Payment solutions for local authorities and unitaries
We understand the unique challenges faced by county councils, district councils and unitary authorities when it comes to managing payments efficiently and securely. Our comprehensive suite of local government payment solutions is designed to streamline income management processes and ensure a user-friendly experience for your staff and your citizens.
Our seamless, modular payment system can help your local authority to maximise revenue streams, achieve significant cost reductions and deliver stronger end-to-end efficiency when taking payments – so your teams can focus less on admin issues and more on providing value to local communities.
Payment solutions for local authorities: Choice and flexibility for your citizens
Our payment solutions for local authorities are specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of your sector, enabling councils and local authorities to effortlessly implement a reliable payment processing system.
Each council has unique requirements when it comes to payment processing, which is why we have ensured our payment solutions are customisable, so that you can tailor the system to your specific needs.
Whether it's integrating with existing systems or supporting multiple payment channels, our software can be tailored to meet the demands of your council, ensuring a seamless and efficient payment experience.
PCI Compliant status across all our payment channels
Secure and compliant local authority payments
We understand that security and compliance are top priorities for you, which is why our payment solutions adhere to the highest industry standards, ensuring your transactions are secure and protected against fraud. Our advanced encryption technology and tokenisation methods guarantee the confidentiality of sensitive information, providing peace of mind for both your organization, citizens and communities.
Income management systems for local authorities
Collect and accept payments across a wide range of channels and view your transactions in a single portal. Embracing digital payment methods mean you can reduce the administrative burden associated with manual processes, such as handling cash or paper checks. With our user-friendly interfaces and intuitive payment portals, citizens and tenants can conveniently make payments how they want.
Payment solutions to drive revenue, meet compliance and improve efficiency.
Speak to one of our payment advisors to improve your payment collections.
What sets this team apart is their track record of success. Already providing payment solutions to three former district councils, they had received rave reviews from these existing users. With such positive feedback, Northumberland County Council knew they were making the right choice.
Why choose us as your payments partner?
Choose from lots of ways to pay
No matter how your citizens prefer to pay, our flexible digital service means you can find a solution that works for them. Receive online, mobile, telephone, automated, kiosk, face-to-face payments and more.
Protect your funds
Our leading fraud platform means there’s one less thing to worry about. All of our modules come with fraud identification and verification systems to keep the money at the heart of your community safe – making us the smart choice for a secure Local Government payment solution.
Avoid disruption
Keep your current back-office system in place with payment modules that integrate seamlessly. No expensive gateway migrations and no need to transfer data from one system to another. So you can get clear on your cash-flow with real-time updates, insight and reporting.
Keep payments simple
As the first UK payments processor to launch Open Banking to the public sector, we help organisations get paid in real-time, lower their costs, reduce fraud risks and improve reconciliation. And our modules are constantly upgraded, to keep them future-proofed.
Ready to start getting paid?
Give your organisation the stability and freedom it needs to drive higher levels of growth by seamlessly automating your payment processes.
Every payment made easy
As the experts, we’re on hand to help you manage your payments across our range of hassle-free solutions.
Direct Debit
Simplify recurring payments with our reliable and flexible direct debit solutions. Automate billing processes and enjoy hassle-free collections, ensuring a steady cash flow.
SEPA Direct Debit: Streamline European payments
Simplify cross-border transactions with our SEPA Direct Debit solution. Automate recurring payments, enhance cash flow, and reduce admin overhead. Offer customers a convenient, reliable payment method across 36 SEPA countries for increased loyalty.
Online Payments
Seamlessly integrate our online payments solution into your e-commerce platform. Offer your customers a secure and convenient way to make purchases, increasing conversion rates and customer loyalty.
On-Demand Pay
Enable your customers to make payments on their own terms with our on-demand payments solution. Whether it's for services, subscriptions, or purchases, our platform ensures a smooth and instant payment experience.
Multi-channel payments
Deliver a consistent payment experience across multiple channels with our omnichannel payments solution. Seamlessly integrate online, in-store, and mobile payments, providing your customers with flexibility and convenience.
Open Banking Payments
Embrace the future of banking with our open banking payments solution. Harness the power of APIs to securely connect with your customers' bank accounts, enabling fast and secure transactions.
Phone Payments
Embrace the future of banking with our open banking payments solution. Harness the power of APIs to securely connect with your customers' bank accounts, enabling fast and secure transactions.
Face to Face Payments
Simplify in-person transactions with our face-to-face payments solution. Whether it's through a traditional point-of-sale system or a mobile device, our platform ensures secure and efficient payment processing.
Direct Credit
Take full control and make your outgoing payment transfers accurately and efficiently, with one of the most secure and trusted payment methods.
Unlock Your Revenue Potential and Safeguard Your Payments
With our revenue maximisation tools and solutions, you can optimise your income management, enhance payment security, mitigate fraud and risk, and ensure robust identification and verification. Our goal is to empower your business to maximize revenue and thrive in the payments industry.
Income Management
Our software enables you to maximise your revenue by accelerating your cash flow. With advanced tools and features, you can ensure timely and efficient payment processing, reducing payment delays and improving your overall financial performance.
Fraud and Risk Management
Our software includes powerful fraud and risk management capabilities. We provide comprehensive solutions to help you identify and mitigate potential risks, detect fraudulent activities, and protect your business from financial losses.
Identification and Verification Solutions
We offer advanced identification and verification solutions to ensure the authenticity of your customers. Our software enables you to verify customer identities, validate their information, and comply with regulatory requirements. By implementing our solutions, you can enhance trust, minimize risk, and streamline your onboarding processes.
Payment Security
We prioritise the security of your payment transactions. Our software is equipped with robust security features to safeguard customer data and prevent fraudulent activities. By employing encryption techniques and following industry best practices, we ensure that your payment information is protected and transactions are conducted in a secure and safe manner.
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