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Payment processing made easy

At ESco, we make payment processing a breeze with all the options you could need. We’re talking everything from major credit cards and digital wallets like Apple Pay and PayPal to Direct Debits and bank transfers… even cash and cheques for those who prefer to keep things old-school. And guess what? We handle all money processing through your own accounts and merchant numbers, so there’s no cash flow delay—just smooth sailing.

Payment Processing

“For me, what really makes ESco standout is that you always stay true to your values, a strategy that clearly pays off.”

Gill Lambert, Operations Director, Kelsey Media

Taking the headache away of managing your finances

With years of experience, our Finance and Admin team ensures smooth payment processing, eliminating the headaches of accurate reporting and reconciliation for you. They expertly handle repeat payments, invoicing, credit control, and reconciliation using advanced systems and processes. You’ll receive detailed reports to monitor performance and stay informed on what’s working.

Specialist direct debit processing

As a BACS approved bureau, we take Direct Debits seriously and we do it really well. We’ve been expertly managing them since 1985 and proudly held our BACS Approved Bureau status since 1994, like a golden badge of honour. We are audited every four years to make sure we have the right people, processes, systems, and security measures in place so that every single automatic payment is collected securely, efficiently and on time.

In a recent benchmarking, our costs for processing Direct Debits were shown to be half the cost of our leading competitors.

Tasty takeaways

Retain 
and grow

Our team specialises in managing repeat payments with advanced systems to help you retain and grow your valuable customers. We expertly follow up on failed payments and use proven strategies to ensure customer retention and growth.

Multiple payment types

The payment landscape is constantly evolving which is why we work with hand chosen trusted partners to offer payments via Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, cheques, digital wallets like Apple Pay, PayPal and Google Pay, and of course Direct Debits.

Multiple currencies

Grow your communities by launching into new markets and offer payments in multiple currencies including Euros, US Dollars, Australian Dollars or even the Renminbi (the Chinese Yuan).

Accurate reporting

We know that having a tight grip on your finances is absolutely critical to running your business which is why we have developed a suite of easy to understand reports so you can keep you finger on the pulse.

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