iATS Payments Review

Rates and Fees
80/100
Truth in Advertising
90/100
Consumer Reviews
80/100
Customer Support
70/100
4

Best for

It is best for any size non-profit business.

Specializes in

iATS Payments specializes in online, mobile, and Salesforce fundraising solutions for non-profits in the U.S, Canada, and the U.K. It also provides credit card processing services and Direct Debit (ACH) processing.

Pricing Summary

Setup Fee: $0

Monthly Fee: Undisclosed

Swipe Rate: 2.49% - 3.20% + $0.26

Keyed-in Rate: 2.49% - 3.20% + $0.26

Early Termination Fee : None

Contract Terms:

1 Year
Visit iATS Payments

iATS Payments is based out of British Columbia, Canada. It has offices located at 1188 West Georgia Street, Suite 600 Vancouver, BC Canada. It is a registered ISO/MSP of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Concord, CA. First Data Europe Limited, First Data Europe Limited, Chase Paymentech Solutions. and Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, OH. iATS was first established in 1999, and its current CEO is Andrew Mosawi.

The consensus of iATS Payments sheds it in a neutral light and currently doesn't hold a profile with the Better Business Bureau.

iATS Payments Overview

 

iATS Payments focuses mostly on the non-profit sector, providing fundraising support and card processing services. It utilizes mobile and online payments and ACH.

Pricing for its products and services are not available on their website. However, their website indicates that it steers clear from monthly fees.

The overall response to iATS's reputation online is neutral. No complaints or reviews have been found online for iATS.

Quick Facts

Head Quarters

Vancouver, BC

Year Founded

1995

CEO

Andrew Mosawi

Employees

50

Merchant Provider Risk Tolerance

What We Like

Best for any size non profit business.

Works with businesses in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

No setup fee.

No early termination fee.

No gateway fee.

What We Don't Like

Monthly fee is not disclosed.

Requires a one year contract term.

Pricing is not disclosed on the website.

Uses third party referrals.

Not all important terms are made available.

Industries Served

  • Education
  • Educational Seminars
  • Legal
  • Personal Service

Business Types Served

  • High Volume
  • Information
  • Low Risk
  • Non Profit
  • Online
  • Small Business
  • Subscription / Continuity

iATS Payments Products & Services

 

Hardware & Software



  •   eCommerce payment processing

  •   Nationwide Processing

  •   Mobile processing


Value-Added Services



  •   FAQ

  •   Level 1 PCI/DSS certification certified

  •   iATS tools to help meet for PCI Compliance as per Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS)

  •   Fraud Protection using Address Verification System (AVS), Bank Identification Number (BIN) Blocking, Card Verification Code Requirement Capability (CVV2), Card Number and Limit Name Tumbling, I.P. Blocking and I.P. Velocity Checking


Supported Payment Types / Services



  •   All Major Debit and Credit Cards

  •   Gift and Loyalty Cards

  •   Mobile Payments

  • ACH and Direct Debit

iATS Payments Payment Processing

  • Credit Card Processing
  • Debit Card Processing
  • eCheck & ACH Processing
  • Mobile Payments App
  • Online Payments

iATS Payments Billing & Invoicing

  • Mobile Payments
  • Online Payments
  • Payment Processing
  • Recurring/Subscription Billing

iATS Payments Advertising & Sales

 
According to its website, iATS Payments utilizes in-house sales agents and third-party referrals to advertise its products and services. iATS Payments uses a wheelhouse of partners outlined on their website and integrates their solutions with online donations.

iATS Payments does not appear to utilize any deceptive advertising principles.

Prices and fees are not available on their website. After research online regarding negative reviews, none were found to mention deceptive pricing and advertising/sales tactics. iATS Payments does not currently have a profile with the Better Business Bureau.

Truth in Marketing

Discloses All Important Terms

No

Public Pricing Available

No

iATS Payments Pricing, Rates & Fees

 

iATS Payments does not list prices and fees on their website. Based on other merchant reviews, iATS Payments offers the following pricing and terms:


  •   Flat Transaction Rate - 2.49% - 3.20% + $0.26

  •   Payment Gateway Fee - None

  •   Setup Fee - None

  •   PCI Compliance Fee - Undisclosed

  •   Early Termination Fee - Undisclosed

  •   Equipment Lease Terms - None

Pricing at a Glance

Pricing Model

Flat Rate

Swiped Rate

2.49% - 3.20% + $0.26

Keyed-in Rate

2.49% - 3.20% + $0.26

Mobile Payment Rate

Undisclosed

Virtual Terminal Rate

2.49% - 3.20% + $0.26

Monthly Fee

Undisclosed

Payment Gateway Fee

None

Batch Fee

N/A

Early Termination Fee

None

PCI Compliance Fee

Undisclosed

Equipment Lease Terms

N/A

Address Verification Service (AVS)

Undisclosed

Application Fee

Undisclosed

Account Setup Fee

$0

Gateway Setup Fee

None

Annual Fee

Undisclosed

Monthly Minimum

Undisclosed

Statement Fee

Undisclosed

iATS Payments Contract & Terms

The company indicates they offer a one-year contract with an automatic renewal of 6 months and no early termination fees. Customers can utilize flat-rate pricing. It is not outlined on their website whether iATS Payments charges a PCI compliance fee. The website does state that it does not charge payment gateway fees or setup fees.

Contract Length

1 Year

Early Termination Fee

None

iATS Payments Setup & Support

 

Setup Highlights

  • Documentation / Knowledge Base

Support Highlights

  • Domestic Phone Support (Business Hours)

iATS Payments Complaints, Ratings & Reviews

iATS Payments does not have an account with the Better Business Bureau. It has received one complaint found on the web—the sole complaint mentioned high fees. This, however, is inconclusive evidence to determine a positive or negative overall customer review profile.

No lawsuits have been found against iATS Payments.

Ratings

BBB

None

Google

None

Facebook

N/A

Yelp

N/A

Reviews

Total Online Reviews

85+

Total Online Complaints

Lawsuits

None

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