Wayne Akey

Partnering with SaaS providers to grow revenue via Payment Integration and Payment Facilitation.

Wayne Akey is a prominent figure in the payment processing industry, serving as the President of Agile Payments and a Payment Integration Expert. His career spans over two decades, focusing on creating strategic partnerships and innovative payment solutions.1

Professional Background

Wayne Akey founded ACH Payments in 1999, which later evolved into Agile Payments.1 His expertise lies in:

Payment gateway strategies
Payment integration partnerships
Payment aggregation
ACH and credit card processing

Key Roles and Responsibilities

As the President of Agile Payments, Wayne Akey's primary focus is on:

Strategic Partnerships: Creating payment processing and gateway partnerships with software and SaaS providers.1
Integration Solutions: Offering end-to-end payment integration guidance to enhance applications and increase revenues for both end-users and providers.1
Innovative Services: Developing solutions like Payment Facilitation as a Service, which allows smaller platforms to benefit from instant onboarding and payment-driven revenue without significant upfront costs.3

Industry Contributions

Wayne Akey has been instrumental in:

Launching www.AgilePayments.com to serve SaaS providers and developers with recurring payment and gateway needs.2
Authoring industry whitepapers, such as "Payment Gateway Integration: A Growth Strategy for Developers and SAAS providers".2
Advocating for comprehensive payment solutions that include both credit card and ACH processing options.1

Philosophy and Approach

Wayne Akey believes in:

Providing underserved markets, particularly SaaS providers and developers, with tailored payment gateway partnerships.2
Offering revenue-sharing relationships to software developers to create mutually beneficial partnerships.1
Emphasizing the importance of considering multiple factors when choosing a gateway partner, including payment modalities, support, and revenue share models.2

Through his leadership at Agile Payments, Wayne Akey continues to drive innovation in the payment processing industry, focusing on creating value for both software providers and their end-users.