Mobile EFT

IVI Checkmate Corp., GTE Wireless Solutions, and Atomic Software have joined forces to provide a mobile wireless electronic funds transfer solution. The solution allows retailers and service providers to provide credit card authorizations in places other than a traditional storefront.

Barry Thomson, President and CEO of IVI Checkmate, said, “ Many traditional retailers have told us that they need to accept payment for goods and services remotely. Additionally, service and delivery companies that have incurred incremental cost and risk because a secure payment method was not available are also excited about the program we have implemented with GTE Wireless and Atomic Software.”

Under the program, IVI Checkmate will supply the Elite 780 RF terminal with wireless CDPD communications for resale through GTE Wireless’ nationwide “Wireless Retailer” program. The Elite 780 RF is a portable, long-range radio frequency transaction terminal capable of handling debit, credit, and EBT transactions. It comes with rechargeable batteries and an integrated thermal receipt printer. Atomic Software will provide front-end transaction switching services that route the credit card transactions to a processor for authorization. GTE Wireless Services will bundle the Elite 780 RF and Atomic Software with merchant support services including monthly billing for resale to retailers and mobile service providers.

Ed Huelsman, Program Manager for “Wireless Retailer” for GTE Wireless, stated, “The era of wireless online payment transactions has arrived. Our partnership with IVI Checkmate and Atomic Software has positioned GTE Wireless to deliver a comprehensive payment solution that allows retailers and service providers to focus on customer service and not on the risks involved in accepting offline credit card transactions.”

GTE Wireless provides wireless voice and data telecommunications services to approximately 5 million customers in 17 states. GTE Wireless is a part of GTE Corp, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies.

Atomic Software is a privately held corporation that specializes in electronic commerce and payment solutions for retailers, MO/TO companies, Internet merchants, hotels and restaurants. For more information, call (770) 417-1228 or visit www.atomic-software.com.

IVI Checkmate is the third largest electronic transaction solutions provider in North America. For more information visit their website.

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