Paypal not available in my country - trying to find an alternative

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by datropics, Oct 26, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hello everyone,

    I live in the Caribbean and Paypal is not accepted where I am from (my island is not even listed - Antigua).

    I was wondering if any of you know of any payment processing systems around that give companies/persons like mine/me the option to add credit card acceptance on my site.

    Basically, I need to be able to point my clients to where they can get merchant accounts and setup where a processor can process their transactions.

    Thanks!
     
    datropics, Oct 26, 2006 IP
  2. SFOD_D223

    SFOD_D223 Peon

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    There are a few that do online transactions but be prepared to get a fee extracted from you just like old PP.

    Also, there are issues you need to bring forth as to the nature of your transactions.
     
    SFOD_D223, Oct 26, 2006 IP
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    Disguised Notable Member

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    Hello,

    You could use Alertpay. They accept credit card but I am not sure if they give an option like paypal to accept credit card payments. You should check them.

    Alert Pay

    Thank you
     
    Disguised, Oct 26, 2006 IP
  4. SFOD_D223

    SFOD_D223 Peon

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    Looks like a decent alternative although they are too new for me to give em a try.

    Will keep an eye on them.
     
    SFOD_D223, Oct 26, 2006 IP
  5. datropics

    datropics Peon

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    Hi,

    No it is not adult oriented, travel based, or online gaming. It's people who want to put their businesses on the web and also want to be able to earn revenue

    Thanks!
     
    datropics, Oct 26, 2006 IP
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    Disguised Notable Member

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    Yeh they are a good alternative to paypal and they have been in industry for over a year now. Still no problem with them and they are open to all world.
     
    Disguised, Oct 26, 2006 IP
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    nimonogi Active Member

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    Check 2checkout.com and moneybrookers.com i think should work for you
     
    nimonogi, Oct 26, 2006 IP
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    you can try emetrix as well.:)
     
    psyberweb, Oct 26, 2006 IP
  9. datropics

    datropics Peon

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    2Co requires a logo on the client site - not cool -

    Haven't tried MoneyBookers will see - currently testing out AlertPay....
     
    datropics, Oct 26, 2006 IP
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    check out moneybookers.com ..
    i read somewhere.. that they ve branches in Caribbean ..
     
    varun8211, Oct 26, 2006 IP
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    imnajam Well-Known Member

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    also check ikobo.com
     
    imnajam, Oct 28, 2006 IP
  12. datropics

    datropics Peon

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    I have an account with Ikobo and I'm testing them out now...I'll edit my post on the programming -> ColdFusion section to include both...

    Thanks!
     
    datropics, Oct 28, 2006 IP
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    montux Well-Known Member

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    2CO and moneybookers are cool, Also you can try ccnow too, you will be able to accept paypal payments without sign up with paypal!
     
    montux, Oct 29, 2006 IP
  14. datropics

    datropics Peon

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    Thanks - hmm CCNow is only for tangible goods though. It will work for some of my clients - still going through it....
     
    datropics, Oct 29, 2006 IP
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    Fadoo Banned

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    You could also use www.xoom.com . You can receive payments from paypal customers. I'm not sure if you can send to paypal users though.
     
    Fadoo, Oct 31, 2006 IP
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    oh man - I didn't realise there were so many - right now, I'm signed up on three of 'em

    MoneyBookers
    Ikobo
    AlertPay

    I'll try these guys out then I'll test out CCNow and Xoom - Wow!
     
    datropics, Oct 31, 2006 IP
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    southcaro Banned

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    Try epassporte.com too. We use all of the ones listed and have almost no issues. Regards
     
    southcaro, Nov 5, 2006 IP