Alternative Payments and BarPay provide online cash payment method

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Alternative Payments and BarPay provide online cash payment method

Alternative Payments has added the German BarPay method to its extensive lineup of alternative payment solutions for web-based merchants. BarPay fills a need in the market and gives German consumers the ability to pay with cash for online purchases.

BarPay users do not need a credit card or sign up for any type of account. Consumers simply select BarPay at checkout as the payment method and a unique barcode is provided. The consumer can then make a cash payment at a network of more than 18,000 gas stations, super markets, convenience stores or special kiosks throughout Germany.

Alternative Payments is making BarPay available to their merchants not only because Germany is the 2nd largest e-commerce market in Europe, but also because there is no risk of chargebacks for the merchant and the payment is guaranteed. 

Contact us at Sales@alternativepayments.com to add BarPay today.    Or visit us a www.AlternativePayments.com or call us at 626.773.7194

Alternative Payments^® – the Leader in Alternative Payment Solutions

Alternative Payments introduces “QIWI” eWallet Payment Option!

October 29, 2012

Alternative Payments introduces “QIWI” eWallet Payment Option!

QIWI is Russia’s most popular and convenient online payment method. To make a payment, all a consumer has to do is select QIWI as the payment option on the merchant's website. The transaction will immediately be carried out, transferring money from the customer’s QIWI Wallet to the store.

The QIWI Wallet electronic payment system was launched at the end of 2007. The system allows customers to quickly and conveniently make payments online for utilities, mobile phone bills, shopping purchases, internet services and much more.

Simplicity and favorable payment conditions have made the QIWI Wallet one of the most popular Russian online payment system. With more than 143 million Russian consumers, QIWI is guaranteed to convert more sales!

Alternative Payment’s merchants will not only benefit from this payment method but also have the ability to target new markets through Alternative Payment’s unique 1-Button feature, which currently provides a large selection of alternative payment solutions. Merchants do not have to register individually for each payment service option, as they are all conveniently provided through one solution.

Alternative Payments provides this alternative payment method as part of their service offering to merchants worldwide, which automatically includes customer support, currency conversion and comprehensive reporting.

For more information on "Qiwi" eWallet payment solution please contact sales@alternativepayments.com or call us at 626.773.7194.

Alternative Payments :October 2012 INFORMER Newsletter

Alternative Payments attending GDC Online! http://www.gdconline.com/

October 9-11 The Game Developers Conference® GDC Online is the premier professionals-only event for online, social and cloud gaming. GDC Online is the essential platform where we will meet with programmers, designers, producers, writers and others involved in the development of interactive games, to exchange ideas and ultimately provide these expanding markets with Alternative Payment solutions through Alternative Payments.

AP Grand Prix WINNERS!

More than 150 people attended the event to cheer on their favorite drivers as they careened around a challenging one-kilometer-long track that spanned an average of six meters in width, reaching nine meters in the curves.

First Place: Dominik Juda from Czech Cash with a lap time of 1:26:11 — the best lap time of the day. Second Place: Raphael Berkien from Alternative Payments http://www.AlternativePayments.com with a lap time of 1:26:42. Third Place: Adrien Fonzé from ExoClick with a lap time of 1:28:98.

New Features:

DIGITAL SIGNATURE UPDATED - Our Sepa Join forms are now required to have a consumer signature as the Sepa "bylaws" states. Alternative Payments has updated this technology to provide a better and more efficient processing experience.

For merchants who currently use our "Join Pages" this implementation is automatically done for you. You don't have to do anything. For those who do use our (API) interface. Please contact our technical support[mailto:tech@alternativepayments.com] so that they may guide you through the simple steps on how to implement signature capture on your system.

Now fully compatible with all devices i.e., (nexus 7, android, iPhone, and iPad). 

Tech News: 

DATA CENTER UPGRADE IN PROCESS Did you know that Alternative Payments operates their own Data Center? Most other companies use isp's or colocations.

Our data center and IT department are located in the famous One Wilshire building in Los Angeles. We operate our own routers, IDS, firewalls, servers and manage our own power. This gives us the security and control to move fast on requests and expansions. That said, it is time for upgrading. We are re-racking (hi-end cooling systems and implementing earthquake safety standards), complete new power management through Intelligent Power Distribution Units (iPDU) brings state of the art management, reduction of power (go green!) and control. In addition, we have included rack mounted power distribution units (PDU) to prevent power issues before they arise. 75% of our servers will be replaced with the latest generation high efficiency machines, that uses 44% less power!

 Power in Data Center: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/DS_00192/DS_00192.pdf

This upgrade is currently being implemented during low traffic times. You may experience short interruptions that will be announced through e-mail and client tools in the upcoming weeks. 

Upcoming Events:

Meet with us at GDC Online! October 9-11, 2012 7th
Annual Miami Conference, IMTC MIAMI 2012 Conference & Trade Fair will take place on October 23 - 26, 2012 in the Bonaventure Hotel & Conference Center in Weston, FL.

Contact us.

If you are interested in meeting with us at any of these upcoming shows please contact sales@alternativepayments.com or visit us at http://www.alternativepayments.com

Alternative Payments 530 S. Lake Ave #294 Pasadena, California 91101

Alternative Payments® Announces Alternative Payments Grand Prix!

