Why platform payment strategies should be built around customer success

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Platforms should build payment strategies around whether customers can go live quickly, transact reliably, and continue to grow, treating payments as a product and growth issue. Global embedded finance revenue is expected to grow 279% from 2026 to 2031; for SaaS companies with $50M–$100M in annual recurring revenue, existing customer expansion contributes a median of 58% of new ARR. Payment delays can damage trust, with 41% of independent earners saying they have stopped or may stop working with a platform as a result. Platforms should seek more transparent data from PSPs and strengthen operational control.