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16 January 2012

CommerceGate Sponsors CEO Dinner at Internext Expo 2012

BARCELONA — International payment solution provider CommerceGate.com has announced it will co-sponsor the CEO Dinner during Internext Expo.The annual event allows industry executives to network in an exclusive environment.

CommerceGate said it understands the unique role of the CEO dinner at Internext and is pleased to demonstrate an unwavering dedication to the continued success of the industry as a whole.

“Sponsoring a key event like the CEO dinner at Internext gives CommerceGate an opportunity to share our resources and knowledge with our partners, clients and industry executives,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate.  “Bringing good people together usually results in a very positive outcome for everyone who attends.” Adult Webmaster Empire is also sponsoring the event.

CommerceGate is a leading online payment processing provider offering unique value-added services and tools for U.S. and E.U. merchants. Advances in processing and integration provide a competitive advantage for CommerceGate clients by allowing for greater security, throughput, service and ease of use.

10 January 2012

CommerceGate wins European Billing Company of the Year at the Xbiz Awards 2012

CommerceGate has won its third XBiz award. This year CommerceGate won European Billing Company of the Year for our payment processing services offered to European merchants and webmasters. In 2011 we won Billing Company of the Year for Merchant Services and in 2009 the company won the special recognition award for Strategic Partnership of the Year.

We would like to thank all of our clients and partners as well as the all the colleagues in the company that have helped CommerceGate rise so rapidly to become one of the leading billing companies both in North America and in Europe. Thank You and Happy Payment Processing!

04 January 2012

CommerceGate Sponsors Elite Traffic Dinner at XBIZ LA

Santa Monica, CA (January 4, 2012) – Leading US and European IPSP and Merchant Account provider CommerceGate (www.commercegate.com) will be teaming up with SexEntertain and Vivid.com to once again sponsor the Elite Traffic Dinner series taking place during the XBIZ LA Conference January 9-12, 2012.

After sponsoring a successful event at the Elite Dinner at the XBIZ EU show this past fall, CommerceGate has decided to continue their partnership with SexEntertain to once again host the highly successful, invite-only event in the US which will be held in conjunction to the XBIZ LA show at Dominick’s Restaurant on January 11, 2012. Guests will be treated to a VIP dinner, drinks, networking and great business opportunities.

Just as their Merchant Account services span from Europe to the US, CommerceGate has been a part of the EU and North American shows year after year. “We are so pleased to be a sponsor of the Elite Dinner once again, and expect a fantastic turnout of the industry’s best,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO for CommerceGate. “After hearing of our nomination in the ‘European Billing Company of the Year’ category at this year’s XBIZ Awards show, we feel confident that we have been providing the best services to our merchant clients in the US as well as Europe. Our constant focus on security, throughput, service and ease of use has contributed to our clients’ success, and we could not be more proud or excited to see the growth it has led to.”

 CommerceGate provides merchant account services and products in Europe and North America: IPSP accounts, Direct Merchant Accounts and Payment Gateways that maximize their clients’ profits. With offices in Santa Monica, Miami and Barcelona, they bring global billing solutions to webmasters on both sides of the Atlantic.

SexEntertain founder Michael M commented that “we are excited and honored to have CommerceGate participate once again in our Elite Dinner Series. This event could not be possible without the support of sponsors like CommerceGate that enable us to treat our guests to an amazing night.”

The CommerceGate team will be in full force at the XBIZ LA show, in addition to sponsoring the Elite Traffic Dinner, CEO Bjorn Skarlen will be speaking on the State of the Industry” panel held on January 11th.

23 November 2011

CommerceGate lands XBIZ Nomination for European Success

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — After winning Billing Company of the Year — Merchant Services at the 2011 XBIZ Awards, CommerceGate has again been nominated in the billing category in 2012, this time as European Billing Company of the Year.  

CommerceGate is a major IPSP and merchant account providers in the U. S. and Europe. The company said it is proud to work with other 2011 award winners such as E.U.-based SEXMoney, Adult Webmaster Empire and Webbiling, as well as U.S.-based companies Twistys, Adult Friendfinder and Video Secrets, among many other successful brands, affiliate programs, websites and studios.

“Last year we were recognized for our success in the United States, particularly with the CommerceGate — DHD Media platform and our Merchant Services, so it is great to be recognized this year for our growing success and market share in Europe as well,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate.

CommerceGate provides the same services and products in Europe as they do in North America: IPSP accounts, direct merchant accounts and payment gateways that maximize their clients’ profits through security, throughput, service and ease of use. With offices in Santa Monica, Miami and Barcelona, CommerceGate brings global billing solutions to webmasters on both sides of the Atlantic.

“We have experienced amazing growth in the U.S., while also expanding faster year by year in the European market,” Skarlen said. “Our merchant clients recognize our experience and a global reach that allows them to grow their success in the U.S. markets as well as those abroad.

“Being nominated for this award after winning the US one last year, confirms that we are the billing company of choice both in North America and in Europe.”

The 2012 XBIZ Awards show, presented by MyFreeCams.com, is scheduled to take place Jan. 10.

For more information on the products and services CommerceGate offers in the U.S. and Europe, visit Solutions.CommerceGate.com or email sales@commercegate.com for a free consultation.

07 October 2011

CommerceGate Takes SEXMoney.com Global

Barcelona, SPAIN (September XX, 2011) – Leading International Payment Service Provider CommerceGate inked a partnership with Netherlands-based cash program SEXMoney in order to take the EU program into global success.

SEXMoney is one of the largest cash programs in the German speaking market, offering their customers the ability to make money on dozens of offers. With this new partnership, they will be taking advantage of CommerceGate’s strong relationships with international and US banks, technologically advanced fraud-scrubbing tools and unique billing solutions that will fit the needs of this popular adult merchant. SEXMoney.com can take their online success to new heights by opening up their market reach and opportunity for customers from the many countries CommerceGate service.

