Guest guest Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hi, I'm planning on accepting Credit Cards in my new practice, and now I have to wade though the swamp known as Credit Card Processing Providers (CCPP). Can anyone provide names of reputable CCPP, that have low rates, NO HIDDEN CHARGES, and good support. Thanks, Gary Baranzini, L.Ac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 We have been very happy with our switch to Element Payment Services, Inc. who can be reached at 1-866-435-3636. They are based in Phoenix, Arizona. Not only are they cheaper (cut out one layer of middle man), they are faster (cut out one layer of middleman) in the processing of each individual transaction (transaction clears much faster, less waiting for the ticket to print). They approached us after watching our activity for severalmonths and seeing that we NEVER have chargebacks or disputed charges. Mark Zaranski East Wind Acupuncture, Inc. Chesterton, Indiana Chinese Medicine , " Gary Baranzini " <conanjb wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm planning on accepting Credit Cards in my new practice, and now I > have to wade though the swamp known as Credit Card Processing > Providers (CCPP). Can anyone provide names of reputable CCPP, that > have low rates, NO HIDDEN CHARGES, and good support. > > Thanks, > > Gary Baranzini, L.Ac. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 I found the best way was go ask your bank manager who they recommend. Banks are a very under utilized resource. Bob www.acuherbals.com Gary Baranzini <conanjb wrote: Hi, I'm planning on accepting Credit Cards in my new practice, and now I have to wade though the swamp known as Credit Card Processing Providers (CCPP). Can anyone provide names of reputable CCPP, that have low rates, NO HIDDEN CHARGES, and good support. Thanks, Gary Baranzini, L.Ac. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 They all play their games. Most banks go through the same companies as the small guys who represent merchant services. I have had the best luck with RBS Lynk, but I still have problems with them. They mess up all the time, but fix it and refund in a timely manner. I have to stay on my toes with them. The biggest watch out for is the cancellation fee. One company messed me up so badly in my set up that I cancelled them before I started service. They pulled $500 plus monthly fees out of my account. It took me 2 months to get my money back. Whichever you go with, take the time to check your statement carefully each month. Lee Tritt, AP, OMD, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM) 321-961-6432 A LITTLE " NEEDLING " NEVER HURT ANYONE Chinese Medicine Chinese MedicineOn Behalf Of Gary Baranzini Saturday, May 05, 2007 9:05 AM Chinese Medicine TCM Practice Management: Credit Card Processing Providers Hi, I'm planning on accepting Credit Cards in my new practice, and now I have to wade though the swamp known as Credit Card Processing Providers (CCPP). Can anyone provide names of reputable CCPP, that have low rates, NO HIDDEN CHARGES, and good support. Thanks, Gary Baranzini, L.Ac. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.5/791 - Release 5/6/2007 9:07 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 also in the same process right now. BofA seems pretty good and I got a good rec. for them. I got all their rates and they seemed ok but if there is some real hidden fees I'm not sure. It is frustrating trying to skunk out those fees. Costco also has a decent program that was rec. to me. At least with bofa it goes direct into your merchant acount. and be sure to ask for them to waive the $95 set-up fee since you're opening an account with them. They did it for me and so you have the leverage to ask. bofa doesn't require a contract. I can't remember if costco does. You get killed worse on the machine. my 2 cents sami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 If you always have internet access, then you can get a Paypal account. I did this while my card machine was being set-up. Basically you go to a web-site and put in the card numbers and you get credited. It was good and given the problems I've had with the CCCP then it seemed even better. I would find the name of a good agent in your area who will set up your account. We had one who was obviously working parttime, lived far away and it was a drag when she needed to come in to change the machine. doug Chinese Medicine , " Gary Baranzini " <conanjb wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm planning on accepting Credit Cards in my new practice, and now I > have to wade though the swamp known as Credit Card Processing > Providers (CCPP). Can anyone provide names of reputable CCPP, that > have low rates, NO HIDDEN CHARGES, and good support. > > Thanks, > > Gary Baranzini, L.Ac. