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PUBLIC EFT INFORMATION AND SUPPORT PAGES

Through these pages you will find help and advice regarding credit and debit cards. Pages in this section are accessible to all and we aim to help you whether you are a Merchant wanting further information on card processing, new in business and wanting information on obtaining a new merchant account or a cardholder wanting information on credit or debit cards and the use of them.

CARD HOLDERS TOLD TO LOVE THEIR PIN

Card holders are being encouraged to love their pin for Valentines day 2006 - after this they may not be able to purchase goods if they do not remember it. More information on loving your pin...

HOW TO START TAKING CREDIT CARDS

If you are in business and wish to start taking credit cards you will in most cases require a Merchant Account (you will require one for all of our card processing software and hardware solutions). A Merchant account is an account (different from your Current account) that you have with one of the UK's acquiring banks that enables you to process credit and debit card payments. More information on obtaining a Merchant account...

USE OF CHIP AND PIN AND NON-CHIP AND PIN CARDS

With the introduction of chip and pin you are still able to use all your existing magnetic swipe only cards and chip cards that are not PIN enabled. In the not too distant future all these legacy cards wil be replaced by the banks with chip and pin cards. If you tender a chip and pin card you will be asked to enter the PIN - if you can't remember the PIN then the retailer may allow you to still pay for the goods with your card and signature verification but they do not have to accept payment if you cannot enter your PIN. More information...

CREDIT CARD GALLERY - COMING SOON

A gallery of credit card designs - coming soon (ish!) for a bit of fun

 

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