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Article Index
Electronic Payments
The Benefits of Electronic Payments
Deciding to Use an Electronic Payment System
Electronic Payment Methods
Traditional Card Payments
Mail Order
Online payments
Payment Bureaux
Secure Order Forms
BACS
Alternative payment options
How to choose the right method
Secure electronic payment systems
Preparing for an electronic payment system
Implementation Checklist
Research & Analyse
Consult
Plan & Test
Act
Further help & advice

Electronic Payments

What Are Electronic Payments?

A website that is enabled to accept electronic payments, particularly credit and debit card payments, offers convenience to customers and streamlines the purchasing cycle. But helping your customer to pay isn't everything - your website needs to be user-friendly and easy to navigate if you expect your customers to make it to the checkout.

The following pages give you a good, brief introduction to electronic payment systems and how to implement one. If, after reading them, you want more detail on web payments, visit www.electronic-payments.co.uk

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