COST SAVINGS


Fantastic Sams selected EPX as its preferred payment processor based on its service offerings, as well as its enterprise pricing model and Tier 1 Payment Solution. Fantastic Sams has negotiated a very favorable corporate pricing rate with EPX on behalf of the Fantastic Sams brand.

With this agreement, EPX provides interchange pass-through pricing and a reduced price for payment authorizations. EPX performs automated least-cost Real-Time Interchange Analysis on each transaction to ensure the lowest interchange costs for each transaction you handle.

NO MONTHLY MINIMUMS

NO HIDDEN COSTS

NO SETUP FEES

NO UPCHARGE ON CARD FEES, DUES, OR ASSESSMENT

NO DECEPTIVE "FEE-BUNDLING" PRACTICES

For a typical Fantastic Sams location, processing with EPX means a projected savings of about $2,000 a year in card-processing fees.

Contact us today for a FREE COST ANALYSIS to see how much money you can save with EPX!

conor.higgins@epx.com
charles.lego@epx.com

SIMPLIFIED MERCHANT ENROLLMENT


Enroll today with EPX and receive the following benefits:

  • Immediate cost savings
  • EMV-certified solution
  • Simple online chargeback adjudication process
  • Full PCI compliance
  • 99.999% platform availability

*Please provide items listed in our underwriting checklist.

EMV, PCI COMPLIANCE, AND SECURITY


EMV (chip cards)

By now you might have heard the term “EMV,” which refers to the small chip that is embedded on recently issued payment cards. What you might not know is that your company is liable for providing an EMV-capable solution that can handle an EMV card when a customer presents it. The credit card associations mandated a liability shift back in October 2015, which makes the merchant liable in cases of fraud where the customer presented an EMV card but where the merchant did not have an EMV-certified solution in place.

EPX has extensive experience with integrating clients to EPX’s secure EMV-certified solutions, so you will never have to worry about the EMV liability shift, once you are processing with EPX.

PCI

The Payment Card Industry (PCI) has defined a series of security requirements to keep card data safe for businesses and their customers. EPX is completely PCI compliant with the latest PCI data security standards (DSS), and has been since PCI DSS’s inception in 2005. EPX’s PCI compliance means that you and your customers will be protected with the very highest levels of security standards available today.

For information about the PCI, refer to https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org

Security

EPX is a pioneer in tokenization and account number data security, with products dating back to 2001. We apply the strongest level of security standards to protect your data.

Our security team continuously audits our infrastructure, and third-party audits are conducted on an annual basis. EPX goes beyond being fully PCI DSS complaint by delivering a combination of people, processes, and technology to ensure the highest level of enterprise security:

Complete end-to-end data encryption

Over 60 separate fraud detection controls for its merchants

24/7 data and infrastructure protection

Proactive analysis of emerging security threats and issues

Complete data and network redundancy

...and much more!

SECURE PAYMENT DEVICES


EPX offers several secure payment devices for Fantastic Sams locations. Purchase and leasing plans are available to suit all franchisees. All devices are EMV certified and provide best-in-class security to keep customer data safe. Typically, monthly savings by processing with EPX offset the terminal lease expense with its warranty. You gain overall savings, better reporting, more security with encryption and tokenization, and become EMV compliant. Lessees own the device for a $1 fee per device at the conclusion of the lease.

With the available Total Care Warranty, malfunctioning terminals are replaced the next business day for the life of the Warranty.

Ingenico iCT250

  • Affordable EMV-certified device with color display
  • Point-to-point encryption (P2PE)
  • Tokenization
  • Accepts all existing forms of electronic payment
  • Doesn't require an interface with a cash register or POS

Ingenico iSC Touch 250

  • EMV-certified device with point-to-point encryption (P2PE) and tokenization
  • Signature capture capability supported by EPX
  • Tokenization
  • Accepts all existing forms of electronic payment

PCI

The Payment Card Industry (PCI) has defined a series of security requirements to keep card data safe for businesses and their customers. EPX is completely PCI compliant with the latest PCI data security standards (DSS), and has been since PCI DSS’s inception in 2005. EPX’s PCI compliance means that you and your customers will be protected with the very highest levels of security standards available today.

For information about the PCI, refer to https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org

GIFT CARDS


Offering gift card processing is a great way to get new business and keep your existing loyal customers. In the near future, with EPX you will be able to offer gift card processing to your clients. All transactions will be handled securely through our BuyerWall processing software and will be a seamless addition to your business.

TRAINING


WebSuite is EPX's online merchant portal that provides:

  • A flexible 6-tier organizational hierarchy to enhance the reconciliation process
  • Real-Time transaction lookup
  • Automated, customizable one-time and recurring reports and exports
  • Online merchant statements
  • A Virtual Terminal application for back-office transactions
  • ...and more!

FAQ AND DOCUMENTATION


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Q: How do I get EPX installed at my salon?

A: Follow these steps:

  • Complete the simplified enrollment form.
  • Provide the items in the Underwriting Checklist.
  • Once the account is approved and boarded, the terminal device will be shipped to the address you provided on the application. The terminal will arrive within one week of your account being approved.
  • If you have any questions, contact Charles Lego (EPX Director of Sales) at 302-288-0556 or Charles.lego@epx.com, or Connor Higgins (Lead Generation Specialist) at 302-288-0596 or conor.higgins@epx.com.

Q: What do I do once I receive my new terminal device?

A: Once you receive your new device, do the following:

  • Plug in the device’s power and data cables (phone line or Ethernet). Once connected, your terminal is ready to process transactions. For any question, contact EPX 24x7 Support at 866-581-5239.
  • Review and refer to the quick reference guide supplied with your device.
  • As you begin processing transactions, funds will be deposited daily into your designated merchant bank account.

Q: What if I have problems after I implement the new terminal and am up and running with EPX?

A: EPX has an experienced team of customer support personnel who are based in the USA and who are available 24x7. Contact EPX Support at 866-581-5239 or epxsupport@epx.com.

Q: What is Interchange Pass-through Pricing?

A: EPX provides a reduced price for payment authorizations, with absolutely no mark-up in pricing. There will be no mark-ups on interchange, assessments or network access fees.