Offering IPSP, DMA and Gateway services to many of the top brands in digital commerce, and with multiple payment and currency options, CommerceGate is a smart bet for a merchant like SEXMoney. “We are excited to be taking our business globally with the partnership we have struck with CommerceGate,” said Monique, CEO of SEXMoney.com. “CommerceGate provides us with the technology and the efficiency we need to expand our customer reach. We have done our research, and we found that they have the kind of strong bank relationships and customizable merchant solutions that we value in a payment processor. We look forward to a long relationship with CommerceGate.” Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate, commented that “We at CommerceGate are very pleased to welcome a big EU merchant like SEXMoney.com to our long list of clientele looking to expand globally.

With our strong ties is the US, EU and Global Markets, we know that SEXMoney will be able to maximize their profitability and take their online business to the next level!” CommerceGate’s focus on security, throughput, service and ease of use has been a constant elevator for their client base. The biggest names in online merchants use CommerceGate for all their processing needs, as the company finds their long term success within the increased revenues and decreased risks of their merchant clients. For more information on the billing solutions CommerceGate provides, please visit solutions.commercegate.com or email sales@commercegate.com. For more information on SEXMoney, visit www.SEXMoney.com

28 July 2011

CommerceGate Sponsors The 5th Annual Elite Dinner at XBIZ EU in London

Los Angeles, – July 25th, 2011 –Sexentertain is proud to welcome CommerceGate as an official sponsor for “The Elite Dinner” on Saturday, September 24th, 2011 in London during this year’s XBIZ EU Summit. This marks the 5th annual Elite Dinner in what has become a must attend event that allows leaders in the adult industry to come together for a night of fine dining, cocktails, and networking. The Elite Dinner is strictly invitation-only and is held twice annually,
once each in the USA and Europe.

”We are very excited to sponsor this exclusive event” says Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “It is a great opportunity for key decision makers to come together to network and do business while also enjoying a great night out with friends and colleagues in the industry.”

It is also one of the many ways in which SexEntertain and CommerceGate can give their thanks to the industry that supports them.

Business owners and managers interested in attending the 5th Annual Elite Dinner should contact CommerceGate, other event sponsors or SexEntertain directly. Sexentertain and CommerceGate are looking forward to seeing everyone in London for a spectacular evening.

To contact CommerceGate or learn more about their ever expanding line of payment processing services for EU and US merchants, please contact Lucas Dominic (ldominic@commercegate.com), or visit www.solutions.commercegate.com.

11 July 2011

CommerceGate Welcomes a Powerful New Duo to US Team

Los Angeles, CA (July 11, 2011) – CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com) continues to expand its presence in the US market with the hire of Brad Eells and Anada Sisk, two heavy-hitters in the online industry that bring not only many years of experience to the table, but also their passion and commitment to further CommerceGate’s efforts in the US market.

With offices in Barcelona, Miami and Los Angeles, CommerceGate is an IPSP processor with gateway solutions that provide merchants with excellent service, high throughput, a multitude of features available and access to 24/7/365 support, making it easy to use any of CommerceGate’s platforms.

Brad and Ananda’s addition to the US CommerceGate team will find their diverse backgrounds and expertise easily complimenting CommerceGate’s growth in the IPSP marketplace and their initiatives to lead the way in payment processing solutions for merchants both in the US and internationally.

Brad Eells will be taking on the role of Vice President; his duties will include overseeing the Los Angeles Office and providing operations and product leadership to all CommerceGate platforms. “I have enjoyed a diverse career, focused primarily on operations management, product development and online marketing,” said Eells.

“I have had the pleasure of working for really interesting companies such as Citysearch.com, Match.com, and for the past 5 years, Hustler.com. I am looking forward to bringing my knowledge and experience to the CommerceGate team and help further their market expansion in North America.”

After starting her career in software and web development, Ananda Sisk joined the adult industry with adult.com/realitycash.com, which later turned into a Playboy company. After working with the biggest brand in adult, she took her expertise to Mansion Productions as a sales representative for their affiliate program. At CommerceGate, she will have the title of Sales Director and will be heading up some aggressive sales strategies for the company.

“I look forward to working with CommerceGate, it has always proven to be a company that puts clients first while constantly striving to bring a better product to the market and raise the bar of what is expected from a payment processor in terms of service, throughput, features and ease of use.”

Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate, is happy to be welcoming the newest members of the team, saying “We are very excited to have Brad and Ananda onboard with us. With their vast knowledge and years of experience, we know that they will be real assets to CommerceGate as we continue to expand in the US marketplace and refine our competitive product offerings.”

For more information about the merchant solutions that CommerceGate provides, visit solutions.commercegate.com or email sales@commercegate.com. To contact Ananda, email asisk@commercegate.com and Brad Eells can be reached at beells@commercegate.com.

11 May 2011

CommerceGate to Sponsor Eurowebtainment in Majorca

Barcelona, Spain (May 11, 2011) - International payment solution provider CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com) is excited to announce that they will be supporting the Eurowebtainment trade show as a Gold Partner. CommerceGate looks forward to attending the show to be held at the Hotel Melia de Mar of Majorca, Spain May 18-20, 2011.

The Eurowebtainment show, which has been steadily growing in size and importance, is expected to have a strong international focus, making it the perfect setting for CommerceGate to highlight their global payment services. As more and more webmasters and business owners think about taking their business worldwide, industry veterans such as CommerceGate can be tapped into to pursue this process.

