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KORONA POS & North: Building for Business Growth and Resilience

Discover how the partnership between KORONA POS and North provides a flexible, future-proof solution for businesses of all sizes. Learn how their API-first technology and reliable payment platform empower growth from startup to enterprise.

By Will Klein | October 7th, 2025

business

Connecting, Collaborating, and Crafting the Future at fintech_devcon

Discover why North Developer is sponsoring fintech_devcon, what our team is excited about, and how you can join us for an exclusive happy hour event.

By Will Klein | July 2nd, 2025

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Engineering More Than Technology: KwickPOS and North Developer are Increasing Sales

Discover how KwickPOS doubled processing volume in 12 months with North Developer. Learn about their partnership, innovative POS solutions, and growth in the service industry.

By Becky Sarwate | June 10th, 2025

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Embedding Payments into a Website with the iFrame JavaScript SDK Using Vue

North's iFrame JavaScript SDK enables you to create a customized payment form on your website while keeping sensitive data out of your server environment.

By James Olaogun and Laura Olson | March 5th, 2025

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What Is A Hosted Payment Page and How Do They Work?

Hosted payments enable merchants to accept payments online without the security risks of storing card data on their site.

By Laura Olson | March 3rd, 2025

business

5 Reasons ISVs Should Partner with North

North Developer’s flexible integrations are designed to work seamlessly with ISVs’ systems, from POS hardware to accounting software to ecommerce.

By Dave Galens | February 17th, 2025

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Process Payments and Securely Accept Refunds in your Node.js App

Learn how to securely accept payments, tokenize the transaction, and use the token for advanced functionality with North's Browser Post API and Custom Pay API.

By Kevin Kimani and Laura Olson | January 28th, 2025

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Secure, Supported Specialty: How FasTrax and North Developer Create the Perfect Blend of Payment Processing and Merchant Innovation

This retail/software hybrid company is leading the way in making age-restricted commerce safe and state-of-the-art.

By Brandy Hadden | January 16th, 2025

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Embedded Point of Sale Payments: Technical Overview

Enable your Point of Sale (POS) system to securely accept credit card and mobile wallet payments with minor code updates.

By Alex Sorbala and Laura Olson | January 9th, 2025

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Benefits of the North Semi-Integrated Cloud API

The North Semi-Integrated Cloud API offers heightened security, a simplified payment API integration, and an improved experience for ISVs building POS applications.

By Bryan Long | December 11th, 2024

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Subscription Payments in Java Using North's Recurring Billing API

Learn how to securely set up subscriptions and membership management, and accept recurring payments with Java using North's Recurring Billing API.

By Vikram Aruchamy and Laura Olson | December 8th, 2024

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Ecommerce React App Part 1: Getting Started with Embedded Payments in a React App (Developer Guide)

Securely turn your website into an ecommerce store with the JavaScript React framework using North's Browser Post API.

By Kevin Kimani and Laura Olson | December 7th, 2024

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Ecommerce React App Part 2: Integrating a Shopping Cart in a React App with North

Add a secure shopping cart to your website with the JavaScript React framework using North's Browser Post API.

By Kevin Kimani and Laura Olson | December 6th, 2024

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Benefits of Embedded Payments

Across all industries, businesses are improving payment flexibility. To stay competitive, consider selling products and services online.

By Laura Olson | November 29th, 2024

business

Improving Transaction Success Rates (TSR)

Learn about the most common causes of low TSR as well as simple strategies to improve TSR for your business.

By Dave Galens | November 25th, 2024

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How To Choose Embedded Payments for Your Business Model

North’s Sales Engineering team explains the factors behind the best payment solutions for various types of businesses.

By Laura Olson and The North Developers | November 21st, 2024

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Building a Java Payment App with Custom Pay API

North's Custom Pay API makes it easy to create a customized payment processing flow. In this tutorial, you’ll integrate the Custom Pay API with a Java application.

By Kumar Harsh and Laura Olson | November 19th, 2024

business

4 Signs ISVs Have Outgrown Their Payments Integration

Merchants of today need more from their Independent Software Vendors. We can help if you’ve outgrown your payments integration.

