Payment Services

CREDIT CARD
DIRECT

Hero Tagline: Direct credit card payment flows without intermediary gateways where supported.

Credit Card Direct refers to direct payment by credit card without intermediary
gateways, where supported by corridor and counterparty.

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About This Service

Credit Card Direct

Prominence Bank’s IP 2 IP (Internet Protocol to Internet Protocol) Interbank Transfer service enables direct, secure fund movement between financial institutions using modern IP-based messaging protocols — faster, more efficient, and fully compliant.

Available exclusively to Prominence Bank account holders, this service is delivered with institutional-grade compliance, full documentation, and dedicated relationship management support.

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Key Benefits

Streamlined card-based payments for eligible use cases

Reduced dependency on external gateways where supported.

Clear statement records for reconciliation.

Step by Step

How It Works

1

Activation & Eligibility

Client requests activation (where applicable) and meets eligibility requirements.

2

Payment Initiation

Payment is initiated with the required card and beneficiary details.

3

Fraud & Compliance

Fraud and compliance checks are performed before execution.

4

Fraud & Compliance

Funds are settled according to card network rules and corridor capabilities.

Real-World Applications

Typical Use Cases

Card-Funded Settlements

Eligible card-funded settlements for services or invoices.

Direct Card Payments

Card-based payments where a gateway is not required or not desired.

Corridor Processing

Specific corridors requiring direct card processing.

Requirements

Eligibility & Compliance

  • Available to eligible account holders only.
  • Subject to continuous monitoring and fraud controls.
  • Mandatory compliance checks apply.

Important Disclaimer

Card network rules apply. Disputes/chargebacks may be possible depending on transaction type and evidence.

KYC/AML

Sanctions Screening

Risk-Based Approval

Bank Verification

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about our Credit Card Direct service

Question: What is “Credit Card Direct”?
Answer: Credit Card Direct allows for a credit card direct payment without the need for intermediary gateways, where supported. This specialized card payment service enables direct card processing for faster and more efficient fund movements.
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Answer: This service is available to eligible Prominence Bank account holders only. Your ability to pay by credit card through this system is subject to corridor support and a comprehensive merchant payments compliance review.
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Answer: No. While Stripe and PayPal are popular third-party rails, Credit Card Direct refers to our proprietary direct card processing infrastructure. It is designed for a more direct card to bank payment flow where supported globally.
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Answer: Yes. Any credit card direct payment transaction may be disputed under official card network rules. Whether it’s a card payment service or a direct transfer, chargeback eligibility depends on the transaction type and evidence provided.
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Answer: All merchant payments and card activities are strictly monitored for fraud. Our direct card processing is aligned with each account’s risk profile to maintain a secure and compliant environment for every card to bank payment.
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Answer: Yes. Limits on how much you can pay by credit card may apply based on your client profile and risk assessment. These thresholds are also influenced by the specific capabilities of each card to bank payment corridor.

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Answer: While information about our card payment service is public, actual usage of direct card processing is restricted to Prominence Bank account holders only. Eligibility remains a core requirement for accessing these tools.
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Answer: To enable direct card processing, first open a Prominence Bank account. Once onboarded, you can request activation for merchant payments through official channels. Approvals are determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Become an Account Holder to Access This Service

Become an account holder to access this service and more. Open an account online or contact Prominence Bank for an eligibility review.

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Need assistance? Call us on +44 20 8895 6493 or contact us online.