“It is important to us to support the growing European conference market, and Eurowebtainment is one of the top shows in the space. It provides education, fosters innovation and focuses on networking. We want to use this opportunity to help webmasters take their business from local to international, as well as international businesses looking to expand their consumer reach globally,” says Lucas Dominic, European Chief Operations Officer at CommerceGate. CommerceGate, with offices and billing platforms in Barcelona, Los Angeles and Miami, has a strong track record in helping European companies achieve global success.

European and US based webmasters can benefit from the services that CommerceGate provides, both nationally and internationally. Webmasters who work with CommerceGate can accept payments in more than 40 currencies, as well as all the popular alternative payments options available. Other important tools include a state of the art affiliate program, geo-targeting, multi-lingual payment forms and 24/7/365 end user support in all major languages.

According to Mr. Dominic, “One of the keys to international success is working with a billing partner that has both local and international experience. At CommerceGate, we provide our partners with the tools and expertise to support their success in Europe, the US and Worldwide. We will be at Eurowebtainment to let the attendees know that CommerceGate provides the most cost-effective, secure and trustworthy payment solutions available. We hope to see you all there!” To meet with a CommerceGate representative at the show, email sales@commercegate.com. For a look at their global billing options, visit www.solutions.commercegate.com.

07 April 2011

CommerceGate Global Billing Services Highlighted at ad:tech san francisco

Barcelona, Spain (April 07, 2011) – The US and EU-based Internet Payments Service Provider CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com) will be returning as exhibitor at the upcoming ad:tech San Francisco show to showcase their comprehensive global billing services.

Attendees of ad:tech can visit booth #1815 to get a preview of how a global billing partner can provide merchants with the kind of payment processing support that will yield the highest returns and most risk protection available today. Ad:tech San Francisco features the industry's most entrepreneurial and innovative marketers and takes place April 12-13 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

The show provides CommerceGate the unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with 300+ influential, leading-edge businesses and experts and offer them an exclusive look at their unique IPSP, proprietary gateway, ISO and anti-fraud services. “At CommerceGate, we pride ourselves in providing the most innovative and reliable IPSP and PSP options. Ad:tech connects us with growing businesses and provides a platform to share the exciting tools and best billing practices we offer in order to enable greater profitability and protection,” said CEO Bjorn Skarlen. “Our goal is our merchants’ success.

With long-term industry experience, powerful fraud protection tools, technological advancements and a sharp focus on the client’s needs, CommerceGate continually proves itself to be a crucial partner in sustaining longevity for our clients. We hope you will come visit our booth at ad:tech and let us show you how we can increase your revenue and maximize your business!” With an endless amount of payment options available for both the US and International markets, every merchant can take advantage of CommerceGate’s global billing services.

Clients know they are in good hands with account options such as PreScreening services that scrub out fraud before it is processed, customer service that is available 24/7/365 and setup that has them up and running in just a matter of days. The team at CommerceGate will be in full force at ad:tech SF this year to educate merchants first hand on the variety of billing solutions available and how they can put CommerceGate solutions to work for their business.

To meet with CommerceGate at the show, email sales@commercegate.com. For a look at their global billing options, visit booth #1815 at ad:tech SF, and for a more in-depth look at all the services that CommerceGate provides, visit www.solutions.commercegate.com.

23 March 2011

CommerceGate Heats Up The Phoenix Forum!

Barcelona, Spain (March 23, 2011) – CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com) will be making their mark on The Phoenix Forum this year, with a Gold Sponsorship, panel discussion participation, and a co-sponsorship of the Late Night Poker suite parties. CommerceGate would like to invite all Phoenix Forum attendees to come and mingle with their Brand Ambassadors and draw your lucky hand with an IPSP that bets on YOU!

Late Night Poker is taking place Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights March 31- April 2 inside Suite 2038 of the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, each night will start at 9PM and run until 4AM. Co-hosting alongside CommerceGate is CECash, Smashbucks and Adultcentro. The legendary event will feature high stakes tables as well as low stakes tables for beginners and an open bar and lounge for those coming to watch the action.

As Gold Sponsor of The Phoenix Forum, CommerceGate is bringing to the attendees the opportunity to get educated on the global billing services that CommerceGate provides to their merchant clients. Also providing much needed education on the billing industry as a whole, Partner and Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing Cathy Beardsley will join the panel “Attrition or Evolution? Financial Stabilities and the Effect on Monetization” taking place on Friday, April 1 inside Room Palm E at 11:15AM.

“Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we can provide anyone, whether they are new to the industry, or a long time veteran,” said Beardsley. “We are all faced with the global changes occurring right now, and I want to make sure we provide the most information and the highest reliability as a payment service provider you can trust. Our sales and management team will be in full force and looking forward to speaking with every attendee of the Phoenix Forum. We hope to see you all at the Late Night Poker suite!”

For more information on all of the services offered through the ComerceGate family of companies, CommerceGate Barcelona, DHD Media, and SegPay, visit www.solutions.commercegate.com. To schedule a meeting with a CommerceGate Sales Director, email sales@commercegate.com or meet up with them at The Phoenix Forum.

23 February 2011

CommerceGate Wraps Up Barcelona Summit

Barcelona, Spain (February 23, 2011) – International payment processor CommerceGate (www.commercegate.com) was pleased to support the Barcelona Summit as a sponsor, and maintained a high profile throughout the show by contributing expertise to the billing panel and organizing several events, culminating with the Open House held at the CommerceGate headquarters, just a stone’s throw away from the show venue.

The fourth installment of the Barcelona Summit took place on February 18th to 21st in the Miramar Hotel in Barcelona. The show was bigger than ever, with over 500 visitors representing all parts of the online entertainment industry.
“Sponsoring The Barcelona Summit is important to us,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “This is an important show, both for European and International webmasters. As an international billing provider with offices in Barcelona, this is a great opportunity for us to meet clients and potential customers from all over the world.”