By Becky Sarwate | November 18th, 2024

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Intro To Ecommerce Payment Gateways

A payment gateway is the midway point that facilitates a transaction between the Point of Sale and the payment processor.

By Brandy Hadden | November 13th, 2024

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Integrate Advanced Payment Functions in your Python Flask App

Add a customizable payment solution with advanced features to your Python application using North's Custom Pay API.

By Kevin Kimani and Laura Olson | November 5th, 2024

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What Are Omnichannel Payments and Why You Should Turn Your Brick-and-Mortar Store into an Omnichannel Business

A payment service provider can help launch an ecommerce website to complement your brick-and-mortar business.

By Laura Olson | October 25th, 2024

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ISVs: Automate Merchant Onboarding for Payment Acceptance in your Node.js App

Learn how to programmatically board new merchants for Merchant Processing Accounts using North's Merchant Boarding API.

By Amr Abdou and Laura Olson | October 25th, 2024

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How Does Payment Processing Work? Overview and Infrastructure

Processing credit card transactions involves a complex series of events, most of which take place behind the scenes.

By Alex Sorbala and Laura Olson | October 22nd, 2024

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Getting Started with Embedded Payments in a Vue.js App (Developer Guide)

Add a secure, processor-hosted payment form to your website with the JavaScript Vue framework using North's iFrame JavaScript SDK.

By Arek Nawo and Laura Olson | October 20th, 2024

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Programmatic Merchant Onboarding in Python

Programmatically create and submit applications for Merchant Processing Accounts in Python using North's Merchant Boarding API.

By Ndafara Tsamba and Laura Olson | October 16th, 2024

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How To Build An Ecommerce Store That Processes Credit Card Payments

Payment companies have made it quick and easy to add highly secure shopping carts and checkout forms to your website.

By Laura Olson | October 14th, 2024

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PAX SDK Payments Part 1: Building a Simple POS in C# with the .NET Framework

Learn how to build a .NET POS app for taking customer orders and saving them to a database.

By Laura Olson | October 13th, 2024

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PAX SDK Payments Part 2: Adding Payments to a .NET POS Using North’s PAX SI SDK

Learn how to add Semi-Integrated (SI) credit card payment acceptance to a .NET POS app using the PAX SDK.

By Laura Olson | October 12th, 2024

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Embedded Ecommerce Checkouts: Technical Overview

Ecommerce checkouts make it easy to accept credit cards and can be paired with full-featured payment APIs for advanced functionality with minimized PCI scope.

By Laura Olson and The North Developers | October 2nd, 2024

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Top Challenges and Solutions for Subscription Billing

Learn how to navigate the unique challenges that come with memberships and subscription-based business models.

By Laura Olson | September 27th, 2024

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How Payment Request APIs Work

Payment request APIs come in a variety of designs to address the needs of different types of businesses.

By Alex Sorbala and Laura Olson | September 23rd, 2024

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Embed Recurring Billing and Subscription Payments in your Node.js App

Learn how to securely set up subscriptions and membership management, and accept recurring payments with Node.js using North's Recurring Billing API.

By Kevin Kimani and Laura Olson | September 20th, 2024

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Embedded Payment APIs: Technical Overview

Payment APIs enable communication between a business’s checkout environment and a payment gateway or processor to accept payments in a variety of environments.

By Alex Sorbala and Laura Olson | September 15th, 2024

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Unlocking Value with Embedded Payments and Embedded Finance: A Guide for ISVs

Understanding the potential of embedded payments and finance is key to driving success in today's digital economy.

By Bryan Long | August 4th, 2024

business

Encryption vs. Tokenization — Choosing the Best Defense for Payment Security

Learn about the factors that that go into choosing to use encryption, tokenization, or a mix of the two for your business.

By Dave Galens | July 30th, 2024

business

Why Cash-only Merchants Should Accept Electronic Payments

How digital payment technology increases profitability and simplifies business operations.

By Dave Galens | June 7th, 2024

business

8 Top Payment Trends for 2024

Learn how new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) are shaping the payment industry and improving businesses' bottom lines.

By Laura Olson | May 5th, 2024

business

Understanding Merchant Service Partner Models for ISVs

Merchant service partners can increase ISVs’ product distribution and merchant base, and even generate revenue streams.

