Protx becomes Sage Pay
From today, Protx, the UK’s largest
independent payment service provider and a division of business
software and services company Sage, becomes Sage Pay.
The new brand reflects the payment providers’ commitment to
safeguard internet transactions in the future and comes amidst a
whole host of enhancements that provide internet retailers with a
streamlined and cost efficient means to manage their finances.
"Selling goods and services over the internet represents a real
opportunity for businesses that seek to capitalise on the changing
buying habits of the UK public, as retailers take advantage of
valuable supplementary sales channel," says Simon Black, Managing
Director, Sage Pay.
"However, while retailers have been quick to develop their
online presence and capitalise on the prospect of a valuable
additional revenue stream, few have the opportunity to pay
sufficient time and attention to the associated administrative and
financial complexities.
"As more and more businesses discover the benefits of
e-commerce, it’s increasingly clear that there is a real need for a
service that simplifies payment processing and eliminates the
additional administrative burden."
Tailored services
As part of the rebrand, Sage Pay has enhanced its payments
service gateway with 24/7 UK-based in-house customer support and
has introduced a range of tailored services designed to assist
businesses of all sizes.
This, combined with its ability to fully integrate its mail
order and telephone payment facilities with a number of existing
Sage accounting solutions will provide businesses with a means to
reconcile bank accounts or link transaction payments directly to
payroll software. Initiatives that will help streamline a common
administrative challenge for a multitude of existing e-commerce
businesses.
"Online sales already account for a significant proportion of
our business and, in an ever more competitive retail environment,
it’s a channel that we are keen to continue to protect and grow,"
said Antony Comyns, E-Commerce Manager, Hawes & Curtis.
"Having worked closely with Sage Pay since 2007, we’ve reduced
the frequency of fraudulent transactions to pretty much zero –
something that has had a clear and demonstrable impact on our
bottom line.
"This, combined with a practical, no-nonsense approach from our
payments provider, has helped us to develop client loyalty and
trust, while at the same time ensuring that we remain financial
compliant and competitive."
Helping businesses discover the benefits
of e-commerce
Simon Black added, "At Sage Pay we aim to simplify online
payment processing and provide our customers with an unparalleled
level of protection and support.
"As more and more businesses discover the benefits of
e-commerce, there is an increasing need to provide businesses and
individuals with an appropriate level of assurance when paying for
goods and services over the internet. And by capitalising on our
enhanced capability and existing reputation, we are able to do
exactly that."
Sage Pay provides payments services to businesses of all sizes,
from start-ups to large, well-established e-retailers that include
easyJet Plus!, Love Film, National Express and Swiftcover. It also
has an excellent reputation among web developers for the simplicity
of its integration.
Visit www.sagepay.co.uk