updates help merchants grow revenue, expand globally, and manage payments with ease.

Corporate
Solidgate joins Endeavor’s global network
Payment innovation, global reach, and entrepreneurial impact—Solidgate joins Endeavor to empower digital businesses with smarter payments and worldwide growth.

Industry
Visa Compelling Evidence 3.0: How to save $ millions in revenue in one year
Real-time data, automated prevention, and smarter fraud control—Visa CE3.0 shields e-commerce and recurring billing businesses from revenue loss.

Product
Solidgate launches Treasury
Borderless payments, transparent pricing, and mass payouts—Solidgate Treasury simplifies financial operations and accelerates growth for digital businesses.

Payments 101
Buy Now Pay Later for Business: a Guide to Growth
More options, better cash flow, and wider reach—BNPL drives merchant growth. Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay help boost sales, reduce risk, and win new customers.

Corporate
Solidgate and Tipalti: Changing the payment game for platforms and marketplaces
Seamless payments, automated payouts, and simplified finance—Solidgate and Tipalti deliver faster, safer global transactions and streamlined workflows.

Product
Automated Dispute Resolution: Boost Revenue and Win Rates
Unified coverage, tailored responses, and self-learning optimization—Solidgate Autorepresentment ensures merchants contest disputes effectively, boosting revenue recovery and lowering fraud risk.

Product
Our top product updates in April 2025
Treasury accounts, dispute automation, and new APMs—Solidgate’s latest release has it all. Merchants can improve payments, reduce disputes, and enhance security.

Industry
New Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP): What merchants need to know
Fraud alerts, dispute ratios, and compliance goals—Visa’s VAMP update impacts all merchants. Get guidance on protecting revenue, avoiding fines, and managing payment risk.

Payments 101
Unpacking Interchange fees and IC++
Demystifying interchange fees: discover how IC++ pricing works, what impacts rates, and how merchants can lower expenses.

Industry
External billing is now live on App Store, and it’s a big deal for app monetization
App Store apps gain freedom with external billing. Learn how to handle fraud, tax, and payments with Solidgate.

Corporate
Solidgate partners with RozetkaPay to enhance payments for international expansion
PLN acquiring, BLIK support, and flexible solutions—Solidgate partners with RozetkaPay. Benefits include higher acceptance rates, smoother payments, and market expansion.

Payments 101
How to use credit card authorization holds to prevent chargebacks and fraud
Safer payments, fewer disputes, and stronger trust—that’s the value of credit card authorization holds. Merchants can reduce fraud, boost approval rates, and stay compliant.

Product
Our top product updates in March 2025
Dispute tracking, one-time links, and automatic receipts—Solidgate March release helps merchants manage payments, improve customer experience, and boost authorization rates.

Payments 101
How to manage card declines and recover lost revenue
Smarter retries, better routing, and stronger billing—that’s the focus of our decline recovery guide. Learn how to reduce churn, boost revenue, and grow retention.

Product
Solidgate launches Verifi-powered API for streamlined chargeback management
Real-time dispute resolution, customizable rules, and seamless integration—Solidgate RDR API helps merchants reduce losses, improve efficiency, and enhance operations.

Industry
Visa announces new change to VAMP rules—Here’s what you need to know
Fraud tracking, VAMP ratio control, and proactive prevention—learn how merchants can use tools like RDR and Solidgate antifraud to maintain compliance.

Product
Our top product updates in February 2025
Custom order views, single-use links, and VAMP monitoring—new tools help merchants optimize transactions and manage payments securely and efficiently.

Payments 101
Avoiding PayPal high-risk merchant account status: a guide for subscription businesses
Fewer disputes, smoother payments, and safer scaling—that’s the focus of our PayPal risk guide. Learn to reduce chargebacks, avoid freezes, and protect revenue.

Product
BLIK now available via Solidgate—Enhancing payment infrastructure for global merchants in Poland
Secure payments, easy integration, and local preference—Solidgate partners with BLIK. Merchants can offer trusted payments and enhance customer experience.

Industry
Card and APM logos in your checkout: Compliance, UX, and best practices
Customer trust, stronger compliance, and better conversion—that’s the power of payment logos. Learn placement, updates, and key tactics to improve checkout.

Corporate
ModernTV Group and Solidgate: Revolutionizing online payments for Pay-TV
Simple checkout, trusted payments, and improved entertainment—Solidgate and ModernTV set new standards for IPTV. Viewers enjoy Apple Pay and Google Pay across Europe.

Industry
Verifi RDR Decision API: Smarter, Faster Dispute Resolution
Stop chargebacks before they happen. Discover how RDR Decision API automates dispute resolution and improves your payment stability.

Payments 101
Intelligent payment routing: How it works and why it matters for your approval rates
Intelligent payment routing is a competitive edge. Here’s how it works and why businesses need it to maximize growth in global markets.

Payments 101
5 simple steps to improve payment acceptance rate
Faster transactions, smarter processing, and stronger security—this guide shows how to boost payment acceptance rates while reducing declines and friction.

Product
Product update—Monthly financial reports, Auth0 for recurring payments & more
Monthly reports, flexible subscriptions, and direct BLIK payments—Solidgate’s updates save time, improve workflows, and expand growth opportunities for merchants.

Payments 101
Why online payments fail, and how to recover lost sales
Smarter retries, intelligent routing, and better customer flows—learn strategies to reduce payment failures and protect your subscription business.

Product
Product update—Card dispute representment, HUB analytics, and more
Dispute tools, subscription alerts, and Hub analytics—our December release makes payment management easier. Merchants gain speed, control, and clear insights to grow.

Product
Solidgate Tax compliance service: Simplifying global tax reporting
Automated tax, real-time updates, and flexible billing—that’s Solidgate Tax. Businesses save time, reduce compliance risks, and manage VAT and sales tax with ease.

Product
PIX: A revolutionary Brazilian payment method now available with Solidgate
Real-time transfers, seamless checkout, and low costs—PIX is reshaping payments. With Solidgate, merchants can expand in Brazil and future-proof their business.

Product
Solidgate pre-dispute alerts for PayPal
Higher risks, rising disputes, and sudden limits—that’s PayPal for scaling merchants. Learn to manage disputes, reduce fees, and keep payments secure.

Product
Product update—Settlement reconciliation, PIX, card disputes page & more
Settlement reconciliation, PIX payments, and smarter card insights—HUB updates give merchants clarity, efficiency, and better control over financial workflows.

Industry
What to Expect from PSD3: Key Features and Impact for Merchants
Smarter authentication, transparent rules, and better fraud control—PSD3 strengthens payments, offering merchants new opportunities for growth and compliance in the EU.

Product
How Solidgate’s financial reporting simplifies settlement reconciliation
Clear visibility, consistent reporting, and simplified workflows—Solidgate HUB transforms settlement reconciliation. Merchants save time, reduce errors, and achieve better cash flow control.

Corporate
Solidgate partners with DMarket
Smarter payments, lower costs, and global reach—this is the Solidgate and DMarket partnership. It delivers higher transaction approval rates, faster processing speeds, and seamless international coverage.

Payments 101
Chargeback rebuttal letter template: How to dispute successfully
Clear evidence, structured letters, and smarter outcomes—discover how chargeback rebuttal letters help merchants win disputes and protect revenue.

Industry
3RI authentication: Why merchants are making the switch
Secure payments, smoother transactions, and less friction—3RI automates recurring authentication, reduces fraud risk, and improves customer experience.