Chosen Payments is a PCI compliant merchant services provider

With the increased fraud and data breaches the major payment brands have come together to create Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). All business accepting the major payment brands must be compliant with the PCI DSS set of rules. These rules and regulations will help to reduce the chances of a data breech involving secure cardholder information. Chosen Payments and its PCI DSS vendor will help facilitate the compliance of our merchants. We take this very seriously as there is a lot at stake for our merchants, and all of us as consumers. We have developed a user friendly dashboard that will allow our merchants to follow the proper steps in becoming compliant. The compliance process will range based on the number of transactions as well as the means for accepting these transactions. Chosen Payments has designated PCI experts to assist in this process for every type of merchant.

Chosen Payments is a PCI compliant merchant services provider

With the increased fraud and data breaches the major payment brands have come together to create Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). All business accepting the major payment brands must be compliant with the PCI DSS set of rules. These rules and regulations will help to reduce the chances of a data breech involving secure cardholder information. Chosen Payments and its PCI DSS vendor will help facilitate the compliance of our merchants. We take this very seriously as there is a lot at stake for our merchants, and all of us as consumers. We have developed a user friendly dashboard that will allow our merchants to follow the proper steps in becoming compliant. The compliance process will range based on the number of transactions as well as the means for accepting these transactions. Chosen Payments has designated PCI experts to assist in this process for every type of merchant.

The philosophy behind Chosen Payments is to keep the merchant in mind as well as the sales agent

The philosophy behind Chosen Payments is to keep the merchant in mind as well as the sales agent

Chosen Payments monthly Newsletter. Featured in this issue: Earn Extra Money, New Opportunities and Company Highlights.