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Actually my bank was just about the most expensive option; there usually is a minimum you have to accure in fees every month or pay the difference. The basic requirement is in the high teens (about $18); if you ring up a lot, that's not a big issue, you meet it anyway, but if you are a start up, the minimum fee is the principal expense. Angela Pf - Bob Linde,AP, Herbalist Chinese Medicine Sunday, May 06, 2007 5:23 AM Re: TCM Practice Management: Credit Card Processing Providers I found the best way was go ask your bank manager who they recommend. Banks are a very under utilized resource. Bob www.acuherbals.com Gary Baranzini <conanjb wrote: Hi, I'm planning on accepting Credit Cards in my new practice, and now I have to wade though the swamp known as Credit Card Processing Providers (CCPP). Can anyone provide names of reputable CCPP, that have low rates, NO HIDDEN CHARGES, and good support. Thanks, Gary Baranzini, L.Ac. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Agree. That's what I did. The beauty of it is there are no set up fees, no monthly fees, and you can accept every credit card, debit card, e-checks, you name it. You don't pay a penny unless you are making money. Elie Directory http://www.tcmdirectory.com Chinese Medicine , " Douglas " wrote: > > If you always have internet access, then you can get a Paypal account. I did this while my > card machine was being set-up. Basically you go to a web-site and put in the card > numbers and you get credited. It was good and given the problems I've had with the CCCP > then it seemed even better. I would find the name of a good agent in your area who will > set up your account. We had one who was obviously working parttime, lived far away and > it was a drag when she needed to come in to change the machine. > doug > > > > Chinese Medicine , " Gary Baranzini " <conanjb@> > wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > I'm planning on accepting Credit Cards in my new practice, and now I > > have to wade though the swamp known as Credit Card Processing > > Providers (CCPP). Can anyone provide names of reputable CCPP, that > > have low rates, NO HIDDEN CHARGES, and good support. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Gary Baranzini, L.Ac. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Let me correct the concepts here. The Paypal is separate from the CCCP type card payments. Paypal is an entirely web oriented service from set-up to payment. A CCCP usually requires a person (agent) to come to your office and set it up and also to sometimes come out and manage your machine. That machine is usually pretty costly. When my agent was out for a week I called the company and they bilked me an additional service charge. Also watch out for American Express piggybacking on your machine. They started charging me even when I hadn't signed up for AE and had to call them to stop it and demand a refund. Jerks. (time for Xiao Yao) doug > > Chinese Medicine , " Douglas > " <taiqi@> wrote: > > > > If you always have internet access, then you can get a Paypal > account. I did this while my > > card machine was being set-up. Basically you go to a web-site and > put in the card > > numbers and you get credited. It was good and given the problems > I've had with the CCCP > > then it seemed even better. I would find the name of a good agent in > your area who will > > set up your account. We had one who was obviously working parttime, > lived far away and > > it was a drag when she needed to come in to change the machine. > > doug > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Doug: Are you recommending Pay Pal? What are the fees for it when you have transactions? Any monthly fees? The disadvantage is if you are in an office without the internet, must write down cc # and do billing at another time from tx. Anne -------------- Original message ---------------------- " " > Let me correct the concepts here. The Paypal is separate from the CCCP > type card payments. Paypal is an entirely web oriented service from > set-up to payment. > A CCCP usually requires a person (agent) to come to your office and > set it up and also to sometimes come out and manage your machine. That > machine is usually pretty costly. > When my agent was out for a week I called the company and they bilked > me an additional service charge. Also watch out for American Express > piggybacking on your machine. They started charging me even when I > hadn't signed up for AE and had to call them to stop it and demand a > refund. Jerks. (time for Xiao Yao) > > doug > > > > > > Chinese Medicine , " Douglas > > " <taiqi@> wrote: > > > > > > If you always have internet access, then you can get a Paypal > > account. I did this while my > > > card machine was being set-up. Basically you go to a web-site and > > put in the card > > > numbers and you get credited. It was good and given the problems > > I've had with the CCCP > > > then it seemed even better. I would find the name of a good agent in > > your area who will > > > set up your account. We had one who was obviously working parttime, > > lived far away and > > > it was a drag when she needed to come in to change the machine. > > > doug > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 The fees for PayPal are quite expensive when compared to other online payment processors. There fees vary from country to country, in the UK there is no