Ecommerce_CH-4.ppt
- 2. What is Online Electronic Payment An electronic payment system (EPS) also known as electronic currency, broadly speaking, refer to a transaction in the online exchange of funds; is a system of financial exchange between buyers and sellers in the online environment that is facilitated by a digital financial instrument (such as encrypted credit card numbers, electronic checks, or digital cash) backed by a bank, an intermediary, or by legal tender.
- 3. What is Online Electronic Payment (contd.) Electronic Payment System is the basis for online payments, and online payments system development is a higher form of electronic payment. It means electronic payment may, at any time, through the Internet directly to the transfer, settlement and form e-business environment.
- 4. Electronic Payments Benefits Electronic payments can benefit our business by: extending our customer base; boosting (increasing) cash flow; reducing costs; enhancing customer service improving your competitive advantage.
- 5. Five reasons why Electronic payments improve customer service Choice – like our competitors, we can offer a wide range of payment options Convenience – they remove the need for invoices(bill) cheques, cash Credit – they may allow purchases that would otherwise be delayed Concessions – small discounts to encourage online purchases improve the perception of value Competitive Edge - if we don’t offer the full range of payment options but your competitors do, what does this say about your business?
- 6. Five reasons why Electronic payments increase profitability Convenience – removing administrative resources required by invoices, cheques and cash Immediacy – credit cards enable instant purchasing (without delay) Improved cash flow – payment at the time of purchase reduces the pressures caused by 30-day invoicing Growth – open additional payment channels via the phone, mail order and Internet and increase your customer base. More customers mean more revenue(income). Competitive advantage – match and beat the services of your competitors and gain the edge
- 7. Electronic Payment Methods Innovations affecting consumers, include credit and debit cards, automated teller machines (ATMs), stored value cards, and e-banking. Innovations enabling online commerce are e- cash, e-checks, smart cards, and encrypted credit cards. These payment methods are not too popular in developing countries. They are employed by a few large companies in specific secured channels on a transaction basis. Innovations affecting companies pertain to payment mechanisms that banks provide their clients, including inter-bank transfers through automated clearing houses allowing payment by direct deposit.
- 8. Available payment methods Credit Card Debit Card Smart Card E-Money Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
- 9. Credit Card Payment using credit card is one of most common mode of electronic payment. Credit card is small plastic card with a unique number attached with an account. It has also a magnetic strip embedded in it which is used to read credit card via card readers.
- 10. When a customer purchases a product via credit card, credit card issuer bank pays on behalf of the customer and customer has a certain time period after which he/she can pay the credit card bill. It is usually credit card monthly payment cycle. Following are the actors in the credit card system.
- 11. The card holder - Customer The merchant - seller of product who can accept credit card payments. The card issuer bank - card holder's bank The acquirer bank - the merchant's bank The card brand - for example , visa or mastercard.
- 12. Credit card payment process Step Description Step 1 Bank issues and activates a credit card to customer on his/her request. Step 2 Customer presents credit card information to merchant site or to merchant from whom he/she want to purchase a product/service. Step 3 Merchant validates customer's identity by asking for approval from card brand company. Step 4 Card brand company authenticates the credit card and paid the transaction by credit. Merchant keeps the sales slip. Step 5 Merchant submits the sales slip to acquirer banks and gets the service chargers paid to him/her. Step 6 Acquirer bank requests the card brand company to clear the credit amount and gets the payment. Step 6 Now card brand company asks to clear amount from the issuer bank and amount gets transferred to card brand company.
- 13. Debit Card Debit card, like credit card is a small plastic card with a unique number mapped with the bank account number. It is required to have a bank account before getting a debit card from the bank. The major difference between debit card and credit card is that in case of payment through debit card, amount gets deducted from card's bank account immediately and there should be sufficient balance in bank account for the transaction to get completed. Whereas in case of credit card there is no such compulsion.
- 14. Debit cards free customer to carry cash, cheques and even merchants accepts debit card more readily. Having restriction on amount being in bank account also helps customer to keep a check on his/her spending.
- 15. Smart Card Smart card is again similar to credit card and debit card in appearance but it has a small microprocessor chip embedded in it. It has the capacity to store customer work related/personal information. Smart card is also used to store money which is reduced as per usage.
- 16. Smart card can be accessed only using a PIN of customer. Smart cards are secure as they stores information in encrypted format and are less expensive/provides faster processing. Mondex and Visa Cash cards are examples of smart cards.
- 17. E-Money E-Money transactions refers to situation where payment is done over the network and amount gets transferred from one financial body to another financial body without any involvement of a middleman. E-money transactions are faster, convenient and saves a lot of time.
- 18. Online payments done via credit card, debit card or smart card are examples of e-money transactions. Another popular example is e-cash. In case of e-cash, both customer and merchant both have to sign up with the bank or company issuing e-cash.
- 19. E-Cash (Electronic-cash) Internet Payment Online payments via debit cards, credit cards or smart card are the examples of e- money transactions. ECash is transferred directly from customer’s desktop to the merchant’s site.
- 20. HOW TYPICAL E-CASH SYSTEM WORKS?
- 21. E-cash and e-payment systems E-cash and e-payment systems also have the advantage of cash, mainly as follows: Anonymity (facelessness); Not shadowing (investigation); Savings on transmission costs; Less risk Pay flexibility
- 22. Electronic check (E_cheque) Internet Payment System
- 23. E-CHEQUE E-Cheque is the result of co-operation between several banks, government entities, technology companies and e- commerce organizations. These can be used for small and large organizations
- 24. BENEFITS OF ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM BENEFIT TO BUYERS BENEFITS TO SELLERS
- 25. • Electronic payment methods provide a wide range of payment options and enhanced financial management tools through which individuals can pay for numerous different types of transactions ranging from parking payments to travel tickets pr payments in foreign currency. 1. Convenience of global acceptance • With electronic payment methods payments can be made over the phone, on the internet, and through the post and accepted everywhere. 2. Universal acceptance • Electronic payment system is safe and secure as it follows strict encrypted secure system for making payments keeping buyer’s identity and details completely confidential and reduced liability for stolen or misused cards. 3. Greater security
- 26. • The electronic payment system provides additional insurance by facilitating disputes resolution in the case of unsatisfactory receipt of goods and services . 4. Consumer protection • E-payment system allow consumers to transfer funds, purchase stocks, and offer a variety of other services without having to handle physical cash. Using credit card it is very easy to make payments. 4. Accessibility to immediate credit • Electronic payment also provides the ability to control payment for goods and services over time by allowing buyers to pay at will whenever they want or have sufficient funds to make payments. 6. Better control over payments
- 27. BENEFITS TO SELLERS • EPS ensure faster processing of transaction from verification and authorization to clearing and settlement . It reduces the visibility of information. 1. Speed and security • EPS provides companies freedom from more costly labour, materials and accounting services hat are require in paper based processing. 2. Reduces cost • It leads to better management of cash flow, inventory and financial planning due to swift bank payment. 3. Efficiency • When used properly the electronic aspects of purchasing and prepaid cards can increase internal controls over high volumes . 4. Better control
- 28. Risks in Electronic Payment systems: Customer's risks Stolen credentials or password – Dishonest merchant – Disputes over transaction – Inappropriate use of transaction details Merchant‘s risk Forged or copied instruments Doubtful charges Insufficient funds in customer‘s account Unauthorized redistribution of purchased items