METHODS OF ACCEPTING PAYMENTS

TYPE & METHOD COMMENT ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

Direct Deposit
(Internet Banking)

Clients with this facility can pay direct but they need to know your Bank Account Details (BSB and Account Numbers) PROS : lowest transaction fees.
CONS : Volume payments hard to track as client does not always enter the correct reference. Not International

Cheque and Postal Order
(Manual Bank Deposit)

The old snail mail standbys PROS : low transaction fees
CONS : Postal and clearance delays. High International clearance fees.
Bank Merchant Accounts
(Via encrypted Form)
Held by most existing businesses and suitable for off line credit card processing PROS : fast payment processing. International.
CONS : Expensive monthly account fees. Plus Transaction Fees. Usually require Business Plan and proof of 2 years trading on application.
Third Party Processors
e.g. PayPal
Internationally acceptable methods of payment
PayPal Information
(See Above)
PROS : Free setup. Credit Card Payments, Multi Currency, International.
CONS :  Transaction fees.

Payment Gateways
(Payments via encrypted Form or Gateway Portal )

Multiple solution payment service - payment by credit card, Bpay, Bill Express, POST billpay, telephone, direct debit PROS : Multiple Payment Types, Credit Card Payments, International.
CONS : Setup Fee, Transaction Fees.
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