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PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast

PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast

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Real-world advice and inspiration on how to navigate the embedded payments journey — and win. Hosted by Ian Hillis, Head of Strategy at Worldpay for Platforms. Learn about the latest trends in embedded payments from industry experts, Worldpay for Platforms customers, and leaders on the Worldpay for Platforms team. They’ll share their real-world insights on payment facilitation best practices, use cases, along with the possibilities of greater monetization and higher valuations that embedded payments can unleash. You’ll have everything you need to find the embedded payments solution that’s right for you — and take your vertical software company to new heights.

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Episodes
  • Episode 52 | Strategies for retaining customers on your software
    Jun 3 2025

    Customer retention is a critical focus for platforms. Ian Hillis sat down with Andrea Kando, Chief Payments and Strategy Officer at TouchBistro, a leading restaurant management software provider, to explore how software companies can keep their customers engaged and satisfied. With years of experience in payments and strategy, Andrea provides a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities of user retention for software platforms.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 51 | A look at how fraudsters are using AI to perpetuate payments fraud
    May 13 2025

    Fraud in the payments industry is evolving rapidly, and AI is playing a significant role in shaping its future. In a recent episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast, host Ian Hillis sat down with Gary Pontecorvo, Senior Director for Financial Fraud Investigations, Operations and Intelligence at Worldpay, and Brian Rust, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Worldpay. Their conversation provided a deep dive into how fraudsters are using AI to refine their tactics and what businesses, particularly software platforms engaged in payments, can do to protect themselves.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 50 | Uncovering the mysteries of surcharging
    Apr 22 2025

    Ian Hillis and Yael Barak, former Vice President of Product Management at Worldpay delve into the topic of surcharging—an increasingly important issue for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) dealing with rising payment acceptance costs on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast.

    Disclaimer: Surcharging is a highly regulated industry just like card processing. Worldpay is constantly communicating with and monitoring new requirements in this industry. To understand more about what applies to your business and how to stay compliant, please speak directly with your partner manager.

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    11 mins
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