September, 10 2012 - Pasadena, California

Alternative Payments® Announces Alternative Payments Grand Prix!

Alternative Payments (www.alternativepayments.com); a California based corporation that specifically address the needs of consumers to be able to pay online for goods and services with methods other than their credit card. With the advancement of the World Wide Web, offering the right billing solution becomes more important as payments are crucial to the overall growth of the eCommerce market.

Take advantage of this proven and widely accepted payment solutions that are guaranteed to increase your international sales. 

Race with us at the AP Grand Prix held on September 21-23, 2012 in beautiful Prague. This is one of the most exciting events in the online payment industry. This time around our “Flying Dutchman” Raphael, who is one of our dedicated representatives for Alternative Payments® will try to step to the top of the podium once again. 

Are you interested in participating in the driver’s seat? 

Contact us at sales@alternativepayments.com

Space is limited to get in touch with one of our sales representatives soon!

Sign up now at www.alternativepayments.com.

US Check Processing ACH LIVE! on Alternative Payments®

September 1, 2012 - Pasadena, California

US Check Processing ACH LIVE! on Alternative Payments®

As an added Bonus! ACH (Automated Clearing House) is back on track. Processing your online payments for goods or services couldn’t get any easier!! Take advantage of this proven and widely accepted payment method that is guaranteed to increase your sales. 

Automated Clearing House (ACH) is an electronic network for financial transactions in the United States. ACH processes large volumes of credit and debit transactions in batches. ACH credit transfers include direct deposit payroll and vendor payments. ACH direct debit transfers include consumer payments on insurance premiums, mortgage loans, and other kinds of bills. Debit transfers also include new applications such as the point-of-purchase (POP) check conversion pilot program sponsored by NACHA – The Electronic Payments Association. Both the government and the commercial sectors use ACH payments. Businesses increasingly use ACH online to have customers pay, rather than via credit or debit cards.

Alternative Payments (www.alternativepayments.com); a California based corporation that specifically address the needs of consumers to be able to pay online for goods and services with methods other than their credit card. With the advancement of the World Wide Web, offering the right billing solution becomes more important as payments are crucial to the overall growth of the eCommerce market.

For further details on how ACH works or to enroll in the program, please contact sales@alternativepayments.com

www.alternativepayments.com

Alternative Payments® adds Australian and New Zealand Alternative Payment Option

Alternative Payments® adds Australian and New Zealand Alternative Payment Option

To fill the market need for a consumer-friendly, real time, online debit payment method
for Australia and New Zealand... Alternative Payments® has added a new option to its extensive line of alternative payment solutions.

Consumers can now use their bank funds to pay for online purchases rather than
relying on a credit card. Chargeback risks are also eliminated, because unlike a credit
card, the consumer makes the payment that can not be reversed by the bank.
This option offers merchants a quick and simple way to increase online sales and attract
more confident buyers.

Merchants will instantly receive a receipt of the transaction, so they can feel confident
delivering goods and services immediately. 45% of Australian adults don’t own a credit
card, so this payment option increases sales by giving merchants the capability to
accept payments online from these potential customers who don’t have a credit card.
There’s no registration hurdle and customers can use it for free.

Alternative Payments® merchants will not only benefit from this payment method but also have the ability to target new markets through Alternative Payment’s® unique 1-Button feature, which currently provides access to 25 alternative payment solutions. Merchants do not have to register individually for each payment service option, as they are all conveniently provided through one solution.

Alternative Payments® provides this alternative payment method as part of their service offering to merchants worldwide, which automatically includes customer support, currency conversion and comprehensive reporting.

530 South Lake Ave, Suite 294 Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel +1 626.773.7194 www.alternativepayments.com

Alternative Payments® Merchants Rake In More Dollars

June 2012,  

Alternative Payments^® Merchants Rake In More Dollars 

Alternative Payments®, the award winning leading provider of alternative payment solutions, has made US-based merchants that use their European payment solutions more US dollars.  

Despite the challenging economic times, the continued exchange rate of the Euro versus the US dollar has given merchants that use Alternative Payment’s® EuroDebit and DirectPay solutions a fair advantage, as they bill their European clients in Euros and as such these merchants receive more dollars for each euro than ever before.

For those merchants that enjoy a currency advantage, Alternative Payments® will furthermore provide their non-European merchants the option to receive their funds in Euros.  

Merchants that not use European billing solutions should give these options some serious consideration, as there is no indication that the advantage that Alternative Payments® merchants experience will let up anytime soon. 

For further information, please contact: Sales@alternativepayments.com

About Alternative Payments®

Headquartered in the USA, Alternative Payments® (www.alternativepayments.com) is a well-established alternative payment solutions provider that offers merchants a complete set of payment options tailored to local markets around the world. The company’s focus remains alternative global Internet payments and providing merchants with easy-to-integrate and hassle-free solutions.

Alternative Payments® has a complete line of payment services that addresses the needs of merchants to accept consumer payments from all continents. Local customer support is provided in each country in their native language as part of the service offering, as well as settlement in local currencies.

Merchants wanting to increase sales and reduce costs, while enabling consumers to pay with their trusted brands around the globe, can greatly expand their payment processing options with Alternative Payments®. With our unique 1-button approach, merchants will be able to tab into millions of new and able consumers worldwide generating additional sales and revenues.