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In two words:  Independent Objectivity

Payment companies engage with a wide variety of suppliers, networks, regulators, card schemes and more. 
Each of these stakeholders has their point of view and requirements that affect your business.
On their own, each perspective has its merits. 
When taken collectively, things can get very confusing and seem complicated, but need not be.

aex helps clients assess impacts and options to meet market needs and requirements, with no other agendas in mind.

The Payments Business Framework


The "payments" business is not complicated, it's just not easy.

Every payments company should appreciate the four "framework fundamentals" and how your own company performs in each area.
“Getting the Business” ‐ Getting merchants in the door and active..
­‐ Target Markets In Scope
‐ Sales & Marketing Plans
‐ Methods of Payments Needed
­‐ Merchant API and Network Options
‐ Currency Options Needed
‐ Merchant Application Process
‐ Credit Underwriting & Risk Tolerance
­‐ Merchant Contracts
‐ Merchant Set Up Efficiencies
‐ Pricing Strategies

“Servicing Your Business” – Delivering what you sold.
­‐ Authorization Processing
‐ Clearing Processing
‐ Merchant Reports
­‐ Retrieval Requests
‐ Chargeback Management
‐ Representment Management
­‐ Value Add Services
‐ Fraud Tools
­‐ Client Relations
‐ Technical Support
­‐ Merchant Communications & Support

“Managing Your Business” – Reduce churn…..avoid burn
‐ Risk Management
‐ Card Scheme Compliance
‐ Interchange Management
‐ Card Scheme Cost Controls
­‐ Systems Uptime
‐ Card Present and Card Not Present Capabilities

“Controlling and Growing Your Business” – The future is now
‐ Ongoing Product Development
‐ Payment Services Directive
­‐ Regulatory Management
‐ Data Security
­‐ Industry Participation
­‐ Merchant Advocacy



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