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Offer Today's Most Popular Payment Option
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Accepting Credit and Debit Cards Paves Way to New Donors
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| Whether for the convenience or the rewards, Americans prefer to use credit and debit cards to manage an increasing number of
payments and obligations. Vanco offers United Methodist churches of every size a simple and affordable way to accept cards. Our
solution is completely web-based which means no special software or card reading equipment is required. In addition, Vanco's solution
automates recurring transactions which eliminates the tedious task of re-entering payment data each time a regularly scheduled
donation or payment is processed. Perhaps best of all, no long-term agreement is required. Vanco's credit and debit card processing
works well for both recurring and one-time transactions. All you need is a computer with Internet access and the desire to grow your
donations. |
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| Benefits |
| By simply adding credit and debit card capabilities, you can increase giving, achieve greater donor satisfaction and reduce administrative activity. |
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| FAQs |
| Get answers to frequently asked questions about accepting credit and debit cards. |
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| How It Works |
| View the steps involved, from initial authorization to payment confirmation. |
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| Get Started |
| Enroll online, download a startup packet or contact us to learn how easy it is to get started. |
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Accepting Credit Cards Is Easy |
- No long-term contract
- No card reader equipment
- No software required
- No monthly statement fee
- No cancellation fee
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Benefits of Accepting Credit and Debit Cards |
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| Vanco's credit and debit card solution offers significant benefits to both your organization and your donors. |
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Delivers Dependable Donations and Payments |
| By using credit and debit cards to automate religious offerings, tuition and fund
raising, seasonal donation slumps are avoided, payments are received exactly as scheduled and overall cash flow
becomes more predictable. |
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Reduces Administrative Work |
| Consider the total time spent handling and processing checks from weekly, bi-weekly and
monthly donors. It can add up to dozens or even hundreds of hours a year. Now imagine automating that
process with a debit card, credit card or perhaps our EFT
solution. Transitioning even a handful of these donors to an automated solution will make a big impact on
the hours dedicated to administrative activities. |
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Allows You to Accept Debit Cards Only |
| Some organizations prefer to limit card transactions to debit cards only. Not a problem.
Vanco clients can request a debit card filter option that allows debit cards but screens out credit cards. |
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Enhances Donor Loyalty |
| Families appreciate the ability to use credit and debit cards when making donations, especially if they earn rewards and benefits from their credit card company. |
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Assures Secure Data Storage |
| Vanco Services is a PCI (Payment Card Industry) Level 1 Compliant Service Provider which means your transactions are handled in accordance with the most rigorous security standards. |
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Increases One-Time Gifts |
| Vanco clients tell us that donors are more generous at auctions and make larger one-time annual gifts when they have a credit or debit card option available to them. |
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Did you know? |
Nearly one in every three consumer purchases in the United
States is made with a payment card.
Source: Visa USA internal statistics, 4th quarter 2006
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Seamless Website Integration |
Vanco's credit and debit card solution seamlessly integrates with
our Online Donation solution.
- No web design work on your part
- No ongoing maintenance required
- Quick setup (hours, not weeks)
- Free demo available upon request
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How Vanco's Credit & Debit Card Solution Works |
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Authorize |
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Donors authorize your organization to process payments from a credit or debit card. This
is typically done in writing using an authorization form. Another option is to utilize Vanco's
Online Donation solution that allows donors
to authorize a donation without using a paper form. |
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Enter the Transaction |
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After receiving a signed authorization form from your donor, payment information
is entered into our system for processing. The easiest and most common way to enter payment
information is through Vanco's online Service Center, a secure website designed for our clients to manage
their electronic transactions. Once a payment is entered, the rest is automated. A friendly Vanco
implementation specialist will help you get going and provide ongoing assistance. |
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Process & Settle |
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On the scheduled payment date, Vanco processes all authorized card transactions and
directs the funds into your designated account. |
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Confirm |
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Vanco generates a deposit report confirming the total amount deposited into your account. Your donors in turn see the transactions on account statements from their credit card company or financial institution. |
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PCI Compliance |
Vanco Services, LLC is a PCI (Payment Card Industry) Level 1
Compliant Service Provider. This means you don't have to take on the risk, work and worry of
electronically storing sensitive data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Credit Cards |
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Do I need a card reader machine in order to accept credit cards? |
| No, all you need is a computer with Internet access. There is no software or equipment to purchase or
maintain. Our solution is ideal for card-not-present transactions such as telephone pledges or weekly church offerings. |
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Will I receive training? |
| Yes. Upon signing up for any of our payment solutions, one of our implementation specialists will provide
over-the phone training to get you up and running quickly. Live, ongoing support from our customer service department is
always just a phone call or email away. |
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If we use more than one Vanco solution, will we still log onto Vanco's online
Service Center the same way? |
| Yes. You will be able to manage all your Vanco payment solutions from the same online Service Center. |
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What do your reports look like? |
| Reports are simple, straightforward and easy to use. And if you ever find yourself questioning
a report, you can easily speak live to a helpful customer service representative without wading
through a long series of recorded telephone prompts and commands. |
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Can we accept credit and debit cards via our website? |
| Absolutely! You can add that capability with our
Online Donation solution. A payment page designed in the
style of your website is a valuable tool for specific funds and temporary fund drives. You will find it easy to add
or remove funds as needed. |
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Does the service require a long-term contract? |
| No long-term contract is required. Our philosophy is to retain our clients with superior products and service. |
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