The sponsorship followed shortly after CommerceGate – DHD Media won the “Billing Company of the Year – Merchant Services” Award at the 2011 XBIZ Awards held on February 9th in Los Angeles. Skarlen remarked that “Winning this award was a great honor for us, and with the Barcelona Summit taking place so soon afterwards, it was a great opportunity to showcase our products and demonstrate the unique advantages our billing solutions have for our clients, which is what won us the award.”

On February 20th, show participants were invited to visit the CommerceGate headquarters in Barcelona for a chance to take a look inside one of the biggest payment processors in the industry. It was a popular event with many key industry people in attendance.

“At CommerceGate, our aim is to work closely with our clients to assist them in growing their profits through our knowledge and service, so this was the perfect time to invite the industry to one of our offices to learn more about us and what sets us apart from other billing companies. It was great to see so many people there,” Skarlen continued.

CommerceGate is a global billing company servicing the US and EU markets from their offices in Barcelona, Miami and Los Angeles. Through their CommerceGate, DHD Media and SegPay platforms they provide bespoke IPSP, Gateway and Direct Merchant accounts to online businesses. For more information visit www.solutions.commercegate.com or contact sales@commercegate.com

For more information on The Barcelona Summit, please visit www.thebarcelonasummit.com.

14 February 2011

CommerceGate Celebrates With a Big Win at the XBIZ Awards

Los Angeles, CA (February 10, 2011) – Leading US and international billing provider CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com) celebrated a victory at the 2011 XBIZ Awards on Wednesday, February 9th, with the award for “Billing Company of the Year – Merchant Services” going to the CommerceGate – DHD Media Platform.

The 2011 XBIZ Awards was a night to honor the leaders in the adult business-to-business and consumer spaces. Receiving two separate nominations, the other being CommerceGate-SegPay who was nominated in the category of “Billing Company of the Year-IPSP,” CommerceGate was extremely appreciative of all the support they have received from the industry as a whole. The continued integration and streamlining of the DHD Media, SegPay and CommerceGate platforms has allowed the company to go to market in a unique way with a complete product offering ranging from full service IPSP with Affiliate Management to various levels of Gateway and Customized Services.  As such, CommerceGate has differentiated itself with an acute ability to adapt to each client’s growth needs, and offer the right solution to best fit them.

“We are so thankful to all those that voted for us at the XBIZ Awards,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “2010 was a very productive year for us and it so gratifying to have that honored by the industry. We look forward to 2011 and providing even more options and features to our clientele, such as the launch of our new affiliate management system that unify all our platforms. We are driven forward constantly by our mission to provide the best in service, security, throughput and ease of use. Our dedication is to our wonderful clients, colleagues and friends who continually support our efforts.”

CommerceGate provides the leading merchant payment systems with the best banking relationships, the highest throughput with customized risk management and traffic analysis, and the most robust support team to give any merchant uniquely tailored services in order to reduce fraud and chargebacks, while increasing revenue. CommerceGate would like to thank XBIZ, the industry and the other award winners.

For more information on CommerceGate’s IPSP and Merchant Services, visit www.solutions.commercegate.com or email sales@commercegate.com.

10 February 2011

CommerceGate wins Billing Company of the Year - Merchant Services Award at XBiz 2011

International payment solution provider CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com) received two nominations for the prestigious XBIZ Awards 2011. The nominations were Billing Company of the Year – IPSP for CommerceGate SegPay and Billing Company of the Year - Merchant Services for CommerceGate DHD Media.

At the ceremony last night, CommerceGate won in the category Best Billing Company -Merchant Services for our CommerceGate - DHD Media platform.

We thank everybody who voted for us and all of our partners and clients who have helped make us what we are today, one of the industry's top billing companies!

05 January 2011

CommerceGate nominated for two XBIZ Awards in Payment Processing

International payment solution provider CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com) has received two nominations for the prestigious XBIZ Awards 2011. The nominations include Billing Company of the Year – IPSP for CommerceGate SegPay and Billing Company of the Year - Merchant Services for CommerceGate DHD Media.

CommerceGate formed a strategic alliance with DHD Media of Los Angeles and SegPay of Miami in 2008 and since then the companies have been steadily brought closer together under the CommerceGate brand umbrella, maximizing the synergy and flexibility in the payment processing solutions they offer to clients both in the United States and Europe.

CommerceGate, DHD Media and SegPay won the special XBIZ “Strategic Partnership of the Year” award in 2009 and all three companies have also had several nominations in the online billing award categories over the past few years. The CommerceGate companies have been expanding rapidly both in the US and Europe and today they have one of the most dynamic payment processing offerings on the market.

“We are very excited that the industry recognizes us as a leading provider both in the IPSP and Merchant Services fields. Over the past two years we have worked diligently to bring together the strengths of CommerceGate, DHD Media and SegPay to create a one stop shop for all payment processing needs, both in the US and Europe, and I think these two nominations show we have succeeded.” says Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate.

CommerceGate is a leading online payment processing provider offering unique value added services and tools for merchants to succeed both locally and globally through their CommerceGate, DHD Media and SegPay platforms. In just a matter of days, merchants can be fully integrated with a perfect fit payment platform with the dedicated service, throughput, security and ease of use that has been the recipe for CommerceGate’s success and rapid growth over the past five years. For more information on CommerceGate global payment processing solutions, please contact sales@commercegate.com

 

03 January 2011

CommerceGate to sponsor CEO Dinner at the InterNEXT Expo 2011 in Las Vegas

Los Angeles, USA (January 4th, 2011) - International payment solution provider CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com) will sponsor the CEO Dinner at InterNEXT Expo on Sunday January 9th 2011, 8:00pm-10:30pm, at the prestigious Tao Asian Bistro and Nightclub.