Choose Your Success May 2012 Featured In This Issue: CEO's Message Sales Message Earn Extra Money New Opportunities Company Highlights Awards   FREE STATEMENT CREDIT - SUPPORT YOUR PARTNER!   If you are a happy merchant of ours help to spread the word. Please go to the below Better Business Bureau site and give us some positive feedback. If you do so we will give you a FREE STATEMENT CREDIT on your next month's statement.  http://www.trustlink.org/Reviews/Chosen-Payments-206416798  NEW OPPORTUNITIES CHASE PAYMENTECH It is official that we can now submit business to Chase Paymentech.  The relationship has jumped off to a better start than expected and we are happy to have another large processing partner.  There are many advantages and disadvantages that that go with deciding between First Data and Chase Paymentech,  therefore your sales manager can better assist with this decision.  One major benefit of processing through Chase Paymentech is that they will offer special pricing to large merchant account opportunities.  If you feel we need special pricing to get a deal in which the merchant processes 10,000 transactions or more per month then please get with your sales manager for a special pricing request.  Additionally, keep in mind that our processing through Chase Paymentech will be unbranded at this time and we will have the Chosen Payments brand on the Merchant Statements and Merchant Applications as soon as we get through the paperwork process with Chase Paymentech.  The Chase Paymentech Application has been loaded into GoChosen to allow for the online application process.   If you have any questions please refer to your sales manager.     ATTENTION ALL MERCHANTS!!!!   Chosen Payments wants to  reward you for being a loyal merchant!!!   Refer us a new merchant and they sign a deal...VIOLA!!! YOU ARE $200 BUCKS RICHER!!  THAT EASY! Quick Links Our Website     Chosen Payments Digital Handshake A warm & special thank you goes out to all of you Mothers out there!!  HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! We couldn't be here or do it without you.  We hope that you all had a great mother's day.  Love you Mom! CEO'S MESSAGE By Jeff Brodsly President & CEO     ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ASSOCIATION   Last month was the annual Electronic Transaction Association show in Las Vegas.  This year the Chosen Payments team made some ground breaking progress while attending.  Between meeting existing vendors, creating new partnerships, visiting with nationwide agents, and spending quality time with our processing partners, we were able to have a little fun as well!  Stay tuned for new products and services to be rolled out in the coming months as a result of business dealings at the ETA.  The highlight of this years show, for me, was establishing business and personal rappore with Ed Labry (President of First Data North America), and Brian Goudy (SVP of North America Acquiring Sales) from First Data.  Being that First Data is the largest processor around, they have many clients to attend to at events such as the ETA.  However we were fortunate, with our recent sales achievements and of course, fun social presence, to become recognized and spend a great deal of time with these executives.  We have been opportune enough to have a great support team through the  various Directors and Vice Presidents of First Data over the years in which continue to speak very highly of us.  This industry is great in many ways however, one of my driving factors behind the desire to become so successful is building relationships.  All relationship start with an introduction and I am honored to now be on the map with the President and SVP of First Data North America.  Being part of the Chosen Payments team these relationships create huge value for yourself as well.  Aligning yourself with and ISO that can make things happen in the business will always get you further that the next person!  Lastly, I would like to send a special thank you to my Chosen Payments team which also took part  in the ETA experience this year, and each worked their own magic in many ways.  Amy Robinson, Adam Yaras, and Vincent Crivello thank you for your support and participation in making us CHOSEN at the 2012 ETA! SALES MESSAGE By Adam Yaras  Vice President of Sales     Victory Loves Preparation   Where did the time go!?  We are already heading into the month of May and we are doing very BIG things here at Chosen Payments.  Our success keeps growing month after month.  I want to personally say that each and every one of you that is a part of the Chosen Team should be extremely proud of yourselves.  Let's keep the momentum pumping through this month and never look back!......   "Success seems to be connected with action.  Successful people keep moving forward.  They make mistakes but they never quit."   -Conrad Hilton   News and Services  Chosen Payments and the GLCA   There has been much happening this month at Chosen Payments.  We are gearing up for an eventful and busy summer, and there are many exciting topics to share.  Chosen Payments recently established a new partner relationship with the Greater California Livery Association (GCLA).  The GCLA is a statewide 501-c6 non-profit association, comprised of duly licensed member limousine and bus companies.  We recently attended their General Member Meeting in Los Angeles.  Rob Crowell and I spoke to many of the GCLA's members face to face.   Rob delivered a stellar speech in which he explained to the members what we do at Chosen Payments and the many benefits we provide to our merchants,  he also explained that Chosen Payments will be giving back 10% of its profits to the GCLA.  The conference was very successful, and is a great example of how we should be interacting with our merchant to gain more business.  We expect big things from our new found relationship with the GCLA.   VINCENT CRIVELLO Superior recognition to Vincent Crivello for his continued hard work and dedication.  Vinny's tireless efforts go above and beyond, he unselfishly worked hard to ensure that our inside and outside sales teams were operating properly while the Executive Management team was out of the office in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  It is a big job to fill that role, but Vinny was able to keep the office running smoothly.  Thank you Vinny! Awards Top Producer Rob Crowell #1  SALES PRODUCER!!!!!   KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! Outstanding Performance Jorge Alvarez SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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Chosen Payments monthly Newsletter. Featured in this issue: Earn Extra Money, New Opportunities and Company Highlights.

