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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

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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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