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Internet/Phone Payments

Over half of all recurring and one-time bill payments are now made electronically. Offering students, customers and constituents online and phone payment options is a proven method for reducing payment processing costs and collection delays while improving customer satisfaction and speed of settlement. First Data offers integrated payment solutions for online and phone payments on a single platform. Government agencies use our solutions for online license application/renewal, monthly utility bill payments, parking ticket payments and more—saving significant expense as they migrate payments from costlier methods.

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Check Acceptance

TeleCheck provides online and telephone check acceptance solutions for government.

The TeleCheck® Checks by Phone solution allows public institutions to process checks electronically over the ACH network using our proprietary risk management tools to minimize returns.

First Data Advantages

Accept more check payments with less risk and a higher level of protection for fraudulent and returned checks. Checks can be converted to electronic transactions online or over the phone.

Key components

  • Electronic and paper check acceptance and warranty
  • TeleCheck® Checks by Phone
  • TeleCheck® Internet check acceptance
  • Comprehensive, industry-leading set of risk management tools
  • Extensive check writer negative and activity databases
  • TeleCheck® Lockbox payment processing
  • Check cashing solutions
  • Collections with TRS Collections Service

Credit/Debit/Alternative Payment Acceptance

Online and telephone acceptance of credit and debit cards from the global leader in electronic payment processing.

The First Data payment gateway solutions facilitate secure online and phone-based payments via credit or debit card and a number of alternative payment methods. 

First Data Advantages

PayPoint® Gateway incorporates some of the most advanced fraud protection tools available and offers multiple benefits to state or local government entities, including the ability to manage convenience fees, more efficient payment management and improved customer service, all while meeting unique governmental reporting and reconciliation requirements.

Key components

  • Credit card and debit card acceptance
  • Alternative payments (PayPal, GoogleCheckout, Amazon Payments)
  • Robust search engine, database hosting and agency administrative tools
  • Registration and user authentication
  • Advanced fraud detection tools
  • Secure storage of sensitive financial information
  • Convenience fee processing
  • Scheduled and recurring payment capabilities
  • Flexible reporting to aid reconciliation
  • Easy integration into your existing Web/IVR applications
Products and services are subject to change without notice and may not be available in all regions. Restrictions may apply to certain services.