| Pricing Information |
Industry
Standard |
FDIS
RATES |
| TeleCheck® Discount Rate |
1.85% + |
1.47% - 1.97%* |
| Transaction Fee |
.35 - .50 ¢ Each |
.25 ¢ Each |
| Credit Card Machine - Terminal &
Printer |
$795 - $1500 |
$499.00 |
| Monthly Customer Service Fee |
$12.00 - $20.00 |
$5.00 |
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| Call (888) 760-1700
to get setup |
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This Pricing is for Check Guarantee Only. |
TeleCheck Check Guarantee
and Electronic Check Acceptance® (ECA®)
Having TeleCheck check guarantee and Electronic Check Acceptance
means you never have to worry about bad check writers again. TeleCheck guarantees the full amount of any check it approves, as
long as all of TeleCheck's easy requirements have been followed at the
point of sale. Businesses that use the TeleCheck check guarantee
service can accept low numbered, out of town, and even out of state
checks with confidence that they will be paid for the amount of
any check that TeleCheck has approved. TeleCheck reduces merchants'
risks when they accept checks, while providing an easy, hassle
free payment option.
With the TeleCheck check guarantee service you can increase your
business's profitability. Merchant's who use the TeleCheck service
don't have to waste any of their valuable time or money chasing
bad check writers. In addition, merchants will avoid costly returned
check fees. It pays to have the peace of mind of knowing that when
TeleCheck approves your customer's check you know it will be good,
because TeleCheck guarantees it.
TeleCheck's Electronic Check Acceptance is also known as ECA® and
includes check guarantee. This service converts paper checks into
electronic payments at the point of sale and deposits funds directly
into your bank account within two banking days. The process to
accept checks is as quick, safe, and easy as accepting credit cards.
It is actually designed to be similar to the process of accepting
credit cards by depositing your money into your bank account automatically.
With ECA you will save both time and money by not having to make
daily trips to the bank to make check deposits.
How Electronic Check Acceptance with Check Guarantee
Works
Once your customer presents you a check, you authorize it through
either TeleCheck's Eclipse® credit card machine or the LinkPoint® AIO credit card machine. You then give your customer a printed
receipt for their signature and hand them their check back after
it has been voided. The signature allows TeleCheck to electronically
present the transaction to the check writer's bank for settlement
and that money is automatically deposited into your bank account
within two business days. You don't have to worry about a bounced
check or returned check fees because it is now TeleCheck's responsibility.
Merchant Benefits of TeleCheck Check
Guarantee and Electronic Check Acceptance
- The ability to accept out of state and out of town checks with
confidence
- Accepting more checks equals more sales
- Monthly itemized statements, with fees debited via automated
clearing house (ACH) from the merchant's direct deposit account
(DDA)
- Only one terminal is necessary for credit card processing transactions
and debit card processing transactions and check guarantee authorization
- Improves cash flow
- Eliminates or reduces returned checks and fees
- Electronic closing reduces the time spent on preparing and
reconciling deposits
- Reduces trips to the bank for check deposits
- Eliminates bank charges associated with accepting checks
- Provides and advanced terminal solution, which improves checkout
time
- ECA® service includes check guarantee
- The merchant never experiences or sees the returned item
Consumer Benefits
- Maintains the same float as paper checks
- Reduces the risk of personal information being obtained and
used fraudulently
- Provides consumers with a complete record of a transaction
on their bank statements
- Promotes greater acceptance of payment by check
Warranty Requirements
- U.S., Canadian, Puerto Rican or U.S. Virgin Island financial
institutions only.
- Check writers name must be imprinted on the check
- Physical address must be included (no P.O. boxes)
- Home or work telephone number must be included
- Check date must match the authorization date
- Merchant must obtain an authorization, which must be written
on the check
- Pre or post dated checks are unacceptable
- First party checks only
- Check writers signature must be included
- Subscriber number must be included
- Check amount indicated on check must match authorized amount
*Please see the merchant agreement for full requirements.
Exceptions
ECA transactions are not available for the following
types of checks, but merchants may still authorize the check
via TeleCheck's check guarantee service:
- Business or company checks
- Non face to face and mail order/telephone order (MOTO) checks
- Checks $20,000 and over
Who Is TeleCheck?
(Source: TeleCheck’s website) TeleCheck is the world's leading provider of payer and electronic check acceptance services.
TeleCheck has more than 342,000 merchant account locations, processed $171 billion in checks in 2001.
TeleCheck has created the largest positive and negative databases
which are online and continuously updated to provide the most accurate
check writer information available from financial institutions
and merchant account locations throughout the world. This allows
TeleCheck to have the highest check acceptance approval rate in
the industry.
TeleCheck® BasX
TeleCheck® also offers the BasX check verification program. BasX
does not offer check guarantee or Electronic Check Acceptance but
does allow the merchant access to TeleChecks negative and positive
database. This allows merchants to make their own decision on accepting
checks. Under the BasX service merchants are still at risk for
returned checks and are responsible for collections of returned
checks. BasX has a flat fee of $14.99 per month for an unlimited
amount of check verifications. There are no transaction or check
processing fees. This is billed on the monthly merchant account statement.
TeleCheck® Audio Response Unit (ARU)
ARU is included in the check guarantee, Electronic Check Acceptance
(ECA®), and BasX service. Merchants call a telephone number, enter
the requested information per the prompts and receive a real-time
response without the merchant having to speak with an operator.
If the merchant has check guarantee or ECA, the merchant will receive
an authorization number or decline. Approved (positive database)
or code 4 (negative database) would be the responses if the merchant
is set up with BasX.
Eclipse® Credit Card Machine
The Eclipse credit card machine transforms a multi payment option
nightmare into a merchant's dream. The Eclipse credit card terminal
eliminates the need for different terminals to authorize and process
credit card transactions, check transactions, and debit card transactions.
Eclipse Credit Card Machine Benefits
- Supports ECA, check guarantee, credit card processing, and
atm/debit card processing (with a pinpad)
- Voids ECA checks and endorses paper checks
- Has a built in check reader
- Uses a 14.4 modem, which provides fast connection for authorization
and downloads
- Provides full imaging that uses plain paper
- Has a touch screen with user friendly prompts
- Has full reporting capabilities on all payment types including
totals and details
- Stores up to 500 check and 300 credit card transactions
- Credit card machine has an integrated terminal and printer
- Has 3 serial ports
- 12 month warranty
* All equipment offers are being made by CARDSERVICE 1, LLC. Restrictions apply. Call for details.
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