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Mobile Payment Strategies Report: Opportunities & Markets 2011-2015

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Mobile Payment ReportA new study from Juniper Research has determined that the total value of mobile payments for digital and physical goods, money transfers and NFC (Near Field Communications) transactions will reach $670bn by 2015, up from $240bn this year. These forecasts represent the gross merchandise value of all purchases or the value of money being transferred.

The new Mobile Payment Strategies report revealed that all segments will exhibit 2x to 3x growth over the next five years. This growth will be driven by the rapid adoption of mobile ticketing, NFC contactless payments, physical goods purchases and money transfers as people in both developed and developing countries use their devices for everyday transactions. [Read more…]

CHARGE Anywhere Announces PA-DSS Application Certification for Windows Mobile

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CHARGE Anywhere a provider of secure mobile payment and payment gateway solutions, announced today certification with Payment Card Industry Standard Security Council’s (PCI SSC) Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) program (previously called the Visa Payment Application Best Practice (PABP) Program) for version 2.0.0.17 of the CHARGE Anywhere Payment Application for Windows Mobile.

With CHARGE Anywhere Payment Application for Windows Mobile merchants can effortlessly turn any Smartphone or Tablet into a fully functional and secure point-of-sale terminal. The Windows based credit card processing solution allows businesses to securely process and manage credit card transactions from their mobile devices.

“Certification with Payment Card Industry Standard Security Council’s Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) program demonstrates CHARGE Anywhere’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure and reliable platform that assists merchants in protecting themselves against unscrupulous hackers intending to steal valuable information,” said Paul Sabella, President and CEO. “CHARGE Anywhere is pleased to be able to offer our customers products and solutions that meet the industry’s highest level of security.”

The PCI SSC developed the PA-DSS based upon the Visa Payment Application Best Practices (PABP) to direct software vendors to create and maintain secure payment applications to reduce vulnerability of merchants and minimize data breaches. Compliance with the PA-DSS is determined based upon data and information developed by an evaluation of the application by a Payment Application Qualified Security Assessor approved by the PCI SSC. Today the adherence to PCI DSS is mandatory for banks, processing centers, financial organizations and merchants working with payment brands.

CHARGE Anywhere’s distinct mobile point-of-sale solution for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, Java and Brew Platforms, allow users to process payments securely and in real-time. The exclusive solution allows users to capture and download mission critical business data above and beyond traditional credit card data such as signature, invoice number, employee number, tips, GPS location and more. CHARGE Anywhere’s solution also has the capability to eliminate the need to store paper receipts with electronic signature capture, storage and retrieval.

Source: PR Newswire

CHARGE Anywhere Releases Mobile POS Payment App for iPhone

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CHARGE Anywhere, a provider of mobile payment solutions and payment gateway services, has released  CHARGE Anywhere for iPhone, a mobile payment application for iOS devices.

CHARGE Anywhere offers three Magnetic Stripe Readers (MSR); An audio jack MSR, a receipt printer with an integrated MSR and an MSR cradle.  Signatures can be captured and receipts can be printed or be emailed to customers.  Transactions processed via an iPhone can also be seamlessly uploaded into QuickBooks through CHARGE Anywhere payment software designed for use with QuickBooks.

In addition to credit card payments, the CHARGE Anywhere mobile payment app allows cash transactions, check transactions and ACH/echeck payments. “With CHARGE Anywhere’s App on your iPhone, sales will increase by enabling customers to pay their bills in multiple forms at the point-of-sale,” said Dmitriy Lerman, Director of Marketing at CHARGE Anywhere.

CHARGE Anywhere’s mobile payment software and payment gateway solutions are supported by virtually all major card processors in the US and Canada.

“CHARGE Anywhere is excited to release our award-winning app on the iOS platform. We couldn’t be more excited that our CHARGE Anywhere App is now running on the Apple Platform!  Our Mobile Payment App can be downloaded on the iPhone, iPad and iTouch and allows business owners to accept credit cards for their business anywhere, anytime. Now, CHARGE Anywhere is making our feature-rich payment app more accessible by enabling businesses to complete cash and check sales with a free download,” said Paul Sabella, CEO of CHARGE Anywhere.

CHARGE Anywhere offers three Magnetic Stripe Readers (MSR); An audio jack MSR, a receipt printer with an integrated MSR and an MSR cradle.  Signatures can be captured and receipts can be printed or be emailed to customers.  Transactions processed via an iPhone can also be seamlessly uploaded into QuickBooks® through CHARGE Anywhere payment software designed for use with QuickBooks.

In addition to credit card payments, the CHARGE Anywhere mobile payment app can empower cash transactions, check transactions and ACH/echeck payments. “With CHARGE Anywhere’s App on your iPhone, sales will increase by enabling customers to pay their bills in multiple forms at the point-of-sale,” said Dmitriy Lerman, Director of Marketing at CHARGE Anywhere.

CHARGE Anywhere’s mobile payment software and payment gateway solutions are supported by virtually all major card processors in the US and Canada.

Source: PR Newswire

CHARGE Anywhere Releases Mobile POS Payment App for Android

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CHARGE Anywhere has released an updated payment application for Android smartphones. The app accepts multiple tender types–in addition to credit card payments, the CHARGE Anywhere mobile payment app can facilitate cash transactions, check transactions and ACH payments.

“Merchants can increase their cash flow and their customer satisfaction by accepting every available payment type from a mobile phone,” said Dmitriy Lerman, Director of Marketing at CHARGE Anywhere.

The app is available for Android smartphones and Android tablets, such as the Samsung Galaxy, and allows businesses to complete cash and check sales on the app for free, according to Paul Sabella, President and CEO of CHARGE Anywhere.

There’s also an optional Bluetooth card reader/receipt printer. The battery-operated, peripheral device generates a printed receipt at the point-of-sale. Receipts can also be emailed to customers.

CHARGE Anywhere’s mobile payment software and payment gateway solutions are supported by all major card processors in the US and Canada.

The application can be downloaded from the Android Market.

Source: PR Newswire

CHARGE Anywhere

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CHARGE Anywhere is an electronic payment solutions provider, operator of a robust Payment Gateway, and creator of the patented CHARGE Anywhere POS solution.

CHARGE Anywhere’s PCI-compliant product suite includes award-winning payment solutions for many industries, provides real-time access to data and is backed by a roster of trusted industry leading partners.
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