The dinner is for C-Level executives only and provides the perfect setting for industry leaders to meet and network in an informal yet stylish environment. CommerceGate is pleased to celebrate the start of the New Year in the industry by bringing everyone together for a night of entertainment and an opportunity to enhance their business opportunities. With so many important people from a wide variety of online market segments present, the CEO dinner is the event at InterNEXT Forum that industry leaders and decision makers will not want to miss.

"We are looking forward to the show; it's always a great experience and an important event in our calendar. Sponsoring a key event like the CEO dinner gives us an opportunity to share our continuing success with our partners, clients and important people in the industry," said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. "We always want to take good care of our clients and getting the opportunity to meet new people is always important to us. We have a lot of clients both from the US and Europe in attendance at the show, and this is a great opportunity for everyone to get together and meet the teams from our offices in Los Angeles, Miami and Barcelona while enjoying a great event in a nice relaxed atmosphere. It’s going to be a fantastic night!”

CommerceGate is a leading online payment processing provider offering unique value added services and tools for merchants to succeed both locally and globally through their CommerceGate, DHD Media and SegPay platforms. In just a matter of days, merchants can be fully integrated with a perfect fit payment platform with the dedicated service, throughput, security and ease of use that has been the recipe for CommerceGate’s success and rapid growth over the past five years. For more information on CommerceGate global payment processing solutions, please contact sales@commercegate.com

 

03 December 2010

CommerceGate New Prescreening Service Allows Merchants to Reduce Chargebacks Substantially

Los Angeles, USA (December 2nd, 2010) - International payment solution provider CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com) has implemented a new prescreening service to aid online merchants to dramatically reduce chargebacks and declines costs. This powerful tool will help merchants manage and streamline their accounts for optimal payment processing, regardless of which gateway they use.

CommerceGate’s prescreening services are being offered to all merchants that utilize the DHD platform. Webmasters can utilize this transactional prescreening no matter which gateway they choose. It also works with cascading billing and allows clients with their own merchant accounts to add state of the art services from a world leader in risk management to their own proprietary join process.

“Our proprietary processing services have saved our clients many thousands of dollars by reducing the number of refunds and chargebacks they have faced over the years,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “We understand that some merchants prefer to handle their processing in-house or have chosen other quality companies to add in their billing cascades - this new suite of prescreening services is designed to allow every merchant to take advantage of our risk management services to help reduce fees and adhere to Card Association compliance ratios.

The greatest benefit of CommerceGate prescreening is that it allows merchants to avoid fraudulent charges by visitors, chronic chargeback perpetrators and declined transactions, before sending the data through and being assessed fees or having negative outcomes counted against their merchant chargeback threshold. The total cost of prescreening is far less than that of declines and chargebacks that could harm your merchant account if they reach levels above those set by the card association or bank.

Merchants can receive this scrubbing advice from CommerceGate without blocking the transaction process, giving webmasters the ability to analyze the report and manually scrub out only the transactions they choose to void. This unique prescreening service is the only one of its kind offered to merchants utilizing other processors. It is the newest example in a long list of tools designed to help merchants manage their processing needs and secure their longevity in the marketplace.

For more information about these pre-screening services visit solutions.commercegate.com, email sales@commercegate.com or call 1-800-996-0398 to arrange a full demonstration.

 

02 August 2010

CommerceGate Ramps Up For the AVN Show in Florida

Barcelona, Spain (August 02, 2010) –The new AVN Show is coming to Hollywood, FL August 5-8, and CommerceGate will be out in full force, supporting the show as a sponsor  and meeting up with industry professionals and clients. Commercegate will be sponsoring the Meet Market event taking place in the Atlantic Ballroom of the Westin Diplomat Hotel on August 5, 2010 from 5-7 PM. The Meet Market will give all attendees a chance to meet, network and get more information on CommerceGate’s many new developments.

One of these developments includes their continued integration of Webbilling, a solution that gives clients EU Direct Debit in Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, UK and Spain. With only 23% of European shoppers owning a credit card, a huge segment of the consumer population is unable to process via traditional Visa or MasterCard transactions. Adding this direct debit option to any merchant’s payment lineup can increase European traffic up to five times over.

The Webbilling option will be rolling out to all CommerceGate platforms this year, and implementing it is as easy as three clicks. The CommerceGate team invites everyone out to their Meet Market for a cocktail and to learn more about the EU direct debit option as well as all of the value added services of the CommerceGate platform.

You can also take advantage of the opportunity to get informed about the latest news concerning the billing industry with CommerceGate’s Senior VP of Sales Cathy Beardsley as a panelist for the “Alternative Billing Strategies” and “Living with Visa” seminars taking place from 1-2 PM and 2-3 PM on Saturday, August 7, 2010.

“We are looking forward to seeing what this new AVN show will hold,” said Cathy Beardsley, SVP of CommerceGate. “Our Direct Debit option is just one of the features we offer that can help webmasters increase their revenue and offer additional security in this ever-changing market. We hope you will stop by our table at the Meet Market on Thursday to enjoy a drink – or two – on us!”

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet up with the CommerceGate team while you are in Florida. To schedule a meeting with a CommerceGate representative ahead of time, email sales@commercegate.com.

15 July 2010

CommerceGate Adds Mac & Bumble, Twistys to Portfolio

LOS ANGELES — Internet payment service provider CommerceGate announced today that it has added Mac & Bumble and Twistys to its portfolio of sites.

The company said that since its strategic alliance with SegPay and DHD Media it has gained the ability to expand its U.S. IPSP options and services.

CommerceGate CEO Bjorn Skarlen said, “Webmasters will be seeing significantly higher conversion rates on consumer transactions through U.S. banks via CommerceGate’s U.S. merchant solutions. With that in mind, we are thrilled to add Twistys and Mac & Bumble to our growing portfolio of U.S. clients and we look forward to working closely with these two adult online giants and grow their business through both of our U.S.-based platforms.”

