What are embedded payments?
Embedded payments refer to payment solutions built directly into a product or marketplace platform. Customers can pay without leaving the app or site, creating a seamless and user-friendly checkout experience.
What is an example of an embedded payment?
Uber is a real-world embedded payment example. When you book a ride through Uber, you pay directly in the app without going to another page. The payment process is integrated into Uber’s platform, so customers can easily complete transactions.
What types of businesses benefit from embedded payments?
From healthcare companies to SaaS providers, many companies build integrations into their systems. The tools and services needed often depend on the platform or product itself. Some common types of businesses that use embedded payments include:
SaaS:
- Project Management Software – Tools that help teams collaboratively plan, track, and manage projects online.
- CRM Software – Platforms that let businesses manage customer relationships, sales pipelines, and communication history.
- eCommerce Platforms – Software that enables businesses to build and oversee online stores, process payments, and handle fulfillment.
- Accounting & Invoicing Software – Services that provide bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, and financial reporting.
- B2B Marketplace – Platforms facilitating business-to-business transactions, such as wholesale goods or industrial services.
- Subscription Marketplace – Sites offering recurring payments for products or services, often from multiple vendors.
- Product Marketplace – Platforms where multiple sellers list goods for purchase (clothing, electronics, home goods, etc.)
- Service Platform – Platforms that connect service providers—such as freelancers, contractors, or professionals—with individuals or businesses needing specific services, such as freelance work, home repair, tutoring, or consulting.
- Point-of-Sales (POS) Software Providers – Developers that create software for retail, hospitality, or service businesses to help organize sales, inventory, and customer data.
- Healthcare Management Software – ISVs that build tools for medical practices or clinics to manage patient records, appointments, billing, and compliance.
- Education Technology Tools – Software developers providing platforms for learning management, student tracking, virtual classrooms, and content delivery.
- Restaurants & Hospitality Systems – Developers of software for food service operations, covering table management, online ordering, and kitchen workflows.
How much dev work is required to get started?
If you are an ISV needing streamlined onboarding, no dev work is required. You can get up and running in 24 hours. If your platform requires a fully embedded experience, such as the ISV becoming a payment processing portal, integration takes around 2-3 weeks.
How long does the setup take?
You can start the integration process after meeting with your account manager and finalizing your platform agreement. After that work is complete, there will be 2-3 days of quality assurance to confirm that your systems are working correctly.
