Payment Processing

Payment Processing for Apple Apps: A Complete Guide for USA & EU Want to use an app to generate revenue? Here’s what you need to know about processing payments with an app listed in the Apple App Store. A history of Apple payment processing For decades, Apple restricted how apps…

Apple App Store Commission Fees Explained for U.S. Apps In response to recent government action, Apple has updated their fees and policies for the U.S. app storefront. Find out what has changed and how the new pricing structure could impact your business. The introduction of external payment links For decades,…

How to Reduce Apple’s App Commission Fees & Increase Profits Apps are a great way to make money — but only if you can keep costs to a minimum. Here’s how to avoid Apple’s exorbitant commission fees so you can earn the maximum amount of revenue possible. The key to…

Should an App Use Apple Payment Platform or External Payment Links? Because of recent government action, Apple changed their payment processing policies. Select markets are now allowed to use external payment processors instead of the app store purchase system. Click here to read about the history of payment processing for…

What are the New Apple App Store Commission Fees in Europe? Because of recent government action, Apple was forced to update app store fees and policies in the European Union. Find out what is new — and how your app could benefit. Introducing external payment links For decades, app developers…

VAR Sheet, Onboarding Sheet, & MID Credential Form: Explained A Value-Added Reseller (VAR) sheet is a document that contains essential details about your merchant account, acting as a bridge between your business and your payment processor to ensure transactions are processed correctly. If you’re setting up a new payment system…

What is VAT and When Do I Have to Collect It? If you sell products or services, you may need to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) — but figuring out when and where can be confusing. Let’s break down VAT in simple terms, covering who needs to collect it, how…

PSD2 & PSD3: An Easy-to-Understand Guide Europe’s second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) — and the upcoming PSD3 — include hundreds of detailed regulations impacting dozens of different business types. However, only a small portion of the regulations impact merchants. The AltoPay team has cut through the noise to share the…