The company maintained that it can offer clients the advantage of having access to two unique U.S. IPSP solutions through a single point of contact.

“With recent changes in E.U. VAT legislation, as well as the news of the larger E.U. acquirers stepping away from high-risk merchant accounts, more webmasters are choosing to move their processing back to the U.S. and the traditional IPSP model, utilizing the flexible IPSP services that CommerceGate provides,” the company stated.

“Twistys will be taking full advantage of the security that CommerceGate is known for through their multiple IPSP solutions. We know that they can handle all our transactions without worry and that our customers’ information will be in good hands, ” Twistys owner Shap said.

Torrey Roberts, CEO of Mac & Bumble, agreed and said, “CommerceGate will allow us to diversify and reduce risk for our merchant account. They were quick and efficient in getting us up and running and that counts for quite a bit in times when every moment means another dollar.”

More information from CommerceGate or email sales@commercegate.com.

Full article: http://www.xbiz.com/news/122829

22 June 2010

2much.net, CommerceGate to Offer Customers More Services

MONTREAL — Turnkey webcam site provider 2much.net now offers customers a wider array of services thanks to its association with CommerceGate and its US IPSP solution.

Founder Mark Prince said, "We're thrilled to finally be working with CommerceGate on the SegPay platform.”Using CommerceGate's SegPay platform with their "complete video chat solution," LiveCamNetwork 3.1, Prince acknowledges, is "less expensive for us as well as providing the flexibility to offer alternatives to our customers."

"Another great advantage of using CommerceGate with a LiveCamNetwork-powered site is the combination of its integrated fraud filters with our own AHMAD scrub system," Prince said.

CommerceGate CEO Bjorn Skarlen said, "We are excited about the opportunity to work with LCN and 2much. The CommerceGate US IPSP solution provides clients with two unique IPSP accounts through a single processing relationship. Taking advantage of our flexibility has allowed LCN to now invoice their clients with our payment system as well as process transactions for their live cam network."

CommerceGate and 2much will both be in attendance at this year's of Qwebec Expo August 27-29.

16 April 2010

CommerceGate to Exhibit at ad:tech San Francisco

Los Angeles, CA – Leading global provider of secure online payment processing solutions, CommerceGate (www.CommerceGate.com), is gearing up to exhibit at the upcoming ad:tech San Francisco trade show taking place April 19-21 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

CommerceGate will be unveiling their Internet Payment Service Provider (IPSP) and Payment Gatewayt services as a first time exhibitor at the show. The ad:tech San Francisco conference brings together digital marketers and advertisers from across the globe.

The show floor allows companies like CommerceGate the opportunity to meet with prospective clients from a wide range of businesses and provides the vehicle by which they can show the benefits of their state of the art processing solutions first hand. CommerceGate will be showcasing their secure and robust processing solution that eliminates the need for merchants to risk having their own accounts through banks.

Merchants can rest easy knowing that CommerceGate is a registered IPSP with several acquiring banks and with the Card Associations, therefore all payments are carefully screened for fraudulent activity and full liability is taken on by CommerceGate. For those merchants that are already processing on their merchant account, CommerceGate’s payment gateway solution unbundles the suite of services associated with the IPSP, allowing merchants to pick and choose the services that their business requires.

“We are excited to be first time exhibitors at the show,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “Our services are a great fit for merchants that have been in long standing with online processing, or who are just launching an online sales program and do not have the resources to support taking transactions online. We know the difference we can make for online merchants and are excited to demonstrate that at the show.”

CommerceGate stands apart from the competition with their value added services that are packaged with their processing solutions. In just a matter of days, merchants can be fully integrated with the CommerceGate payment platform, which includes customer service, risk management, recurring billing, data storage, shopping cart technology, multi-currency payment solutions, and alternative payment solutions such as online checks and European Direct Debit, as well as online tools that help merchants manage the day-to-day of business.

CommerceGate makes it easy for all online businesses to start, run and succeed in the quickest and most effective manner. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the CommerceGate team at Booth #6350 at the ad-tech San Francisco show. To set up a meeting with an Account Expert, email sales@commercegate.com, and for more information about the payment solutions that can increase your bottom line, visit www.solutions.commercegate.com. .

21 January 2010

CommerceGate Announces Diamond Sponsorship of the Barcelona Summit 2010

We are proud to sponsor the second installment of The Barcelona Summit that takes place at the five-star ME Hotel in Barcelona, Spain on 19 – 21 February, 2010. Building on the success of last year’s show, visitors can expect an international mix of decision makers in the online adult entertainment industry. The organizers are looking to bring together over 450 sponsors, participants, webmasters and affiliates during the three day event.

“Sponsoring The Barcelona Summit was an easy decision,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “This is a very important show, both for European and International webmasters. As an international billing provider with offices in Barcelona, this is the perfect opportunity for us to meet with clients and potential customers from all over the world.”

With the recent volatility in the online billing marketplace, the Barcelona Summit will help bring to light the issues facing the adult entertainment industry, focusing on the risks and opportunities faced by webmasters worldwide.

“This is an exciting time in our industry when things are moving quickly, so it is important to always be prepared for change. At CommerceGate, we know the importance of safeguarding the revenue streams of our clients. Over the years we have created strong multiple banking relationships and redundant platforms to utilize when needed.”

This sponsorship announcement comes following the production of a very successful VIP event held at the recent Internext show in Las Vegas on January 11. Over a hundred and fifty very special clients and colleagues of CommerceGate enjoyed the plush atmosphere of the Fireside Lounge in the highly popular Playboy Club at the Palms Hotel & Casino. Guests had the opportunity to mingle, network and enjoy open premium bar served by Playboy Bunnies. The team would like to thank everyone who attended for being a part of CommerceGate.

