Does WHMCS Automatically Bill monthly?

[kspriggs]

After searching and reading a lot of posts, I am still unclear as to whether WHMCS does automatic billing.

I see that it does automatic invoicing, but I want the customer's card to be automatically billed at sign-up and monthly thereafter until the client cancels.

Thank you,
kspriggs

[Matt]

Hi,

It depends what payment gateway you use. If you're using one of the credit card gateways where WHMCS stores the card details then yes, if you're using something like NoChex where a client has to login to pay each month then no, it is not possible.

Matt

[kspriggs]

Then that is what I will do.

1. Who is the best gateway for starting small?

2. Is it difficult to migrate to a gateway with better volume discounts after my business has grown?

[Matt]

I can't say which is best. However, switching won't be a problem later on. WHMCS stores your clients card details and will submit them to whichever payment gateway provider you choose.

Matt

[MACscr]

Then that is what I will do.

1. Who is the best gateway for starting small?

2. Is it difficult to migrate to a gateway with better volume discounts after my business has grown?

If your in the US, Bluepay is by far the best for companies that are jsut starting out or have a low volume of CC transactions. Check out http://modernauthorize.com to get an account. Yes, i know they are related to MB, but they are just a reseller of Bluepay and can get you a good deal. I have been with them since last June and have been very happy.

[s1rk3ls]

Ditto for Bluepay from ModernAuthorize here too :)

Only thing that threw me for a loop was the requirement to contact Discover and Amex and apply separately then provide their merchant numbers to bluepay in order to accept those cards. Bluepay did MC/Visa only.

[MACscr]

Ditto for Bluepay from ModernAuthorize here too :)

Only thing that threw me for a loop was the requirement to contact Discover and Amex and apply separately then provide their merchant numbers to bluepay in order to accept those cards. Bluepay did MC/Visa only.

Ive never heard of anyone that doesnt have a MC or Visa, i didnt even bother with Amex, let alone Discover.

[generic]

thats standard, just did that with e-online data. AE is abuout .8 % higher than v/mc discover is about the same.

[mstorman]

I am with BluePay as well. Even though the discount rate is higher, i am saving at least 42.00 per month from the last merchant account I had.

[DataHosts]

Quote by mstorman

i am saving at least 42.00 per month from the last merchant account I had

May I inquire as to the previous? I was looking at BluePay and ChronoPay...still comparing.

[MACscr]

Quote by mstorman

i am saving at least 42.00 per month from the last merchant account I had

May I inquire as to the previous? I was looking at BluePay and ChronoPay...still comparing.

Chronopay is for the EU, Bluepay is for the US

Copied from Chronopays FAQs:


What does my business need to obtain an Internet Merchant Account and get set up to receive payments on my web site?

The only essential requirements to obtain a merchant account are as follows:

1. a registered company with official EU presence;
2. a business settlement bank account, opened for your company;
3. an Internet site;
4. a product or service that does not fall under any restriction; (Please find more about restricted products and services in our special section)

You can always contact our representatives at [email protected] to receive all information regarding necessary documents acquirer may request for merchant account obtaining for Your Internet project)

Dont you think thats kind of an important detail? =P

[mstorman]

Quote by mstorman

i am saving at least 42.00 per month from the last merchant account I had

May I inquire as to the previous? I was looking at BluePay and ChronoPay...still comparing.

My previous Merchant account was with LinkPoint. LinkPoint was $42.00 more per month than BluePay was. That is due to the fact that LinkPoint charges a Gateway Fee, Statement Fee, Minimum Transaction Fee, Customer Support Fee, etc.. They are fee crazy :)

Stick with BluePay, they rule.

[DataHosts]

wow....I spent the most time reading on Chrono, but never went forward with anything. Guess that makes Bluepay an option I am unable to take....

Thanks MACsrc for bringing that MAJOR overlook on my part to my attention..