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Overview

SECBatch is a secure, real time, online credit and debit card transaction *authorisation and clearance program using the SECCard service in a batch processing environment. During execution, it requires access to the World Wide Web. It provides an easy to use payment mechanism for merchants selling goods or services.

*Authorisation and processing is performed by the acquiring bank and is not a guarantee of payment.

Why use SECBatch?

SECBatch uses the cost-effective gateway which allows you to securely process your offline transactions or repeat subscriptions. The security and privacy of all card details are maintained by our high levels of encryption, and the transactions authorised within seconds. All transactions are cleared through to your acquiring bank at the end of each day.

Which cards are accepted?

SECPay will deal with all Visa and Mastercard credit cards and their derivatives, Switch, Delta, Solo and JCB through the acquiring bank. We also support American Express and Diners Club, though you will require a separate merchant facility with American Express and Diners Club.

What does it cost?

Use of SECBatch is included as part of the SECCard Service. There are no additional charges for use of SECBatch. You must subscribe to the SECCard service in order to use SECBatch. Use of SECCard has two standard tariffs, both of which involve a set up fee of £50.00, and a monthly standing charge of £10.00. All processed transactions will be billed to you according to your choice of contract monthly in arrears. These charges are either 1.9% of the total transaction value, or £0.39p for each transaction. You must inform us when setting up your account which transaction tariff you wish to pay. Our invoicing terms are strictly 7 days Net.

How does it work?

SECPay simply provides with a program for you to execute. The program will take either a file of transactions and process each in turn, or you can pass the parameters on the command line. SECBatch uses a secure link from your computer to our secure payment server using the Internet. SECPay first checks card number format, expiry date and the issue date/start date, then securely carries-out authorisation through a connection with the acquiring banks. Authorised transactions are cleared overnight to your acquiring bank, normally reaching you bank account within 48-72 hours.

You may wish to develop your own program which includes the interface us and your processing system. To assist with this SECPay provide the components required to link in the SECBatch processing module. When a payment is processed, a message is returned to SECBatch indicating success or failuure. For detailed instructions on linking to our system, and to download the excutables and libraries, please go to the API-Howto.

Viewing, Reporting and Refunding your Transactions

SECPay provide you with your own login to our Extranet where you can easily view your transactions, produce output files, search for specific transactions, and carry out refunds where necessary. It is your responsibility to regularly check your transactions.

Signing Up

To sign up for the SECCard service complete the registration form and submit this to us. Payment can be made on our site's registration form. Simply enter information and your card details for the sum of £50 + VAT, this is non-refundable. When this has been submitted, SECPay will start processing your set up. During this time a merchant facility must be obtained from one of the acquiring banks with which we have arrangements to enable your company to trade on-line. You will need to inform them that you wish to take credit and debit cards over the Internet and that you will be using SECPay as your Payment Service Provider. SECPay needs to be informed of your unique Internet merchant number, to enable us to complete the setup of your account on our system so that we can start processing your transactions. Please also print out and sign the declaration at the bottom of the registration form and post this copy to us at SECPay, 51 St. Marys Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 2LE

What support do you provide?

Telephone support is available during standard office hours Monday to Friday or Out Of Hours in the case of an emergency only.
Email support is available 24/7 and will be responded to as soon as possible.
General enquiries to info@secpay.com
Technical enquiries to support@secpay.com