CommerceGate is an industry leading Payment Processing Solutions Provider on a global scale that has seen exceptional growth. With many banking relationships, they offer a wide variety of third party and direct merchant account solutions.

Skarlen continues: “Our strong banking connections allow us to tailor our solutions to fit each of our clients’ business models, and in the event that one bank cannot process for a client, we are able to switch seamlessly to one of our other partners without any disruption to their processing needs. Payment processing with CommerceGate is one of the most stable and reliable solutions on the market. Our clients know that no matter what happens, their sites can stay open for business 24/7/365, protected and ready for any event.”

With webmasters experiencing firsthand the dangers of depending on only one bank, this is sure to be good news for the industry in a time where stability and safety is a prime concern and high on the agenda at The Barcelona Summit 2010. For more information about Barcelona Summit, visit www.thebarcelonasummit.com .

27 November 2009

CommerceGate Showcases Powerful Processing Solutions at Affiliate Convention LA

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/27/09 -- CommerceGate will be attending the upcoming Affiliate Convention tradeshow in Los Angeles from December 3rd to December 4th, 2009, and exhibiting their award-winning leading edge online processing solutions. CommerceGate is a certified Internet Payment Service Provider in the United States and European Union offering level 1 PCI compliant payment processing used by many of the largest digital consumer websites in the world. Read more here

23 November 2009

New Newsletter Released

Our November Newsletter is now available.
Sign up by sending an email to news@commercegate.com. You can also view the newsletter online here.

26 October 2009

VISA Sets New Software Standards

Vulnerable payment applications are a major cause of credit card fraud.
Visa has announced global requirements for financial institutions to ensure merchant customers and agents use secure payment applications. With the requirements, payment application providers and service providers must not store prohibited data elements and adhere to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Payment Application Data. CommerceGate has the highest level of PCI compliance and welcomes this change.

Internet payment services provider CommerceGate renewed its certification as a Level 1 PCI-DSS compliant merchant in late July. "We are very proud to continue to operate at the highest level of PCI compliance,” CommerceGate CEO Bjorn Skarlen said in an earlier report. “It makes perfect business sense to us, as we strive to offer the safest and best solutions on the market. Our certification demonstrates our dedication to maximum security and anti-fraud measures, and it is good to be able to show that our hard work is really paying off."
Read the full article here

23 October 2009

CommerceGate featured in XBIZ

CommerceGate sets its Sights on U.S. Markets
There is an interesting feature on CommerceGate with an interview of Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate, where you can learn more about our Credit Card Processing solutiosn, the philosphy behind our business model and our plans for the future in the US Market.
Read the full feature here

30 September 2009

Get Direct Debit Payments for Your Website!

The current billing situation in Europe:
Only about 23% of Europeans own a credit card. This means you and your clients are not able to bill approximately 77% of European customers. This is an enormous portion of the market that is inaccessible to you right now. We expect that you could increase your European revenue 4 to 5 times or more! Europeans are very reluctant to use their credit cards and not only on the Internet. It is a cultural thing. Almost 100% of Europeans have a bank account!

Our concept:
We would like your company to offer your webmasters and their users European direct debit. You still handle all credit card transactions and all other payment methods with your current solutions and use CommerceGate direct debit as an additional integrated service, without any implementation needs on the webmaster side.

We offer to manage the entire direct debit process for your company. We would handle all transactions for direct debit, from withdrawing the money from bank accounts to managing dunning letters (in association with local attorneys) and collections. You would offer the payouts to your clients/webmasters.

The entire service would be integrated into your system as a white label solution, so it would appear that you offer the service to your clients. Nobody needs to know that CommerceGate is involved.

Request more information here to learn about Direct Debit!

 

15 July 2009

CommerceGate Renews Level One PCI Compliance

Online Payment Processor CommerceGate announced that it has renewed the certification as a level 1 PCI compliant merchant after successfully meeting all the recently increased requirements for accreditation set forth by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council. The standard was created to help organizations that process card payments prevent credit card fraud through increased controls around data and its exposure to compromise.

“We are very proud to continue to operate at the highest level of PCI compliance. It makes perfect business sense to us, as we strive to offer the safest and best solutions on the market,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “This demonstrates our dedication to maximum security and anti-fraud measures, and it is good to be able to show that our hard work is really paying off.”

The PCI Data Security Standard is a comprehensive security standard that includes strict requirements for security management, policies, procedures, network architecture, software design and other critical protective measures. This comprehensive standard helps organizations proactively protect sensitive customer account information.

In addition to PCI compliance, CommerceGate also offers 3D Secure transactions where needed to increase end user confidence and security. “The more trust we can inspire in the end user, the better. Knowing that their credit card information and money are safe means that customers are more confident signing up and also likely to spend more money per transaction, which in turn will improve the profits of our clients,” said Skarlen.

3D Secure is used as an added layer of security for online credit and debit card transactions. It was developed by Visa to improve the security of Internet payments and offered to customers as the Verified by Visa service. Services based on the protocol have also been adopted by MasterCard, under the name MasterCard SecureCode, and by JCB International as J/Secure.

“We have put a lot of resources into developing our processing solutions so that we can continue to offer the most secure transactions possible and minimize fraud, while still maximizing the throughput and revenue for our clients. Promoting trust is something we all benefit from,” said Skarlen.
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14 July 2009

CommerceGate Sponsors the Mix and Meet Market at Internext

The annual Internext Summer show is being held from August 7th to 9th at the Westin Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The Atlantic Ballroom will be buzzing with energy as industry leaders gather on the evening of Friday August 7th for the Mix and Meet Market Happy Hour sponsored by CommerceGate.

