SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Payment Data Systems (Nasdaq:PYDS) and Akimbo announced today that they are waiving all purchase, printing, and production fees on gift card orders that support victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Individuals can send gift cards directly to friends or family members in the impacted areas online and incur no purchase fee. In addition, businesses, non-profits, charities, and other entities can order gift cards in bulk, and the Company will cover all costs for the bulk card production and shipping. To learn more, visit https://akimbocard.com/relief.
“We believe gift cards are a unique method to deliver help directly to victims,” said Houston Frost, SVP of Prepaid Products. “Waiving the purchase fee was an obvious way we could help ensure that 100% of donated funds end up in the hands of those that need it.”
Open-loop gift cards, such as MasterCard and Visa, typically have a $4-$5 purchase price to offset printing, shipping and payment processing costs. Payment Data Systems has agreed to cover these expenses for all gift card orders that support relief efforts.
“With offices in both Texas and Florida now, this was an easy decision to help support recovery efforts,” said Louis Hoch, President and CEO.
About Payment Data Systems, Inc.
Payment Data Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:PYDS), a leading integrated payment solutions provider, offers a wide range of payment solutions to merchants, billers, banks, service bureaus, and card issuers. The Company operates credit, debit/prepaid and ACH payment processing platforms to deliver convenient, world-class payment solutions and service to their clients. The strength of the Company lies in its ability to provide tailored solutions for card issuance, payment acceptance, and bill payments as well as its unique technology in the prepaid sector. Payment Data is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and has offices in New York, New York; Long Beach, California; St. Augustine, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee. For additional information please visit www.paymentdata.com. Websites: www.singularpayments.com, www.payfacinabox.com, www.akimbocard.com and www.ficentive.com. Find us on Facebook®.
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