Finally... Affordable Card Authorization Software!
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"AnyCard
now handles the grunt work while I just supervise. It saves
time,
energy, and eases frustration!"
--Andy Rathbone, Author of the Windows for Dummies Series
"Installation
is easy. The software
will dial the center and with a click of the interface transmit the
customer's
credit-card info."
--Reviewed
by ZDNet.
AnyCard is available in two versions . . .
AnyCard Basic - AnyCard Basic
is a very simple credit authorization program which uses touch tone
processing. It's not an automated system, but it is simple and
works well for small businesses that only process a few cards a
day. Registration cost is $24.95. For more information, see AnyCard Basic
AnyCard Professional II
- This is our newest program. It's an innovative program which
uses your Internet connection and a credit card Gateway.
Processing time is one to two seconds and it's all automated.
Registration cost is $149. But for a limited time, it's available
at 50% off. Your price is $74.50. For more information, see
AnyCard Professional II
"AnyCard is so much fun I wish I had more daily opportunities to use it!"
.
electronic and computer equipment
sourcing
company based in Canada)
AnyCard Professional II
is an automated and lightning fast way of authorizing credit
cards. Card processing is done through a Gateway. Gateways
are commonly employed by websites and shopping carts for credit card
transactions. But AnyCard has the special ability to process
cards through a Gateway without going through a website.
AnyCard by-passes the website intermediary and sends the card data
directly over the Internet. It meets all encryption standards,
and it's very, very fast.
Approval times typically take less than one to two seconds.
In order to use this type of credit card processing system, you must
have an account with a credit card Gateway. If you have a website
and a shopping cart that takes credit cards, you likely already have
the necessary account. AnyCard is able to handle most of the
common Gateways, but some are easier to implement than others.
MyVirtualMerchant and USA e-Pay are two that work well, but there are others.
For a list of Gateways, see Supported Gateways.
However, if you'd like to try out the software, it's not necessary to
have a merchant's account. AnyCard comes with two Gateways which
allow you to process test cards without signing up. This is a
great way of getting started and learning how the process works.
When you obtain a Gateway account (or if you already have one), the
evaluation version of the software allows to authorize "real" credit
cards. To provide you with sufficient opportunity to test
AnyCard, you'll be able to authorize up to 10 cards.
Only authorized cards are counted. Declined cards are not
counted, nor are cards processed in the "Test" mode. In the test
mode, you can process as many cards as you like until you get comfortable with the program.
In addition to Gateway processing, AnyCard
Professional II also includes the touch tone processing module that is
built into AnyCard Basic. That provides you with the full
range of processing options.
Give it try. It installs quickly, and, if you decide not to use
it, the program un-installs equally quickly. To download an
evaluation copy, click: Downloads
AnyCard saves
time,
energy, and eases frustration!"
--Andy Rathbone, Author of the Windows for Dummies Series
AnyCard Basic is a simple credit card authorization program has been around for a long time. By utilizing touch-tone processing available through most card
processing
centers, it takes the place of card readers or expensive third party
software
systems, keeping overall costs low.
AnyCard Basic is designed for a particular type of credit
card processing called touch-tone processing. Touch tone
processing is normally difficult to do because you have the key in the
card data by hand, using the touch tone pad on your phone. But AnyCard
keys in the data for you, taking all of the work out of it. It's
actually fun to use.
The program
calls the authorization center and inputs all the appropriate numbers,
including Address Verification (AVS) information. The user, then,
types-in (or writes down) the authorization code provided. For more information: Touch Tone Processing
Although,
AnyCard
can be used as a stand-alone program, it has been designed to work
hand-in-hand
with other software and has a full range of import and export
features.
An extensive help system is integrated into the program, and it comes
with
a quick and easily executed test to make sure it will work on the host
system.
AnyCard is a first class program all the way!"
--Larry Bass, Bass Furniture Co., Pensacola, Florida
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| Touch Tone Processing: How Does It Work? |
AnyCard Basic uses Touch Tone Processing. (AnyCard Professional primarily uses Gateway processing but also includes a Touch Tone module).
How
does it work? Briefly, when you use voice or touch-tone
processing,
you start by calling the processing center. Once reached, the
processing
center's computer will ask you to key-in your merchant number, the
customer's
card number, the expiration date and amount.
It
isn't easy keying in all those numbers--and that's where AnyCard Basic can help. With AnyCard you get everything set up in
advance.
When you're ready, you click a button, and AnyCard dials the
processing
center for you. When the processing center comes on the line and
asks for the merchant number, you click on the merchant number button,
and AnyCard keys in the number for you. When the
processing
center asks for the credit card number, you do the same thing, and AnyCard
keys it in for you. And so on.
Then
when everything is keyed in, the processing center's computer will come
back with the authorization number which you write down or type into a
dialog box provided by AnyCard.
Basically
what AnyCard does is to take the place of a person trying to
punch
all the buttons on the phone. You simply get everything set up in
advance, and when prompted by the processing center, you click with
your
mouse to enter the numbers. If, at any time during the call to the
processing
center, you need to talk to a representative, you can. If you
want
to key in some of the numbers yourself, you can. You have total
control.
AnyCard
is there to help when you need the help.
Note that AnyCard Professional uses Gateway processing which takes less one or two seconds and is fully automated.
"This is a well
designed product which
processed our credit card
transactions with speed and accuracy.
.
-- Al Stehlik Expositions
West, Inc.
To download an evaluation copy, click on one of the following:
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How to Install the Program:
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AnyCard's distribution files are placed in a self
extracting zip file. Self extracting zip files make software
installation quite easy. After you download the file (above) to a
directory on your own computer, double click on the file name: anycd50.exe.
