Build payments into your platform
Unlock recurring revenue and accelerate growth by embedding payware's universal payment infrastructure
Join the independent software vendor (ISV) partner program and transform your platform into a complete business solution. Earn revenue from every transaction while your customers benefit from 7 innovative ways to initiate payments.
How can ISVs add payment revenue to their platform?
Independent Software Vendors are force multipliers in the payware ecosystem. Every platform you build, every merchant you serve, every transaction you enable creates exponential network value. You're not just a customer—you're a growth channel and strategic partner.
Why ISVs Choose payware
Recurring Revenue Streams
Turn Your Platform Into a Revenue Engine
Earn 20-50% revenue share on every transaction your merchants process. Transform one-time software licensing into recurring payment revenue that grows with your customers' success.
Predictable, scalable revenue from your existing customer base
Complete Solution Advantage
From Software Provider to Complete Business Solution
Merchants choose platforms that solve all their problems. By embedding payments, you become indispensable—reducing churn, increasing lifetime value, and blocking competitors.
Platforms with integrated payments see 3-5x higher customer lifetime value
Zero Development Overhead
Production-Ready Payment Infrastructure
Why spend months building payment features? Integrate once with payware and instantly offer all 7 ways to initiate payments, bank-grade security, instant settlement, and compliance frameworks.
Launch payment features in days, not quarters
White-Label Capabilities
Your Brand, Our Infrastructure
Present payments as your platform's native feature. Customize branding, user flows, and merchant-facing experiences while we handle the complex infrastructure invisibly.
Full API control, custom domains, branded interfaces
Value You Bring to the Network
Merchant Access
Bring entire merchant communities to the payware network. Each merchant you onboard multiplies network value for all participants.
Industry Expertise
Deep vertical knowledge in retail POS, hospitality, e-commerce, and field services with industry-specific workflows.
Innovation Layer
Custom payment experiences for specific industries. Novel use cases and implementation patterns that benefit the entire network.
Scale Acceleration
Reach thousands of merchants through established platforms. Accelerated network growth with geographic and sector diversification.
Partnership Tiers
Choose the partnership level that matches your growth stage and strategic goals
Technology Partner
Recommended starting point
- Full API access to all 7 payment initiation methods
- Technical documentation & sandbox
- Co-marketing opportunities
20% revenue share
Register NowReseller Partner
Growth-focused
- Everything in Technology Partner
- White-label capabilities with custom branding
- Joint go-to-market initiatives
30% revenue share
Contact UsStrategic Partner
Enterprise-level
- Everything in Reseller Partner
- Co-development opportunities
- Early access to new capabilities
30-50% custom revenue share
Contact UsGetting Started
Most ISVs go from application to first live merchant in 2-4 weeks
1. Apply for Partnership
Complete partner application (5 minutes). Tell us about your platform and merchant base.
2. Technical Onboarding
Receive sandbox credentials within 24 hours. Schedule kickoff call with integration engineer.
3. Build & Test
Develop integration using our SDKs and APIs. Test in sandbox environment with realistic scenarios.
4. Go Live
Production credentials provisioned. Launch with initial merchant cohort and ongoing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue can ISVs earn from embedded payments?
ISVs typically earn 20-50% revenue share on all payment transactions processed through their platform. For example, if your merchants process €1,000,000 monthly at 0.5% fees (€5,000), you could earn €1,000-€2,500 per month in recurring payment revenue, on top of your software licensing fees.
How long does it take to integrate payware into our platform?
Most ISVs complete technical integration in 1-3 weeks. The process includes: application review (24 hours), sandbox access and kickoff call (1-2 days), development and testing (1-2 weeks), and production deployment (1-3 days). Our comprehensive SDKs and integration support accelerate the process.
Can we white-label payware under our own brand?
Yes, all ISV partnership tiers include white-label capabilities. You can customize the payment experience with your branding, use custom domains, control merchant-facing interfaces, and present payments as your platform's native feature. We handle the infrastructure invisibly while you own the customer relationship.
What technical support do ISV partners receive?
ISV partners receive dedicated technical support including: assigned integration engineer, priority support channel, technical documentation and sandbox environment, webhook testing tools, and production monitoring. Reseller and Strategic partners also receive co-development opportunities and early access to new capabilities.
How does payware pricing work for ISV platforms?
ISVs pay nothing upfront. Your merchants pay a low flat % transaction fee (rates vary by region), and you earn your revenue share from that. There are no integration fees, monthly platform fees, or volume commitments. You only earn when your merchants succeed, aligning incentives perfectly.
Can we offer payware alongside existing payment processors?
Absolutely. Most ISVs start by offering payware as an additional payment option while keeping existing processors. This gives merchants choice and allows you to test adoption without disrupting current workflows. Over time, merchants often prefer payware due to lower fees and instant settlement.
What is the difference between Technology, Reseller, and Strategic partnerships?
Technology Partners (20% share) get API access and co-marketing. Reseller Partners (30% share) add white-label capabilities and joint go-to-market initiatives. Strategic Partners (30-50% custom share) include co-development opportunities, early access to new features, and custom revenue arrangements based on strategic value and scale.
Where can we find API documentation and developer resources?
Complete API documentation is available at kb.payware.eu with interactive examples, SDKs for all major languages, code samples, and integration guides. ISV partners receive access to a dedicated partner portal with advanced documentation, webhook testing tools, and sandbox environments for each partnership tier.
What compliance and security responsibilities do ISVs have?
payware handles core payment compliance including GDPR, and regional payment regulations. ISVs are responsible for securing their own platforms and APIs, protecting merchant data within their systems, and implementing proper access controls. We provide security best practices documentation and regular security audits for all partner integrations.
Can we offer payware in multiple countries and regions?
Yes, payware is designed for global availability with domestic payment interoperability in each market. ISVs can offer the same integration across multiple countries while payware handles local compliance, payment rails, and settlement in each region. This allows you to expand internationally without rebuilding payment infrastructure for each market.
How is revenue share calculated and reported?
Revenue share is calculated automatically on each transaction and reported in real-time through your partner dashboard. You receive detailed analytics including transaction volumes, revenue earned, merchant performance, and payment method breakdowns. Payouts are typically processed monthly, with customizable payout schedules available for Strategic partners. Full API access allows you to build custom reporting into your own admin interfaces.