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Equipment Rental Credit Card Processing Rules Change

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Bobcat, Caterpillar, and other companies that offer rental equipment, all are impacted by new credit card processing rules for rentals. equipment rentals credit card processing

While businesses expect their software, including ERP, Point of Sale, and ecommerce shopping carts to help them manage compliance with credit card acceptance rules, the reality is that many don’t. Compliance increases profits; non-compliance increases new chargeback risks, interchange fees, penalty fees and authorization declines.

Traditional desktop terminals don’t support the new transaction data requirements. If merchant is not using EMV chip device, now is the time to upgrade to a cloud-based solution and fix two problems at once. Rental merchants cannot meet both card acceptance and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards compliance requirements using traditional paper credit card authorization forms. Cloud technology and a compliant payment gateway are needed. For example, pair the Verifone MX 915 with the CenPOS validated Point to Point Encryption (P2PE) solution and use either a standalone or integrated to ERP such as Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Key elements for compliance:

  • Initial authorization transaction must send new transaction indicator that it’s an estimate; the final amount could change for example because the renter kept it longer or damaged the equipment. This is technically managed by the payment gateway.
  • If applicable, send incremental authorizations with related indicator.
  • If storing the card, the Visa Stored Credential mandate outlines the specific requirements for agreement with customer, cardholder authentication, and procedures to use a stored card on file. For example, perform cardholder authentication with either security code or 3-D Secure. 3-D Secure can only be invoked if the customer self-pays; it shifts friendly fraud liability to the issuer and merchants can also qualify some cards for even lower interchange rates.
  • Update language in agreements for opt-in to terms and conditions as required by Visa.

Card issuers and acquirers were mandated to be compliant in 2017, and merchants by October 2017, however, there’s no mandate for payment gateways. Even if an existing payment gateway supports the new requirements, merchants must make changes. Visa is the most complex, however other brands have similar rules.

From tokenization to Express Checkout, CenPOS creates a seamless commerce experience throughout the enterprise. Innovations, including Express Checkout via text or email, help businesses maximize profit in all departments. CenPOS takes the heavy lifting out of payment acceptance offering a range of solutions that simplify every aspect of implementing, operating and maintaining a payment system enabling merchants to focus on their business. CenPOS Express Checkout via text or email includes 3-D Secure capability as part of a layered security approach.

CenPOS is an integrated commerce technology platform driving innovative, omnichannel solutions tailored to meet a merchant’s market needs. Providing a single point of integration, the CenPOS platform combines payment, commerce and value-added functionality enabling merchants to transform their commerce experience, eliminate the need to manage complex integrations, reduce the burden of accepting payments and create deeper customer relationships. Powered by its enterprise-class, end-to-end transaction engine, CenPOS’ secure, cloud-based solutions seamlessly integrate with a merchants existing infrastructure minimizing disruption and saving time and money. Committed to a merchant-centric approach CenPOS provides a one-to-one level of service and support, enabling merchants to focus on their core business.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, CenPOS is reshaping the future of commerce through technology innovation and the secure, flexible and simple solutions this enables. Christine Speedy, CenPOS Global Sales, 954-942-0483.

Reference:

https://usa.visa.com/dam/VCOM/global/support-legal/documents/stored-credential-transaction-framework-vbs-10-may-17.pdf

See also core rules, especially section 5 https://usa.visa.com/dam/VCOM/download/about-visa/visa-rules-public.pdf

Are You Compliant? B2B Credit Card Processing Fact Check

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Merchant compliance with various credit card processing rules maximizes profits while mitigating risk. This is especially true for business to business companies. But that task is getting harder and harder with the onslaught of new rules, and virtually impossible if not using a sophisticated cloud solution to help manage compliance.

b2b visa stored credentialIf your B2B company stores credit cards, there’s a pretty good chance you’re not compliant. For example, Visa’s 2017 Stored Credential Transaction framework (PDF download from Visa) outlines merchant responsibilities to obtain customer consent as well as storing credit cards, using stored credentials (token), and managing stored tokens. Failure to comply with Authorization rules, for example preauthorization and final settlement do not match, has far-reaching consequences including higher interchange rates (the bulk of credit card processing fees), penalty fees and new chargeback risks. With so many new rules across multiple card brands that vary based on business and transaction type how can a business quickly ascertain if they’re compliant?

Quick tips to validate compliance:

  1. Is cardholder authentication performed when a new card is stored? When the cardholder data is entered and submitted, the issuer responds with an approval or declined message. A small charge is not an acceptable practice to submit transaction for approval; instead a zero dollar authorization request for authentication is submitted. If authentication is via 3-D Secure -Verified by Visa, MasterCard Secure Code, whereby the customer self-authenticates vs merchant initiating, reduced rates may apply. Under the new rules, two transactions occur at the time a card is stored. Compliant answer is yes.
  2. Is a transaction receipt delivered to customer when you store a credit card? This will be either for an amount or a zero dollar authorization. When stored credit card credential (token) is created, a transaction receipt is generated with the approval or decline and other mandatory fields. Compliant answer is yes.
  3. Does the receipt include “RECURRING” or “REPEAT SALE” for token transactions? Compliant answer is yes.
  4. Review merchant statements, usually the last 1-2 pages with the heading “pending interchange” or “fees” section. Do you see EIRF, STANDARD (STD), or DATA RATE I? Compliant answer is no.
  5. Can you produce documentation of customer consent to store their card (including with 3rd party service) and how it will be used?

If you’re not in compliance, your payment gateway is the most likely culprit, followed by ERP or other software integration limitation. I can fix that.