monthly fee but PayPal takes around 3-4% per transaction. Google have just launched Google Checkout, a new online payment processor that will compete directly with PayPal and offer cheaper fees. If you're gonna take c/c, which is necessary in most clinics nowadays, the best way is to do it through your bank. Kind regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) BSc (Hons) TCM MBAcC Editor Times +44 (0) 1189 612512 enquiries <http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/> www.chinesemedicinetimes.com <http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/forum/index.php> www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/forum/index.php This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the addressee. If you have received this message in error you must not disseminate, copy or take action on it; please notify sender. Although this e-mail and any attachments are believed to be virus free, e-mail communications are not 100% secure and the sender makes no warranty that this message is secure or virus free. Nothing in this transmission shall or shall be deemed to constitute an offer or acceptance of an offer or otherwise have the effect of forming a contract by electronic communication. Your name and address may be stored to facilitate communications. The sender is registered in England. Registered office: PO Box 3521, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 9DX, UK. Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of anne.crowley 07 May 2007 12:09 Chinese Medicine Re: Re: TCM Practice Management: Credit Card Processing Providers Doug: Are you recommending Pay Pal? What are the fees for it when you have transactions? Any monthly fees? The disadvantage is if you are in an office without the internet, must write down cc # and do billing at another time from tx. Anne -------------- Original message ---------------------- " " <taiqi (AT) taiqi (DOT) <taiqi%40taiqi.com> com> > Let me correct the concepts here. The Paypal is separate from the CCCP > type card payments. Paypal is an entirely web oriented service from > set-up to payment. > A CCCP usually requires a person (agent) to come to your office and > set it up and also to sometimes come out and manage your machine. That > machine is usually pretty costly. > When my agent was out for a week I called the company and they bilked > me an additional service charge. Also watch out for American Express > piggybacking on your machine. They started charging me even when I > hadn't signed up for AE and had to call them to stop it and demand a > refund. Jerks. (time for Xiao Yao) > > doug > > > > > > Traditional_ <Chinese Medicine%40> Chinese_Medicine , " Douglas > > " <taiqi@> wrote: > > > > > > If you always have internet access, then you can get a Paypal > > account. I did this while my > > > card machine was being set-up. Basically you go to a web-site and > > put in the card > > > numbers and you get credited. It was good and given the problems > > I've had with the CCCP > > > then it seemed even better. I would find the name of a good agent in > > your area who will > > > set up your account. We had one who was obviously working parttime, > > lived far away and > > > it was a drag when she needed to come in to change the machine. > > > doug > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Hi Douglas - so you mean that every visit the patient would punch in their info into the website using your computer? Thanks, Hugo Chinese Medicine Sunday, 6 May, 2007 1:54:08 PM Re: TCM Practice Management: Credit Card Processing Providers If you always have internet access, then you can get a Paypal account. I did this while my card machine was being set-up. Basically you go to a web-site and put in the card numbers and you get credited. It was good and given the problems I've had with the CCCP then it seemed even better. I would find the name of a good agent in your area who will set up your account. We had one who was obviously working parttime, lived far away and it was a drag when she needed to come in to change the machine. doug Traditional_ Chinese_Medicine , " Gary Baranzini " <conanjb > wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm planning on accepting Credit Cards in my new practice, and now I > have to wade though the swamp known as Credit Card Processing > Providers (CCPP). Can anyone provide names of reputable CCPP, that > have low rates, NO HIDDEN CHARGES, and good support. > > Thanks, > > Gary Baranzini, L.Ac. > <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} ..bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o {font-size:0;} ..MsoNormal { margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq {margin:4;} --> _________ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. http://uk.security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I do capture (dial the numbers into my phone) with RBS Lynks. They charge me $10 per month service charge and 4.5% for each charge with no minimum. I take the cards on occasion but let my patients know I prefer a check or cash. Most all comply. I am set up for MC, Visa and Amex. American Express sent