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(800) 378-3328Previously InterceptEFT
Kotapay is a merchant account and credit card payment processor based in Fargo, North Dakota. Originally operating under the name of InterceptEFT, the company was acquired by First International Bank & Trust in 2018 and rebranded as Kotapay. The company has been in business for 25 years according to its Better Business Bureau profile.
Kotapay has announced that it partners with BASYS Processing for debit and credit card processing services. Kotapay and First International Bank & Trust are also a contracted reseller of First Data (now Fiserv) and Clover solutions.
Kotapay Payment Processing
Kotapay processes all major debit and credit cards for most business types. Their services include ACH processing, the Clover family of POS systems, mobile solutions, and access to the Pay Now payment gateway.
Kotapay Location & Ownership
Kotapay is headquartered at 4334 18th Avenue South, Suite 200 Fargo, ND 58103. Kotapay is a registered ISO of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Concord, CA. Steve Stenehjem is the CEO of First International Bank & Trust, while Jim Haug is the senior vice president of Kotapay.
Kotapay Review Table of Contents
- Costs & Contract: Kotapay has been shown to utilize BASYS Processing for its credit and debit payment processing.
- Complaints & Service: Kotapay complaints number few to none on public complaints forums.
- BBB Rating: Kotapay has an “A+” rating and has received 0 complaints and 0 reviews in the past 3 years.
- Sales & Marketing: Kotapay does not hire independent sales agents and has received a low number of complaints about its sales practices.
Kotapay offers a variety of standard payment processing services
Kotapay Customer Complaints & Reviews
Here's What Users Think
Few Complaints
Kotapay is a new brand that is not well-documented at this time. There are few Kotapay reviews and very little information associated with the company. Similarly, there are even fewer Kotapay complaints at this time, though there is one in the comment section of this review that mentions poor customer service. InterceptEFT also maintained a relatively clean record according to our reviews. It seems they have continued to provide a satisfactory level of customer service and support through the brand change. If you have your own Kotapay reivew to make, please do so below.
Kotapay Lawsuits and Fines
We have not found any outstanding class-action lawsuits or FTC complaints filed against Kotapay. Dissatisfied merchants who wish to pursue a non-litigious course of action against the company should consider reporting it to the relevant supervisory organizations and by leaving a Kotapay review of your own in the comment section of this article below.
Kotapay Customer Service Options
Kotapay offers dedicated phone support to all of its merchant accounts, which is standard practice for companies of their size.
We have located multiple Kotapay customer service numbers:
(800) 378-3328 – Toll-Free General Customer Service
(701) 241-7832 – Local Office Number
Kotapay does not offer a dedicated email support address, however it does offer live chat support and a customer support form through its website.
Until we see evidence of any customer service-related complaints we will award Kotapay an “A” for the time being. While new brands are generally not given an “A” rating until they have had time to solidify, we are taking into account InterceptEFT’s strong customer service record.
Kotapay Reviews Online
Our Better Business Bureau Profile Assessment
BBB Summary
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Total Complaints
0
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Resolved Complaints
0
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No Complaints
According to the Better Business Bureau, Kotapay has been in business for 28 years. However, as mentioned previously, the majority of these years have been under the name of InterceptEFT. Kotapay has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2018 and currently has an “A+” rating with 0 complaints and 0 reviews in the last 36 months.
An “A” Performance Overall
According to our records on InterceptEFT and current public complaints, we have no reason to disagree with the Better Business Bureau’s rating of an “A” at this time.
Kotapay Fees and Rates
A Closer Look at the Contract
Cost Summary
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Swiped Rate
2.6%
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Keyed-in Rate
3.55%
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Amex Rate
3.4%
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Batch Fee
$.35
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Sign-up Fee
$41.95
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Annual Renewal
$41.95
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Partnered with BASYS Processing for Card Processing
Kotapay utilizes BASYS Processing for its credit and debit card processing. BASYS has a straightforward pricing structure; however, we have not seen a Kotapay contract, and rates may vary from brand to brand. We have been unable to locate exact contract terms and Kotapay fees, including potential early termination fees.
Resells Fiserv (First Data) and Clover Merchant Accounts
While BASYS readily lists its rates online, Fiserv (Formerly First Data) utilizes a wide range of variable rate contracts that depends heavily on processing volume and the industry of the merchant. Please read our Fiserv review for more information on those rates. Kotapay also relies on Clover POS products for some of its merchant accounts.
Negotiate Contract Pricing
We have not been able to find a Kotapay merchant account contract at this time. Merchants who have recently signed up for payment services through Kotapay are encouraged to leave a comment below describing their experience. Merchants are again encouraged to negotiate Kotapay rates and contract terms and to read all contracts thoroughly before signing in these cases.
We also encourage merchants to check out our list of the providers of the best merchant accounts.
Kotapay offers Fiserv’s Clover POS systems
Kotapay Jobs and Employment
Hiring Standards and Ethical Marketing Assessment
Key Points
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Uses Independent Resellers
Possible
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Promotes Deceptive Rates
No
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Discloses All Important Provisions
No
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Previous Independent Sales Teams
While there is record of InterceptEFT hiring independent sales agents in the past, there is no current information to suggest that Kotapay contracts are under the same sales systems. InterceptEFT has been known to heavily rely on independent sales agents in the past; however, their network of independent agents produced few, if any, complaints.
This compares favorably to our list of best credit card processors.
Variable Contract Terms
Kotapay contracts have been publicly shown to be resold BASYS and Fiserv contracts. The exact details of these contracts, when issued by Kotapay, are still unknown. Considering the wide range of companies served by the two payment processors, it can be assumed there is potentially a wide range of rates possible. If any of our readers have dealt with a Kotapay contract recently, we ask them to comment below.
Kotapay Review Summary
Our Final Thoughts and Opinions
A Good Option
Kotapay seems to be handling its merchant accounts well, as evidenced by the lack of current complaints. InterceptEFT generally had few complaints and even fewer poor reviews, so we hope that their strong tradition of customer service has survived the rebranding. For now, we see no reason not to recommend Kotapay for credit card processing and look forward to seeing how the company fares under the new name.
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Lili
Kotapay’s customer service is very bad, and they have attitude while service client.
Do not choose this one if you do not want to argue with them.