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Credit card processing software

PCCharge Payment Server™ (formerly active-Charge™) is an open architecture software designed specifically to integrate credit card payment processing into existing point-of-sale, order entry or accounting systems. Our payment processing engine is an excellent solution for a broad spectrum of customers, from a small retailer environment to an Internet/Commerce Service Provider. Upgrade your payment application with the transaction engine that is used by the premier players in the industry.

PCCharge Payment Server Features

  • Certified with major credit/debit/gift card and check processors Multiple payment types accepted: All major Credit Cards, Debit Cards, EBT, Purchasing Cards (Level II), Gift/Loyalty Cards, and Check Verification, Guarantee & Conversion Certified for multiple connectivity methods, including Dial-up Modem (Direct Connection), TCP/IP (Leased Line), TCP/IP (Internet), TCP/IP (ISDN) Supports single or multi-users. There's no limit of merchant numbers in PCCharge Payment Server. Designed for stand-alone, client-server, or integrated solutions. Use out of the box or as part of an integrated POS solution. Robust and customizable reporting features Real time or batch transaction processing MOTO Master Book and Ship Module allows pre-auth information to be stored until merchandise is shipped, eliminating the re-keying of information and providing a management tool for mail-order/telephone-order (MOTO) merchants
  • Wireless capability permits mobile merchants to process transactions over the Internet via TCP/IP using a cell phone

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*Note: The basic PCCharge Payment Server package includes the ability to add one merchant number. There may be a fee to add additional merchant numbers.

Security with Fraud Protection Plus

  • Security with Fraud Protection Plus PCCharge has undergone an evaluation by a Visa CISP qualified assessor. MSV™ (Magnetic Strip Verification), CVV2, and AVS (Address Verification Services), data file encryption, and secure receipts reduce fraud, chargebacks, and may qualify merchants for lower interchange rates
  • User level password protection provides controlled permissions

System Requirements

  • PC with Microsoft® Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server 64 MB minimum of RAM, 256 MB preferred 30 MB free space on hard drive, 100 MB recommended Hayes compatible modem (capable of 1200 BPS or less) with an analog phone line OR an Internet connection CD-ROM drive Merchant Account 400 mhz or higher processor Microsoft® Internet Explorer v.6 or higher installed
  • Latest Microsoft service pack updates installed

Optional Hardware

  • Track I & II card reader Check Reader Debit Card PIN pad
  • Windows compatible receipt printer

SSL Requirements

Depending on your payment processing company, connection type, and operating system, you may need to install some upgrades/enhancements to your operating system. Some processing companies are beginning to process transactions via SSL2 (a highly secure Internet protocol).

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