CommerceGate is an industry leading Billing Solutions Provider on a global scale and is pleased to be able to enhance the opportunities of so many people in the industry by bringing them together for a night of entertainment and casual networking. With many industry decision-makers from a wide variety of adult market segments in attendance, the Mix and Meet Market promises to be a highlight of the show.

CommerceGate will be sponsoring the Happy Hour bar provided during the event and looks forward to meeting with everyone at their table during the sponsor market as well. "We are looking forward to the show; it's always a great experience. Sponsoring an event like Internext gives us an opportunity to share our continuing success with many people in the industry," said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. "Taking care of clients and seeing new people is always important to us, and with our company servicing accounts nationally from our offices in LA and Miami as well as internationally from Barcelona, the Mix and Meet Market is a perfect place to see everyone again. It's my hope that everyone who attends enjoys themselves while getting to know each other better and meeting new people."

The ability to offer multicurrency processing options, exclusive and multiple banking relationships, 24/7 support in multiple languages and time zones, coupled with a knowledge of every aspect of Direct Merchant Accounts and third party processing has made CommerceGate the obvious choice for premium brands, as seen from recent deals made with Playboy UK and CECash.
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CECash Partners with CommerceGate for Payment Processing

CommerceGate, the leading provider of international Payment Processing Services with unparalleled global capabilities is proud to announce that the premiere affiliate network CECash (www.cecash.com) has chosen CommerceGate to fulfill their billing and processing needs. This new relationship allows CECash to utilize the comprehensive solutions offered by CommerceGate and strategic partners DHD Media and SegPay.  

Over the past eleven years, CECash has established a reputation for creating innovative sites that generate enhanced profits for their webmasters. Custom tailored marketing campaigns, seamless integration, higher throughput and professional support has set CECash apart from their competitors and has lead to their longevity in the space.   

With services provided in multiple time zones, diverse international processing platforms and customer and client services available 24/7 globally, CommerceGate has the tools and resources that consistently exceed their clients’ expectations. They offer multicurrency payment options for consumers wishing to use any one of eleven different currencies along with exclusive and redundant banking relationships to make CommerceGate the right choice for the industry leaders.

“We are thrilled to be working with CECash and handling their billing needs” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “The development of these top-tier partnerships increases our presence in the US; we look forward to our continued growth and will always strive to maintain the highest standard of services to meet our client’s individual needs.”

“We have spent much time on billing issues over the years and know that CommerceGate will handle our company’s processing with great care. They have consistently proven themselves to us showing they can provide the service and support we expect,” says Ardy of CECash

To make an appointment to meet with one of their experienced sales associates, or to get more information on what CommerceGate’s award-winning services can do to increase your bottom line, please visit solutions.commercegate.com or email sales@commercegate.com.
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CommerceGate Partners With Playboy UK as Exclusive Processor

CommerceGate (www.ComerceGate.com), an industry-leading IPSP on a global scale with unprecedented processing power within the international and US markets, is happy to announce that Playboy UK has chosen the company as their preferred Credit Card processor. This new partnership allows Playboy UK to leverage their powerful brand along with the payment processing advantages that CommerceGate provide in the European market.

Playboy UK has re-launched their flagship website to include a wide range of content ranging from entertainment news to life and style editorial as well as social networking elements in My Playboy. However, the website remains true to its heritage and contains vast archives of the most beautiful women in the world. It is through CommerceGate’s processor that visitors are able to gain unlimited access to Playboy’s archives stretching back to the 1950’s.

The ability to utilize CommerceGate’s diverse international processing platforms, multicurrency payment options for consumers in any one of eleven different currencies, exclusive banking relationships, wide geographical coverage, first-rate customer support in multiple time zones and a knowledge base covering every aspect of IPSP third party processing made, CommerceGate the easy choice for Playboy UK.

“We are honored and excited to be working with Playboy UK. They have always been considered one of the elite programs in our industry and they have chosen to partner with us, the elite in payment processing,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “It’s great recognition of all the hard work we have done to become one of the leading processors in Europe and the US. We look forward to building upon this growing relationship and all the great things to come in 2009.”

“The Playboy brand represents fun, romance and aspiration to men and women all over the world,” said Richard Gale, Director of Marketing, Playboy UK.  “With this re-launch, we’re underscoring the heritage of our brand and are very pleased to be working closely with CommerceGate to ensure our members receive the best possible service."
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CommerceGate wins Strategic Partnership of The Year Award

Three-time XBIZ Award nominee excels by leveraging alliances with similar firms and banks.

DUBLIN, Ireland — Payment processor CommerceGate has won a prestigious award at the XBiz Awards 2009. The Strategic Alliance of The Year award went to CommerceGate and partners DHD Media and SegPay. The three companies joined forces in 2008 and has since then made a real impact in online billing.

The companies core business is based around multiple banking relationships associated with their strategic partners. Among the services carried are redundant processing systems, advanced security and integrated proprietary fraud filters that ensure safe and secure transactions.

“CommerceGate can now offer a full global solution with the infrastructure, technical ingenuity and secure banking relationships to compete at the highest level,” a company spokesperson told XBIZ.

“Commerce Gate has been nominated three times for Billing Company of The Year and we are very proud of that fact,” said Bjorn Skarlen, CEO of CommerceGate. “Our strategic partnership with DHD Media and SegPay has only strengthened that position while giving the industry, as a whole, a time tested alternative to the status quo. "We are very happy for the adult industry to acknowledge the value of our strategic partnership by giving us the Strategic Alliance of the Year award" said Skarlen.

The company has client service offices in California, Florida and Barcelona, with 24/7 customer service departments in Canada, Panama, Philippines, Spain and the U.S.
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