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Multiple options for processing payment cards |
Whether for the convenience or the rewards, families increasingly use payment cards to responsibly manage a wide range of
obligations. Vanco's e.service® Merchant Services offers churches, schools
and nonprofits a versatile set of options for accepting credit and debit cards under a variety of circumstances.
Setting up automatic donations
Vanco's most popular option is a Card Not Present solution used primarily for scheduled (recurring) donations or payments. This
web-based solution works with any Internet-connected computer. A staff member, working from an authorization form, enters payment
information only once to set up a series of recurring transactions. No special software or card reading equipment is required.
Swiping credit and debit cards
Vanco offers an optional card reader that is ideal for ticket sales, auctions, festivals and anywhere one-time payments or donations are accepted. It is small in size and very easy to use—simply plug it into the USB port on any Internet-connected computer and you're ready to process one-time credit and debit card transactions. The card reader features innovative technology that enables end-to-end encryption for maximum security of cardholder data.
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Express Checkout for Auctions
Expedite the checkout process at your next auction with the express checkout feature available with a card reader from Vanco. Before the event begins, auction-goers can pre-register their payment information for any potential purchases by swiping a credit or debit card. Winning bids are then processed with ease and bidders can leave without waiting in long checkout lines at the end of the event.
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Keying in real-time transactions
Virtual Terminal is an option that allows staff to process real-time credit and debit card transactions by keying in payment
information from any Internet-connected computer.
Accepting online donations and payments
With e.service® by Web,
an organization's website can be equiped to accept both one-time and recurring payment card transactions. |
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e.service® Merchant Services
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Accepting credit cards is easy |
- No long-term contract
- No software required
- No cancellation fee
- No confusing fees or surcharges
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PCI Compliance |
Vanco Services, LLC is a PCI (Payment Card Industry) Level 1
Compliant Service Provider. This means you don't have to take on the risk, work and worry of
electronically storing sensitive data.
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Benefits of accepting credit and debit cards |
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| Vanco's credit and debit card solution offers significant benefits to both your organization and your donors. |
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Delivers dependable donations |
| By using credit and debit cards to automate religious offerings, tuition and fund raising, seasonal slumps are avoided, donations are received exactly as scheduled and overall cash flow becomes more predictable. |
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Reduces administrative work |
| Consider the total time spent handling and processing checks from weekly, bi-weekly and monthly donors. It can add up to dozens or even hundreds of hours a year. Now imagine automating that process with a debit card, credit card or perhaps our Direct Debit solution. Transitioning even a handful of these donors to an automated solution will make a big impact on the hours dedicated to administrative activities. |
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Allows you to accept debit cards only |
| Some organizations prefer to limit card transactions to debit cards only. Not a problem. Vanco clients can request a debit card filter option that allows debit cards but screens out credit card use. |
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Enhances donor loyalty |
| Families appreciate the ability to use credit and debit cards when making donations, especially if they earn rewards and benefits from their credit card company. |
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Assures secure data storage |
| Vanco Services is a PCI (Payment Card Industry) Level 1 Compliant Service Provider which means your transactions are handled in accordance with the most rigorous security standards. |
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Increases one-time gifts |
| Vanco clients tell us that donors are more generous at auctions and make larger one-time annual gifts when they have a credit or debit card option available to them. |
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Did you know? |
Nearly one in every three consumer purchases in the United
States is made with a payment card.
Source: Visa USA internal statistics, 4th quarter 2006
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Seamless website integration |
Vanco's credit and debit card solution seamlessly integrates with
our website payment solution.
- No web design work on your part
- No ongoing maintenance required
- Quick setup (hours, not weeks)
- Free demo available upon request
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How Vanco's solution works for recurring donations |
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Authorize |
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Donors authorize your organization to process donations from a credit or debit card. This is typically done in writing using an authorization form. Another option is to utilize Vanco's Website Payment solution that allows donors to authorize a donation without using a paper form. |
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Enter the transaction |
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After receiving a signed authorization form from your donor, the payment information needs to be entered into our system for processing. The easiest and most common way to enter payment information is through Vanco's online Service Center, a secure website designed for our clients to manage their electronic transactions. Once a payment is entered, the rest is automated. A friendly Vanco implementation specialist will help you get going and provide ongoing assistance. |
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Process & settle |
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On the scheduled payment date, Vanco processes all authorized card transactions and directs the funds into your designated account. |
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Confirm |
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Vanco generates a deposit report confirming the total amount deposited into your account. Your donors in turn see the transactions on account statements from their credit card company or financial institution. |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Credit Cards |
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Do we need a card reader machine in order to accept credit cards? |
| No. Vanco offers credit and debit card options to suit almost any need, including card swipe. |
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Will I receive training? |
| Yes. Upon signing up for any of our payment solutions, one of our implementation specialists will provide over-the phone training to get you up and running quickly. Live, ongoing support from our customer service department is always just a phone call or email away. |
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If we use more than one Vanco solution, will we still log onto Vanco's Online Service Center the same way? |
| Yes. You will be able to manage all your Vanco payment solutions from the same online Service Center. |
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What do your reports look like? |
| Reports are simple, straightforward and easy to use. And if you ever find yourself questioning a report, you can easily speak live to a helpful customer service representative without wading through a long series of recorded telephone prompts and commands. |
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Can we accept credit and debit cards via our website? |
| Absolutely! You can add that capability with our Online Donation solution. A payment page designed in the style of your website is a valuable tool for specific funds and temporary fund drives. You will find it easy to add or remove funds as needed. |
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Does the service require a long-term contract? |
| No long-term contract is required. Our philosophy is to retain our clients with superior products and service. |
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