Unipaas and Mastercard Join Forces to Enhance Card Acceptance for SMEs on SaaS Platforms
Unipaas has recently announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard aimed at enhancing card acceptance among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) utilizing vertical SaaS platforms. This collaboration targets industries where payment processes remain largely manual and offline, such as health services, education, and field services. The initiative aims to overcome the challenges SMEs face in adopting digital payment methods, as highlighted by FF News.
Transforming Payment Processes for SMEs
The partnership combines Unipaas’ embedded payment infrastructure with Mastercard’s extensive global payment network. This integration is designed to:
- Streamline transactions
- Improve card acceptance rates
- Drive the digital transformation of payments for SMEs
Unipaas’ Innovative Payment Solutions
Unipaas provides a comprehensive, fully embedded payment infrastructure that simplifies the payment process for SaaS platforms. Key features include:
- Support for major payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, direct debits, and instant bank transfers.
- Management of regulatory, compliance, and operational tasks, including onboarding, anti-money laundering (AML), and know your customer (KYC/KYB) procedures.
Mastercard’s Role in Enhancing Payment Security
As a leading global payments technology company, Mastercard facilitates secure and efficient payment processing across various industries. Its robust payment network is crucial for:
- Enabling businesses to accept card payments internationally
- Providing advanced fraud protection
- Supporting seamless payment experiences for SMEs
Addressing Industry-Specific Needs
This partnership specifically targets sectors where digital payment adoption is lagging, despite the growing use of SaaS among SMEs. By embedding Mastercard’s payment capabilities into SaaS platforms, Unipaas and Mastercard aim to:
- Replace outdated manual payment methods such as invoicing and bank transfers
- Provide convenient, secure, and user-friendly payment options
- Reduce operational complexity and improve acceptance rates
Leadership Insights on the Partnership
David Avgi, the Founder and CEO of Unipaas, stated, “Many SMEs using vertical SaaS platforms still rely on manual, offline payment methods—leading to inefficiencies and lost revenue opportunities. Our partnership with Mastercard is about changing that. We aim to unlock the potential of card payments in industries where digitization has been slow, empowering software providers to offer fast, secure, and scalable embedded payments tailored to their customers’ needs.”
George Simon, Executive Vice President of Market Development at Mastercard, added, “This collaboration with Unipaas underscores our commitment to providing seamless and optimized payments for businesses. By leveraging our extensive global network and advanced fraud protection, we are enabling SMEs using SaaS platforms to enhance their payment experiences and unlock new opportunities.”
For more information about Unipaas and its payment solutions, visit their official website at Unipaas. To learn more about Mastercard’s services, check their page at Mastercard.
