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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.

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.

Industry
6 Benefits of network tokenization for businesses (beyond security)
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 works – and why your authorization rates depend on it
Network tokens signal trust to issuers, so they say "yes" more often. We break down how network tokenization works – and the approval rate gains merchants actually can see.

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
The best subscription billing software: Top features and providers
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
Transform app monetization with external billing on Google Play Store
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: How to get it right
With automated payments, predictable revenue, and improved cash flow, recurring billing has become essential for subscription businesses. Learn the benefits, strategies, and best practices.

Product
Self-serve Payment 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.

Product
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.