By Ryan Malloy and Brandy Hadden | April 25th, 2024

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Here to Serve: iPos Creates High-Solution Point of Sale App for the Restaurant Industry

iPos has been developing its iPosOS app that aims to give the restaurant industry not just a point of sale, but an entire operation system.

By Brandy Hadden | April 22nd, 2024

business

ISVs: Factor These 3 Payment Trends into Your 2024 Roadmap

Payment trends for 2024 include embedded payments, business dashboards, and mobile-first ecommerce applications.

By Brandy Hadden and The North Developers | April 15th, 2024

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How 1stMILE Automated the Merchant Onboarding Process using North’s Merchant Boarding API

The consumer-driven commerce platform makes the road as smooth as possible between automotive consumers and their repair shops.

By Brandy Hadden | April 12th, 2024

business

How PCI DSS Compliance Requirements Impact the Development and Implementation of Payment Software

Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirements are complex, but your payment service partner can help you understand what you're responsible for, and even take on some of the responsibility for you.

By Brandy Hadden | January 26th, 2024

business

Benefits of Analytics and Payment Data for ISVs and Merchants

Learn how to leverage your business's payment data.

By Bryan Long | January 22nd, 2024

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Integrated vs. Semi-Integrated Payment Architecture Solutions

Point of Sale system architecture choices can ease the burden of PCI responsibility for developers.

By Bryan Long | January 8th, 2024

technical

Pay-at-the-Table Solutions Offer Restaurants and Developers New Opportunities

Restaurant staff can bring pay-at-the-table devices to diners, rather than taking credit cards to a stationary terminal.

By Michael McIlroy and The North Developers | December 28th, 2023

business

High-Risk vs. Low-Risk Merchant Accounts: Understanding The Difference

Some payments companies specialize in supporting low-risk and high-risk merchants, making it simple and easy for anyone to set up a merchant account.

By Brandy Hadden | December 18th, 2023

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Restaurant Point Of Sale: North & EZ Dine Partner To Deliver Custom POS Software Orders

EZ Software Solutions, LLC has made its mission to give restaurateurs exactly what they need for their establishment — not a one-size-fits-all feature set.

By Brandy Hadden | December 11th, 2023

technical

How to Easily Accept Payments in WordPress using WooCommerce EPX

A guide to quickly building an ecommerce website in WordPress.

By The North Developers | December 4th, 2023

business

Benefits of Becoming an ISV vs. PayFac

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the PayFac, Payments-as-a-Service, and ISV models.

By Gregg Monbleau and The North Developers | November 29th, 2023

business

ISVs: Partner with a Processor that Automates Merchant Onboarding

Onboarding merchants with a payment company happens early in the ISV's and merchant's business relationship. ISVs can ensure success by automating boarding in their existing systems.

By Laura Olson and The North Developers | November 20th, 2023

business

Top Factors for Choosing a Payment Integration

Learn about the factors that determine which payment solution is best for various types of businesses.

By Laura Olson and The North Developers | November 9th, 2023

technical

The Benefits of Integrated Payments

Integrating directly with a processor gives businesses the most direct access to credit card networks, resulting in fast processing time and minimizing failure points.

By Alex Sorbala and Laura Olson | August 18th, 2022

technical

How To Use A POS Device To Accept Payments With North’s Ingenico Semi-Integrated API

Learn how North’s Ingenico Semi-Integrated API enables POS integrations to connect seamlessly to Ingenico hardware and firmware.

By Alex Sorbala and Laura Olson | August 4th, 2022

business

What ISVs Should Look For in a Payment Partner

ISVs looking for a payment provider should consider the intangible assets that the provider brings to the table.

By Eric Hoke and The North Developers | July 7th, 2022

business

How Processing Payments Changed During the Pandemic

The pandemic drove changes in consumer behaviors that require ISVs to provide merchants with online, mobile, and contactless payments.

By Brandy Hadden and The North Developers | April 10th, 2022

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How R2M2 Solutions Used Omnichannel Payment Processing To Increase Retention

The campground and resort property management system brings the outside in to combine ecommerce with brick-and-mortar POS.

By Brandy Hadden | February 15th, 2022