Merchant Services
Pepperdine offers several types of credit card processing methods authorized by the controller's office. Departments must be compliant with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) before accepting credit cards as a payment option.
| Credit Card Processing Method | Environment | Description | Departmental Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Terminal | Face-to-face or MOTO (Mail order/telephone order) | Stand-alone terminal. | Interchange fees, Terminal cost |
| Short-Term Loaner Credit Card Terminal | Face-to-face or MOTO (Mail order/telephone order) | A portable cellular terminal reserved through Cashier's Office. | Interchange fees |
| Cashier's Office | Credit Card Deposit Form | Department submits it to the Cashier's Office. | Interchange fees |
| TRANSACT Payment eMarket | eCommerce | eCommerce customers input credit card data online. | Interchange fees |
| Third Party eMarket | eCommerce | eCommerce customers input credit card data online. Approved Third Party eMarket. | Varies |
| Point-of-Sale (POS) | Face-to-face or MOTO (Mail order/telephone order) | Approved POS computer connected to Pepperdine sub-network. | Interchange fees, POS software |
Please contact Susannah Stratford, finance systems manager, for further information.