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Accept Credit, Charge, Debit Card and Internet Payments

Overview

In order to accept credit, charge and debit card payments, including payments via the Internet, the unit must:

  • Receive prior permission from the Treasury Operations
  • Ensure payment processes and related recordkeeping adhere to University accounting guidelines, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), and all applicable legislation

Authorized units may accept Visa, MasterCard, Wildcard, and/or American Express payments. Departments that accept the Wildcard may accept any ATM card.

Resources

Note: The published Cash Handling policy (now under revision) contains some outdated process information.  For current cash handling processes, please reference the Financial Operations "Banking & Cashiering," and "Deposits" webpages, or the Depository Services webpages.

Contact Information

Questions about credit, charge, and debit card payments? Current prices and discount rates? eCommerce policy and procedures? Contact Treasury Operations at treasury-operations@northwestern.edu.