A small dialog box will appear with the message: "Ready to Install
AnyCard." To start the installation program, click on "Setup."
The main installation program will start, and it's just a matter of
following the directions on the screen.
A complete help system accompanies AnyCard. You'll find a
"Getting Started" section under the Help Menu. Additionally, you
find enclosed sample invoices, customers and products that will be
helpful as you evaluate the program.
Safeguards:
For
your security, AnyCard program files are carefully checked with
anti-virus software. Additionally, they are re-tested and thoroughly
scanned
for viruses by the download sites, mentioned above. Lately, some
programmers have been inserting code in software which surreptitiously
provides information to commercial sites through Internet
connections.
I find such practices repugnant and unethical. You can be assured
that AnyCard is completely free of any such devices.
"Thank
you for designing AnyCard software. We operate a Bed &
Breakfast in Missouri and AnyCard is perfect for
us!"
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There's
no cost to download the software and evaluate it. The registration costs are:
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Name of Program
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Cost
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| I |
AnyCard Basic
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$24.95
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| II |
AnyCard Professional II
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$149.00 (On Sale for $74.50)
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If
you
do a search around the web, you'll find that it's the least expensive
card
processing software available. Other than the charges associated
with your merchant's account, there are no monthly fees.
When compared to typical monthly card terminal rental fees, it will pay
for itself in the first couple of months.
How to Register:
First download the program and try it out. The evaluation version
of the software allows you to process ten cards. If you find
that the software will be useful in your business, click on the link
below to register it. Once you've registered, you'll receive a
code which gives you official ownership and allows you to process as
many cards as needed.
| Reviews and Comments
About AnyCard! |
The
following review is by Andy
Rathbone.
Andy is the best selling author of the Windows for Dummies
series
and other computer books. He has penned more than 25 books and
sold
over 10 million copies worldwide. More than any single author, he
has helped make the world of computers and computer software friendlier
and more understandable for us all.
Here's
his review . . .
"While
working for a local non-profit group, I used to dread my monthly call
to
the credit card company. I'd punch long, monotonous strings of numbers
into the phone, all the while fearing I'd made a mistake. The AnyCard
program
now handles the grunt work while I just supervise. It saves time,
energy,
and eases frustration!"
--Andy
Rathbone
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Larry
Bass uses AnyCard for his furniture company, Bass Furniture, located in
Pensacola, Florida. We added a rounding feature to the program at
no charge so he and his sales staff could pre-approve purchases.
He wrote recently and said "You and your program, AnyCard, are first
class
all the way!" He also sent along this endorsement. . .
"For
small businesses that frown at buying/leasing expensive credit card
machines,
try the AnyCard! program which makes obtaining
telephone
approval codes a snap. This easy-to-use program has often spared me and
other coworkers the frustration of trying to perfectly punch in strings
of credit card numbers, expiration dates, merchant numbers, and 11
digit
phone numbers on a phone pad all the while knowing that my slightest
pause
or falter would trigger vengeance from the credit card gods."
--Larry Bass, Bass Furniture Co.
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John
Kellas uses AnyCard for his business, Mt
Parameters, an international electronic and computer equipment
sourcing
company located in Canada. Since he switched to AnyCard
for
credit card processing, he no longer needed his card terminal. He
returned it to the bank and saved his business the $12 monthly fee.
"Your
program is so much fun I wish I had more daily opportunities to use it!"
--John Kellas
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Al Stehik is a Trade Show producer in Beaverton, Oregon and uses AnyCard in his business.
"This is a well
designed product which
processed our credit card transactions with speed and accuracy. This
product was easy to learn and well worth the small investment. This
product replaced a $200.00 product which was available only through the
bank."
-- Al Stehlik Expositions
West, Inc.
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Steve & Monica Sagehorn use AnyCard for their Bed & Breakfast, Morning Star Inn:
"Thank
you for designing AnyCard software. We operate a Bed &
Breakfast in Cuba, Missouri and AnyCard is perfect for
us!" -
- Steve & Monica Sagehorn
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Other
Reviews:
"Installation
is easy, with a built-in modem tester and detailed instructions on how
to run practice verifications to ensure proper operation. The software
will dial the center and with a click of the interface transmit the
customer's
credit-card info."
--Reviewed
by ZDNet
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| System Requirements
for AnyCard! |
Hardware:
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Pentium
or equivalent processor
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A hard
disk with 15MB of available disk space
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AnyCard Professional II: Internet Connection for Gateway Processing
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AnyCard Basic: Dial-up Modem (Not required for AnyCard Professional II)
Operating
System:Windows
98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista (Note: AnyCard may not be compatible with some Vista configurations. Try it out first.)
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| Setting Up a
Merchant's Account |
In
order to use AnyCard (or any other type of card processing
software),
you'll need to set up a merchant's account. The account that you set-up depends upon which program you use:
If you use AnyCard Professional II, you'll need to set-up a merchant's account with one of the 60 included Gateways (see Supported Gateways)
If you use AnyCard Basic, you need to set-up an account for "Touch Tone
Processing."
(See above for more information on how AnyCard
uses
the Touch Tone system.)
Touch
Tone Processing is provided by nearly all banks and card companies, but
they often won't tell you that it's available because they'd rather
lease
card readers or sell more expensive software.
Because
there's less to be made, banks and card brokers will often steer you
away from "Touch Tone Processing," but here are some companies that
provide helpful information:
The following company distributes AnyCard along with their touch tone system: Merchant's AccountHere are some other companies:
Merchant Equipment & Account Services
Thompson
Merchant Services
Echo
Telephone Processing Service
AMS
Merchant's
Accounts
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a programmer and you need to build card processing into your own
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