me out a letter 2 weeks ago stating that I had to sign up for on line statements or they would charge me $4.95 per month to mail out a paper one. I went on line and did as they requested since I haven't even taken one of their cards. BANG! They got me for $5.95 service charge. I called to find out why and they said it was because I was inactive for 6 months. Yes, they gave me a refund but what will they think of next? Lee Tritt, AP, OMD, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM) 321-961-6432 A LITTLE " NEEDLING " NEVER HURT ANYONE Chinese Medicine Chinese MedicineOn Behalf Of Douglas Monday, May 07, 2007 1:20 AM Chinese Medicine Re: TCM Practice Management: Credit Card Processing Providers Let me correct the concepts here. The Paypal is separate from the CCCP type card payments. Paypal is an entirely web oriented service from set-up to payment. A CCCP usually requires a person (agent) to come to your office and set it up and also to sometimes come out and manage your machine. That machine is usually pretty costly. When my agent was out for a week I called the company and they bilked me an additional service charge. Also watch out for American Express piggybacking on your machine. They started charging me even when I hadn't signed up for AE and had to call them to stop it and demand a refund. Jerks. (time for Xiao Yao) doug > > Chinese Medicine , " Douglas > " <taiqi@> wrote: > > > > If you always have internet access, then you can get a Paypal > account. I did this while my > > card machine was being set-up. Basically you go to a web-site and > put in the card > > numbers and you get credited. It was good and given the problems > I've had with the CCCP > > then it seemed even better. I would find the name of a good agent in > your area who will > > set up your account. We had one who was obviously working parttime, > lived far away and > > it was a drag when she needed to come in to change the machine. > > doug > > > > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.5/793 - Release 5/7/2007 2:55 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 It's pretty simple. Like buying something on line. At the end of the treatment you punch in their CC numbers at a web-site and you get credited to your account. (these are paypal accounts, which are most convenient if you buy stuff on line alot). You can either print them a receipt and/or have an email receipt sent to them. It's not perfect but its a quick and low-cost way to get payments through credit cards. doug Chinese Medicine , Hugo Ramiro <subincor wrote: > > Hi Douglas - so you mean that every visit the patient would punch in their info into the website using your computer? > > Thanks, > Hugo > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 does anyone use card readers for internet processing? apparently they will attach to a laptop and you just swipe. i'm wondering which of the various readers available are the most realiable, and from where to get them? On 5/7/07, wrote: > > It's pretty simple. Like buying something on line. At the end of the > treatment you punch in > their CC numbers at a web-site and you get credited to your account. > (these are paypal > accounts, which are most convenient if you buy stuff on line alot). You > can either print them a > receipt and/or have an email receipt sent to them. > > It's not perfect but its a quick and low-cost way to get payments through > credit cards. > doug > > --- In Chinese Medicine <Chinese Medicine%40yaho\ ogroups.com>, > Hugo Ramiro <subincor wrote: > > > > Hi Douglas - so you mean that every visit the patient would punch in > their info into the > website using your computer? > > > > Thanks, > > Hugo > > > > > -- Kath Bartlett, LAc, MS, BA UCLA Oriental Medicine Experienced, Dedicated, Effective Asheville Center For 70 Woodfin Place, Suite West Wing Two Asheville, NC 28801 828.258.2777 kbartlett www.AcupunctureAsheville.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Thanks, Douglas, Hugo Chinese Medicine Monday, 7 May, 2007 6:20:47 PM Re: TCM Practice Management: Credit Card Processing Providers It's pretty simple. Like buying something on line. At the end of the treatment you punch in their CC numbers at a web-site and you get credited to your account. (these are paypal accounts, which are most convenient if you buy stuff on line alot). You can either print them a receipt and/or have an email receipt sent to them. It's not perfect but its a quick and low-cost way to get payments through credit cards. doug Traditional_ Chinese_Medicine , Hugo Ramiro <subincor@.. ..> wrote: > > Hi Douglas - so you mean that every visit the patient would punch in their info into the website using your computer? > > Thanks, > Hugo > <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} ..bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o {font-size:0;} ..MsoNormal { margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq {margin:4;} --> _________ Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. Try it now. http://uk.answers./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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