Hello,

I need a billing solution for my next project and I was thinking of using CyberCash but I'm not 100% sure how it works. Also, does it really require a $495 fee for setup?

Thanks,
Boris

I looked into Cybercash for my other site. It's very complicated to setup. It's not just a CC processor gateway. There's tons of documents about how the process and setup works over at thier site. Take a look at them. I tried calling Cybercash and no one other there was able to give me a straight answer. Maybe that's why thier stock has tanked lately....

What about authorize.net then? Is it a good alternative?

Boris

I don't have any first hand experience with them but I've heard both praise and critical comments.

Depends what your project is. Do you need only CC transaction approval? Or do you need regularly scheduled billing charges?

Well, I need something to process my clients' CC for their web hosting (so it should inlude rebilling). I already have a 'Net Merchant Account... what else do I need?

Our Automated billing program is setup with Cybercash and they work great so far.

http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?threadid=3614

There are several automated batch/volume CC charge programs that run on a PC. You have to configure it to work with your CC processor. There may or may not be a fee to use the software with your processor. Also, while your processor might have such software you can often get it cheaper shopping around.

Jaiem,

Hello there! Do you have any examples of the software you mentioned? I'm in the market as well for a simple program to process my batch charges easily every month. (I use Authorize.net for my gateway.)

Thanks!
Briguy

I don't use the software but a friend does. I'll ask him and get back to you.

OK, he's using PC Charge from merchandwarehouse.com. He also suggested looking at Charge.com

Good luck!

Jaiem,

Thanks for taking the time to get the name of the program--I really appreciate it!

Take care,
Briguy

Cybercash is incredibly easy to use through PHP, goto zend.com and pick up cyberclass - it makes it a 5 min set-up process.

Cybercash is incredibly easy to use through PHP, goto zend.com and pick up cyberclass - it makes it a 5 min set-up process.

Unfortunately, Perl is a different story. :(

Matt
mlightner@site5.com

I use cybercash and its really easy to setup.

I'm no very comfortable with the outlook for CyberCash. Their stock has dropped into the low single digits and I have read anything positive about them as a company from investment sources.

I suppose someone might buy them up but things don't look bright at the moment.

You may want to check with your merchant provider to see if they partner with Cybercash. My bank does and it cost $80 set up fee instead of the $500 setup fee. They also do most of the work, so it's fairly easy. All you need is a 'gateway' from your site to Cybercash. I believe there are some free open source scripts that you can plug in. I've never used them myself, but I think I saw them when searching through http://www.hotscripts.com.

I think that WorldPay easily beats the rest. You can recieve and charge in 5 different currencies, the setup is a sinch and automated monthly/annual billing is done in a couple of clicks.
Check them out at http://www.worldpay.com
(it is the only proccessor approved by the banks)

Originally posted by robkerry

Check them out at http://www.worldpay.com
(it is the only proccessor approved by the banks) Why do you say that? What do you mean "approved by the banks?"

We use CyberCash (Through another UK bank) at the moment, but we will be switching to world pay when our contract runs out as it will cost us less to process charges as we can use it with our current bank.

Originally posted by JayC
Originally posted by robkerry

Check them out at http://www.worldpay.com
(it is the only proccessor approved by the banks) Why do you say that? What do you mean "approved by the banks?"

All card proccessors are accepted by banks although WorldPay is the only one that banks like to recommend (short of their own services).
This is because the security is much higher than other services and the customers are protected as well as the merchants.

We have been extremely satisfied with Cybercash. It does take a little knowhow to set it up, but once you are up and running it's a great solution to you problem. Everytime I've called Cybercash I've had all my questions answered and have had great support.

Matt

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