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This section is provided by Global Payments Inc. to display statement messages on US merchant statements mailed from January 2005 through December 2005.
Statement Message - Mailed 12/1/05
MasterCard International and Diners Club International
Diners International cards have been reissued with the MasterCard logo on the back of the card.
Effective November 30, 2005, all merchants accepting MasterCard must
accept Diners International with the MasterCard brand on back .
If presented with a MasterCard-branded Diners International card prior
to updating your POS software to enable acceptance of such cards,
verify that the MasterCard brand is on the back of the card and obtain
an authorization approval by calling Global’s automated authorization
IVR at 1-800-944-1111. Please obtain a manual imprint of the card
and “force” enter the Diners International transaction once you obtain
compliant software and/or hardware.
Merchants failing to honor a valid Diners International card face
penalties starting at $1000 for the first merchant violation.
Please see important information to confirm your POS product readiness and inform your staff of this requirement.
Visa Has a New Look!
Visa
has unveiled a new Visa Brand Mark that will soon appear on cards, at
the point of sale and in marketing materials. In January 2006,
newly-issued Visa® cards will begin to incorporate an updated design
which includes enhanced security features. Merchants will not need to
immediately replace POS signage, which can be updated as part of normal
maintenance and replacement cycles. Visit visa.com/merchant, or contact
your representative for more details.
Statement Message - Mailed 11/1/05
GlobalNet VT: Robust Virtual Terminal and Online
Payment Gateway
Authorize, process and manage credit card transactions from any computer with Internet connectivity!
See the insert in this statement for more information about GlobalNet VT, or call 800-828-7889.
Statement Message - Mailed 10/1/05
The
top-selling gift last year could be your most profitable new product
this year. Isn’t it time your customers had gift cards with your name
on them?
See our statement insert for
information, or to find out more about the Global Payments and ValuTec
Gift Card Program just call 1-866-892-2436 today!
Statement Message - Mailed 9/1/05
See what’s New at Our Old Location!
The
Global Payments Web site has been re-designed to provide quicker access
to the information you need most. For example, check out the My
Industry section where you can now select your business type and
receive an overview of specific products tailored to your needs.
You can even email an information request directly to a Global Payments
representative. Whatever you do, make sure you check out
everything our new site has to offer.
Key
Enhancements to the new site include: new tools to make your navigation
easier, better organization of content, a new look and feel, and easy
access to our worldwide sites.
Statement Message - Mailed 8/1/05
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Statement Message - Mailed 7/1/05
ACCEL has announced several increases to its debit network fees effective July 1, 2005. The Retail fee will increase to $0.13 + 0.65%, with a maximum fee of $0.48. The Quick Service Restaurant fee increases to $0.04 + 1.25%, with a $0.43 maximum fee and the Supermarket fee will increase to $0.23. All other network fees remain the same. If you have any questions, please call one of our Customer Care Representatives at (800) 367-2638.
Statement Message - Mailed 6/1/05
Effective June 1, 2005, the PULSE and Credit Union 24 Debit Networks will institute new pricing structures. Pulse merchants will be categorized as either Supermarket or General Retail. PULSE Supermarket merchants will be billed $0.27 per transaction. PULSE General Retail merchants will be billed $0.16 + 0.65% per transaction. The CU24 Network will increase to 0.45% + $0.155 per transaction, with a new maximum fee of $0.415 per transaction. All other debit network fees remain the same. If you have any questions, please call one of our Customer Care Representatives at 800-367-2638.
Statement Message - Mailed 5/1/05
STAR
has announced several increases to its debit network fees.
Effective May 1, 2005, the following pricing changes will be
implemented. For STAR retail transactions, the maximum amount
will increase from $0.4925 to $0.6425. For Quick Service
Restaurants, the STAR pricing will increase to 1.25% and $0.0625 per
transaction. Certain small ticket retailers will be assessed a
new fee of 1.25% and $0.0825 for STAR transactions that are $10 or less
and a new fee of 0.65% and $0.1625 for STAR transactions over $10.
Certain medical retailers will be assessed a new fee of 1.25% and
$0.0825 for STAR transactions that are $15 or less and a new fee of
0.65% and $0.1625 for STAR transactions above $15. All other
network fees remain the same. If you have any questions, please
call one of our Customer Care Representatives at 800-367-2638.
In the enclosed Spring 2005 edition of the Global Payments’ Merchant
Connection Newsletter, you’ll find hints to help you stay in compliance
with card association requirements, ways to avoid customer
dissatisfaction, and new and exciting product offerings designed to
make your business run smoothly.
Statement Message - Mailed 4/1/05
If
you’re currently using out-dated, single application, space-hogging
payment card processing equipment – then you could benefit from the
increased transaction speed, reliability and ease of use available from
our wide selection of integrated terminals, check readers and
associated processing equipment. Today’s terminals are smaller
and faster, offer multiple applications, operate wirelessly, and often
take up much less space than older versions.
Just Browsing? Need in depth info? Our knowledgeable and
friendly service representatives can match hardware and software with
the perfect equipment for your payment processing needs. Call us
today! 800-828-7889.
Statement Message - Mailed 3/1/05
Pricing Modifications To Take Effect in April 2005
Visa
and MasterCard have announced fee increases effective April 2005, which
will result in a slight modification to your pricing. Some of the
announced fee increases will take effect in the form of downgraded
transactions, while others will result in increases to your regular
pricing. Some customers may not see any impact, while others will
have both their qualified and non-qualified rates adjusted.
In addition, two debit networks have announced fee increases to be
effective in April 2005. Maestro will be increasing its fees in
the following categories: acquirer’s fees on retail merchants by
$0.03 and 0.10% with a maximum fee of $0.525; supermarket merchants by
$0.02; convenience merchants by $0.03 and 0.10%; and the quick service
merchant’s maximum fee by $0.05. Interlink will increase its
acquirer’s fee on retail merchants by $0.03 and 0.10% with a maximum
fee of $0.525 and supermarket merchants by $0.02.
As your merchant advocate, Global Payments regularly provides news and
advice to help you reduce fraud, and to assist you in remaining
compliant with card association requirements. Log on to www.globalpaymentsinc.com and see our Industry Initiatives section for the latest information available to you.
Statement Message - Mailed 2/1/05
Introducing GlobalNet @dvantage: High-speed, secure,
direct - Internet connectivity product suite
GlobalNet @dvantage offers high-speed and secure direct transaction processing and is a
complete suite of Internet connectivity products offering speed,
reliability, security, and cost savings.
This
advanced suite of products includes credit and debit card processing as
well as Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) processing - and allows
Global Payments to accept any type of IP transaction from multiple
Point-of-Sale (POS) devices.
To find
out more about this exciting new suite of connectivity products, see
our Merchant Connection newsletter inserted in this statement, or call
800-828-7889.
Statement Message - Mailed 1/1/05
Swiping cards helps reduce fraud and chargeback costs. Cards are often damaged on purpose, forcing you to manually enter the number in the point-of-sale terminal. This bypasses many anti-fraud features of a card, as the magnetic strip information cannot be transmitted to the verification center for authorization.
To help protect against fraud, swipe every card presented for payment. Make sure the card number and the number appearing on the terminal match. If swiping the card doesn’t work and you key the transaction, make sure to check the security features and take an imprint of the card. By performing these simple steps, you can help reduce your chargeback costs. When in doubt always call for authorization.
You and your staff are the best defense against fraud and should educate yourself about potential fraudulent activities.