QUESTION

On-line payment providers have started playing a big role in today's payment system, particularly, when Internet offers new business opportunities, making Epayment very convenient. Hence, accepting electronic payments have become very essential to modern businesses.

a) List and describe the role of the different parties involved in any e-payment method.

b) Outline five factors (characteristics) that determine the acceptance of an epayment method.

c) Define micropayments. Why are they suitable for e-cash payment as compared to credit card payment?

d) (i) Define e-check.

(ii) Using the Authorize.net portal as an example, describe the steps in processing of e-checks over the Internet.

(iii) Give two benefits of e-checks.