Reference: Links for all Card brands.

Need help getting compliant?

Call Christine Speedy, , for simple solutions to complex payment transaction problems, 954-942-0483, 9-5 ET. CenPOS authorized reseller based out of South Florida and NY. CenPOS is an integrated commerce technology platform driving innovative, omnichannel solutions tailored to meet a merchant’s market needs. Providing a single point of integration, the CenPOS platform combines payment, commerce and value-added functionality enabling merchants to transform their commerce experience, eliminate the need to manage complex integrations, reduce the burden of accepting payments and create deeper customer relationships.

3dcart and CenPOS Payment Gateway Partner To Grow B2B Vertical

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Miami, FL April 23, 2018. The business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce sales channel presents new opportunities and challenges, particularly with increasingly complex credit card processing requirements. 3dcart, a leading e-commerce platform, has partnered with CenPOS, an integrated technology commerce platform. The CenPOS ‘Super Payment Gateway’ maximizes profits while mitigating the higher dollar value transaction risk in the B2B vertical.

Payment gateways directly impact the cost of credit card acceptance, including interchange fees, the bulk of merchant fees. The CenPOS 3dcart integration offers all the required elements to qualify B2B transactions for the lowest rates possible, including:

  •  Level 3 data for purchasing, corporate and business cards
  • Resolve authorization and settlement amount mismatch
  • Visa unscheduled, recurring, and installment stored credential mandate compliance
  • 3-D Secure – Verified by Visa, MasterCard SecureCode, American Express Safekey and Discover ProtectBuy

“Our first mutual customer reduced fees over 30% just by changing their payment gateway,” commented Christine Speedy, CenPOS sales expert for 3dcart users. “Both our customers can expand into new markets while maximizing profits, security and compliance.”

“With the CenPOS integration, we expand the payment solutions offered by 3dcart to provide existing and prospective customers globally an additional alternative to how they process credit cards today, with any acquirer they choose,” stated Gonzalo Gil, 3dcart CEO.

The 3dcart CenPOS integration currently supports credit card, EFT/echeck with and without guarantee, Paypal and alternative payment methods. CenPOS POS and mobile and are available standalone now and will be integrated in the future to provide 3-D Cart customers a validated point to point encryption (P2PE) option. A validated P2PE solution significantly reduces merchant scope for PCI Compliance. CenPOS also includes to all 3dcart customers their electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) solution, supporting wire payments, text messaging, and other key B2B items of interest.

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CenPOS (https://www.CenPOS.com is a merchant-centric, end-to-end payments engine that drives enterprise-classsolutions for businesses, saving them time and money, while enabling merchants to create deeper lasting relationships with their customers. CenPOS’ secure, cloud-based solution optimizes acceptance for all payment types across multiple channels without disrupting the merchant’s banking relationships.  PCI Level 1 Service provider, QIR Certified, P2PE Validated, HIPAA compliant. https://www.cenpos.com/ CenPOS 877-630-7960, Christine Speedy direct 954-942-0483.

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3dcart (https://www.3dcart.com) is the most SEO-friendly eCommerce platform for retailers and internet marketers to grow their online stores’ traffic and sales. 3dcart includes 24×7 Technical Support, 100+ Mobile-Ready Themes, order management software, built-in blog, email marketing tools and more. Since 1997, the company has been a leader in the eCommerce market, building online stores for businesses of all sizes. Today, 3dcart is Visa PCI Certified and a Google Partner. Sales 800-828-6650

ICverify replacement

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The best ICVerify replacement for business to business, including manufacturers and distributors, is CenPOS. If yours just stopped working, you need to replace it now to comply with mandatory Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI compliance). This article outlines the steps to get started with a new web-based solution.

Don’t be afraid of changing credit card technology. It’s going to be easy. Both you and your customers will benefit.

 

  • Merchant fees will be lower. ICVerify is incapable of sending the data needed to qualify for the best rates.
  • If fraud is a concern, you’ll have greater protection with newer cardholder authentication tools.
  • Process transactions from all platforms, including laptops, PCs, smartphones and tablets with an internet connection.
  • Communicate the way your customers want – text or email. Text messages are sent from a regular landline, never individual mobile devices.

To get started:

  1. Contact for consultation on the best way capture the cardholder data from your customers. Because we deal with this over and over again, in less than 5 minutes we can assess the situation and make the best recommendation.
  2. Keep your merchant account or change? If you’re using ICVerify, you’ve probably had your merchant account for a long time. The credit card processing world has gotten more competitive over the years so expect lower merchant discount rates. If you’d like a review to see if alternative might be better and or cheaper, provide three consecutive merchant statements. Three are needed for underwriting, so it saves time later if you decide to change.

Once the initial decision above has been made, you’ll be provided the appropriate month to month payment gateway agreement. Depending on the recommended solution, you’ll be ready to go within 1 to 5 business days. Whatever you need, we can probably do it in the time required.

Do not wait. Acquirers are actively identifying the systems merchants are using to submit transactions, and when they find out you’re still using ICVerify, it will be shut down immediately and you will not be able to process transactions. It’s not PCI Compliant and they will not risk their compliance for you.

Ready to get started with CenPOS? Call Christine Speedy right now at 954-942-0483, 9-5 ET for a consultation. Sometimes available other hours and Saturdays so if you’re west coast, no worries, call any time!

CenPOS is a merchant-centric, end-to-end payments engine that drives enterprise-class solutions for businesses, saving them time and money, while improving their customer engagement. CenPOS secure, cloud-based solution optimizes acceptance for all payment types across multiple channels without disrupting the merchant’s banking relationships.