[BNM] Worldpay?

[Damien Tanner]

So what's peoples' experiences with Protx? Looks like a reasonable  
service.

Damien Tanner

On 1 Mar 2006, at 13:29, Nick Wilsdon wrote:

> Hi Jaime
>
> Well I would get them to consider the following points:
>
> 1) What is their waiting time for funds to be delivered into their  
> account -
> Protx and SecPay are next working day, WorldPay can be longer (up  
> to 4 weeks
> but depends on your company status and history with them). Maybe  
> moving to
> one of the other providers would be advantageous for cash flow?
>
> 2) API/Form connections - Protx and SecPay have great direct API  
> connections
> available. Most WorldPay connections are form based. Do they want  
> to reduce
> the no. of steps in the buying process and implement a direct API
> connection?
>
> 3) Percentages - how much are they currently paying to WorldPay?  
> What can
> they get offered from the other providers? You often have to do some
> investigation for them based on the bank account they hold - some  
> favour
> different providers. If they have proven (good) sales and low  
> charge backs,
> ring up the gateway providers and talk to them - they want your  
> business!
>
> If they are using WorldPay to settle the payment for them, would it be
> cheaper to get a merchant account with their bank and do it that  
> way? If you
> can save them 1 or 3% per transaction that really adds up over time  
> and can
> justify the move.
>
> International transactions are tricky - we find that here selling  
> to Russia,
> China and the US! Anti-fraud protection in Protx is pretty useless  
> for these
> clients and we're now looking at more international providers  
> outside the
> usual UK selection. Only problem with that is you have real trouble  
> with
> UK-specific cards such as Switch - but their move to Maestro should  
> help
> with this (I hope - I'll let you know!)
>
> HTH,
>
> Nick
>
> Managing Director
> e3internet
> http://www.e3internet.com
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jamie Freeman [mailto:bnm at message.uk.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 1:48 PM
> To: Brighton New Media
> Subject: [BNM] Worldpay?
>
> Hi All
>
> I have a client who's been using Worldpay for over a year, very
> successfully. However, they're wondering generally whether they are
> the 'best' merchant to use. I think this is prompted by a move into
> more international sales (currently at about 15%).
>
> My only other experience is with SecPay and of course PayPal, so any
> comments or tips welcomed, thanks.
>
> Jamie
>
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