Payment Processing Fundamentals with Melanie Stout of Optimized Payments and Brian Kehn of HomeServe USA

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Join us in a compelling discussion with Brian Kehn, Vice President Operations and Director of Payments at HomeServe USA , and Melanie Stout , Head of Recurring Services at Optimized Payments . We explore essential aspects of subscription payment processing and offer practical insights for businesses in this sector. Key Takeaways: (03:03) The importance of seamless customer experience in subscription billing. (04:49) The necessity of data management for successful billing. (07:30) Advice for startups on outsourcing payment processing. (12:18) Understanding decline codes in payment processing. (17:08) The improvement in approval rates with network tokens. (23:52) How different payment methods affect customer lifecycle and business strategy. (33:26) Insights into the role of fees, and strategies for their management. (42:23) The significance of data analytics in monitoring payment processing performance. Resources Mentioned: Brian Kehn - HomeServe USA - Melanie Stout - Optimized Payments - Ready to get started with Rebar? Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.

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