Visa Interchange Question

Does Visa have an equivalent of MasterCard Public Sector Interchange?

-Tazman

Tazman,

Yes, Visa's Sector is as follows:

• Credit: CPS Retail 2 Developing Markets (40/1274) 1.43% + .05
• Debit: CPS Retail 2 Developing Markets (42/1274) 0.8% + .25

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Looking for Third Party Processor

I am looking for an on- or offshore third-party processor that will accept me with my product. I am selling business e-mail lists and databases, which besides e-mail addresses, include such information as names, telephones, post addresses, etc. I have $8,000–15,000 in sales per month and my Web sites are www.PPCExperience.com and www.LosAlamosHost.com. I also need the billing to allow me to do bulk e-mailing. It's simple—only after one submits the payment should it become clear with whom am I processing the payments.

Best,
Tom Theroux

Tom,

The Green Sheet does not recommend any particular businesses; however one of our reader's may be able to help you out. You should post your request in the MLS Forum section of GS Online at www.greensheet.com.

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Tradeshow Vendor Expresses Concern

I assume from the front page coverage afforded ETA's agenda ("Plenty of Reasons to Attend Industry Events," The Green Sheet, April 12, 2004, issue 04:04:01) of going head-to-head with the regional [acquirers] shows that you have no interest in hearing how the exhibitors feel, being pressured to support more and more shows.

How they now are going to have their hand forced to pick and choose, and that it is not newsworthy that ETA sent Executive Director Carla Balakgie out to inform the regional [associations] to either brand their shows ETA or ETA was going to go head-to-head. I can tell you there is much concern in this area given conversations I have had directly with Joyce Cook, Jim Plappert, Dan Neistadt and Joe Kaplan. I was hopeful after speaking with Julie O'Ryan, Vice President and General Manager of The Green Sheet, that some good old investigative reporting might be in order. Ask Corey Saftler, President of Integrated Leasing Corp., how he feels. I am sure he can lead you to many others. There are many distinguishing features that strongly favor the existing regional [associations] as far as value and education to the small ISO and MLS. Please reconsider looking into this strong-handed ETA tactic. Wayne Damron
Founding Member of BSA/ETA

Wayne,

ETA was listed first because it was alphabetical! I reported on all of the upcoming shows and events. The Green Sheet is a media sponsor for all of the regional acquirers' meetings. We are very much interested in the buzz on the street.

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