Choose Your Success May 2012 Featured In This Issue: CEO's Message Sales Message Earn Extra Money New Opportunities Company Highlights Awards   FREE STATEMENT CREDIT - SUPPORT YOUR PARTNER!   If you are a happy merchant of ours help to spread the word. Please go to the below Better Business Bureau site and give us some positive feedback. If you do so we will give you a FREE STATEMENT CREDIT on your next month's statement.  http://www.trustlink.org/Reviews/Chosen-Payments-206416798  NEW OPPORTUNITIES CHASE PAYMENTECH It is official that we can now submit business to Chase Paymentech.  The relationship has jumped off to a better start than expected and we are happy to have another large processing partner.  There are many advantages and disadvantages that that go with deciding between First Data and Chase Paymentech,  therefore your sales manager can better assist with this decision.  One major benefit of processing through Chase Paymentech is that they will offer special pricing to large merchant account opportunities.  If you feel we need special pricing to get a deal in which the merchant processes 10,000 transactions or more per month then please get with your sales manager for a special pricing request.  Additionally, keep in mind that our processing through Chase Paymentech will be unbranded at this time and we will have the Chosen Payments brand on the Merchant Statements and Merchant Applications as soon as we get through the paperwork process with Chase Paymentech.  The Chase Paymentech Application has been loaded into GoChosen to allow for the online application process.   If you have any questions please refer to your sales manager.     ATTENTION ALL MERCHANTS!!!!   Chosen Payments wants to  reward you for being a loyal merchant!!!   Refer us a new merchant and they sign a deal...VIOLA!!! YOU ARE $200 BUCKS RICHER!!  THAT EASY! Quick Links Our Website     Chosen Payments Digital Handshake A warm & special thank you goes out to all of you Mothers out there!!  HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! We couldn't be here or do it without you.  We hope that you all had a great mother's day.  Love you Mom! CEO'S MESSAGE By Jeff Brodsly President & CEO     ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ASSOCIATION   Last month was the annual Electronic Transaction Association show in Las Vegas.  This year the Chosen Payments team made some ground breaking progress while attending.  Between meeting existing vendors, creating new partnerships, visiting with nationwide agents, and spending quality time with our processing partners, we were able to have a little fun as well!  Stay tuned for new products and services to be rolled out in the coming months as a result of business dealings at the ETA.  The highlight of this years show, for me, was establishing business and personal rappore with Ed Labry (President of First Data North America), and Brian Goudy (SVP of North America Acquiring Sales) from First Data.  Being that First Data is the largest processor around, they have many clients to attend to at events such as the ETA.  However we were fortunate, with our recent sales achievements and of course, fun social presence, to become recognized and spend a great deal of time with these executives.  We have been opportune enough to have a great support team through the  various Directors and Vice Presidents of First Data over the years in which continue to speak very highly of us.  This industry is great in many ways however, one of my driving factors behind the desire to become so successful is building relationships.  All relationship start with an introduction and I am honored to now be on the map with the President and SVP of First Data North America.  Being part of the Chosen Payments team these relationships create huge value for yourself as well.  Aligning yourself with and ISO that can make things happen in the business will always get you further that the next person!  Lastly, I would like to send a special thank you to my Chosen Payments team which also took part  in the ETA experience this year, and each worked their own magic in many ways.  Amy Robinson, Adam Yaras, and Vincent Crivello thank you for your support and participation in making us CHOSEN at the 2012 ETA! SALES MESSAGE By Adam Yaras  Vice President of Sales     Victory Loves Preparation   Where did the time go!?  We are already heading into the month of May and we are doing very BIG things here at Chosen Payments.  Our success keeps growing month after month.  I want to personally say that each and every one of you that is a part of the Chosen Team should be extremely proud of yourselves.  Let's keep the momentum pumping through this month and never look back!......   "Success seems to be connected with action.  Successful people keep moving forward.  They make mistakes but they never quit."   -Conrad Hilton   News and Services  Chosen Payments and the GLCA   There has been much happening this month at Chosen Payments.  We are gearing up for an eventful and busy summer, and there are many exciting topics to share.  Chosen Payments recently established a new partner relationship with the Greater California Livery Association (GCLA).  The GCLA is a statewide 501-c6 non-profit association, comprised of duly licensed member limousine and bus companies.  We recently attended their General Member Meeting in Los Angeles.  Rob Crowell and I spoke to many of the GCLA's members face to face.   Rob delivered a stellar speech in which he explained to the members what we do at Chosen Payments and the many benefits we provide to our merchants,  he also explained that Chosen Payments will be giving back 10% of its profits to the GCLA.  The conference was very successful, and is a great example of how we should be interacting with our merchant to gain more business.  We expect big things from our new found relationship with the GCLA.   VINCENT CRIVELLO Superior recognition to Vincent Crivello for his continued hard work and dedication.  Vinny's tireless efforts go above and beyond, he unselfishly worked hard to ensure that our inside and outside sales teams were operating properly while the Executive Management team was out of the office in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  It is a big job to fill that role, but Vinny was able to keep the office running smoothly.  Thank you Vinny! Awards Top Producer Rob Crowell #1  SALES PRODUCER!!!!!   KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! Outstanding Performance Jorge Alvarez SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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Choose Your Success April 2012 Featured In This Issue: CEO's Message Sales Message Earn Extra Money  News and Services Company Highlight Awards     NEW OPPORTUNITIES Chosen Payments is proud to announce a new processing relationship in Canada.  Look out for more information in the coming weeks.  If you have a need for this immediately please get with your sales or support representative. Chosen Payments has partnered with GETI for check processing.   Using both GETI and Profitstars for check acceptance will allow us to capture the market share in all verticals.     Earn Extra Money   -IT'S TAX TIME:  As a business owner tax time is not a fun time. If you need extra cash let us know as we can assist with cash advances and loans.      Click Here For More Info    -EARN $150:  If you are an existing merchant of ours and refer us a new merchant, we will give you a $150 referral fee!  Let us help you and your network! Company Highlight    I wanted to take a special moment to congratulate Shira Alon, our administrative Manager for bringing her second beautiful baby girl into this world.  Shaylee Alon was born March 23rd, 2012 and is in great health.  Congrats to Shira and we look forward to your return to the office! Quick Links Our Website     Chosen Payments Digital Handshake      CEO's Message By Jeff Brodsly President & CEO As Quarter 1 of 2012 wrapped up I could not believe our growth when being told by my operations teams, that I had to see it myself.  During our end of month sales meeting the hard facts came out and I am extremely proud to know we have  far exceeded our goals  for Q1 2012.  Being a visionary and pioneer at heart, anyone that knows me will agree, I have unrealistic expectations at time.  Well, the good news is that not only did the Chosen Payments team reach these expectations that one would call "unrealistic" but we surpassed our goals by 21%!  I thank all of our merchants for believing in us and allowing us to become their partner in success.  I thank our sales team, for turning your career into a passion and actively helping merchants out.  I thank our support team for keeping merchants happy and providing "unrealistic" customer service.  Lastly, I thank all the executives of Chosen Payments for playing their role in Q1 allowing the company to organically mature while the roots continue to spread.  I wish everyone a productive 2nd Quarter as well as a very happy Easter and Passover! Sales Message                           By Adam Yaras  Senior Vice President     Building and maintaining relationships with your merchants   In this industry, the old saying, "it's who you know" rings true.  This is an industry of people, and building relationships is the key ingredient to success.  Building and maintaining relationships with your merchants will set you apart from the other guy, and is also a large reason that they will keep their business with you for you years to come.  Over the years, those relationships will result in more business and referrals-when someone asks your merchant " who does your processing?" ...think about how they will answer that question, and now you want them to answer that question.  Strong relationships and good service will assure that your merchant has only good things to say when that question arises.   News and Services    Global Payments Breach    Ironically as addressed in our last newsletter the word "breach" is becoming more wide spread.  Global Payments, one of the largest processors of major card brands, suffered a date breach last week.  As quoted by Forbes, "But the more serious concern is whether or not this can be put aside as a one-off incident.  The growing dependence on plastic really puts a lot at stake, and this incident brings to light the fact that sensitive information can be breached at any point in the long chain of companies that handle this information."  What this means to you, as a merchant, is a few things; First off, you are safe with us as we have nothing to do with Global Payments.  You are relieved as many merchants nationwide may start to feel the effect of this breach either directly or indirectly.  What this means to you, as a sales agent, is a few things; First, this is a great time to educate your merchants on PCI compliance, verify they have gone through the Chosen Payments hassle free compliance program, and answer any questions they may have.  Secondly, this is a time to start conversations with new merchant prospects by leading in with PCI or the Global Payments breach.  This is a great opportunity to shine among your competition by showing your prospective merchants how much you care about them and their security in payment processing.  Lastly, for the sales agents, if your have not offered data breach protection to your merchants, you need to.  Imagine how bad you would feel if one of your merchants was effected by data breach, you had the capabilities to offer this great product, yet you never brought it up to your merchant because you were concerned with th fee involved?  For $72 per year, a merchant can be covered for up to $50,000 in losses due to a data breach by offering them a data breach protection plan.  Most merchants will be thanking you for keeping their costs down and educating them that such protection exists as opposed to squawking at you for bringing up "another fee".  As an agent, do yourself, and your merchants a favor and open conversation about the data breach protection offered by Chosen Payments. Awards Top Producer Rob Crowell This goes to Rob for his long hours paying off by helping more merchants than anyone else last month!  Great job! Outstanding Performance Michael Tung This goes to Michael Tung for having his best month ever, and acquiring his largest client since his birth in this business over 7 years ago!  Keep up the hard work Michael!   CEO Recognition Jorge Alvarez This goes to Jorge Alvarez for really shining when the opportunity arose.  Jorge all of your efforts are noticed and appreciated! This concludes our monthly newsletter for Chosen Payments. Have a wonderful month and we wish you continued success.

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