Payment processing is the service which automates payment transactions between the buyer and the seller. Generally speaking, it is a system of computer processes which process, verify, and either accept or decline transactions on behalf of the seller via secure internet connections.
 
 
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Financial product manufacturer offering electronic payment products, remote deposit, check scanners and file translation to commercial and financial customers. Includes a product index, corporate information and related news.
http://www.bankserv.com
Makes it easy for online businesses and consumers to make payments. The company offers 24/7 customer support so that you can always get payment problems addresses. Transactions are processed within 48 hours on CCBill.
http://www.ccbill.com
Clearing House Interbank Payments System
The Clearing House Interbank Payments System (CHIPS) is a financial services company that helps financial institutions manage transfers. CHIPS also offers services to corporations that need a secure way to wire money to other entities. CHIPS is connected to several financial networks so that almost any bank can use CHIPS services.
http://www.chips.org
Specializes in alternative payment solutions for companies to enable consumer electronic payments through the Web or telephone. Site contains company overview, services information and the latest company and industry news.
http://www.billmatrix.com
Financial electronics commerce services for a centralized way of paying bills. The website offers access to a free demo to see My Check Free in action before signing up.
http://www.mycheckfree.com
NACHA (the Electronic Payments Association) is a not-for-profit organization that provides services to companies that provide electronic pay services. You can also apply for a membership in NACHA through this website.
http://www.nacha.org
Complete bill management service offering online bill delivery, payment and management in a secure and private manner.
http://www.paytrust.com/
Money-transfer company offering consumer-to-consumer money transfer service allowing people to send and receive money where ever they may be.
http://www.westernunion.com
Makes it easy to transfer funds electronically. You can also pay bills for a variety of companies including insurance firms, utilities, banking services and retail companies. To pay your bills here, you just need your account numbers ready at hand.
http://www.speedpay.com
Global payment processing provider offering online payments solutions to start-ups and medium sized business. Services includes Internet merchant account, repeat billing, Internet terminal, fraud prevention, multiple currencies and languages and 24/7 customer service support.
http://www.worldpay.com