Merchant Services
Credit Card Processing
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) prior to 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, dedicated analog phone line. | Interchange fees, analog phone line |
| Cellular 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 to Cashier's Office. | Interchange fees |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Please contact Jeremy Marrs, Executive Director of Finance Operations for further information.