• Argentina Peso (ARS)
• Brazilian Real (BRL)
• Indian Rupee (INR)
• Mexican Peso (MXN)
• South African Rand (ZAR)

Starting today, the following currencies will be available for customers to choose from and for vendors to select as default currencies within the purchase routine:

These recent additions boost 2Checkout’s available international purchase currencies to 17. Click here for 2CO’s complete list of currencies.

South Africans will be happy to note that the Rand (ZAR) has additionally been added as a remittance currency, making it possible for South African vendors utilizing 2Checkout to be paid in ZAR by wire transfer, raising 2CO’s overall payout currencies to 25. Click here for a complete list of 2CO payout currencies.

What this means for your everyday business:

• No disruption in the payout of your 2Checkout payment.
• A potential change of reference information on your wire.
• A potential change in the fee charged by your bank as funds will now originate from a US bank.

2Checkout would like to encourage you to select the most cost effective payment option – Foreign Currency Electronic Funds Transfer (FCEFT). The FCEFT payment option can be selected through the VA Bank Wizard and is available in the following currencies:

• AUD – Australian Dollar
• CAD – Canadian Dollar
• CHF – Swiss Franc
• EUR – Euro (Selected Countries)
• GBP – British Pound
• MXN – Mexican Peso
• NZD – New Zealand Dollar

Coming Soon:

• HKD – Hong Kong Dollar
• INR – Indian Rupee
• SGD – Singapore Dollar

The FCEFT payment option allows 2Checkout to pay vendors in certain currencies directly through the banking system of a given country. The following provides a description of the potential fees for these two payment options:

Foreign Currency Electronic Funds Transfer

• 2Checkout fee is $0.00 USD per payment.
• Usually no fee charged by the receiving bank.
• No corresponding bank used.
• Delivery time is usually 2-5 business days.

Currency Wire

• 2Checkout fee $6.00 USD per payment.
• Possibility of additional bank fees charged by the receiving bank.
• Possibility of additional bank fees charged by the corresponding bank.
• Delivery time can range from 14 business days to a few weeks.

2Checkout welcomes your feedback. Please contact us directly with your account related questions or concerns.

• December 24: Christmas Eve (not a Federal Reserve Holiday, but early closures may effect when payments are received)
• December 25: Christmas Day
• December 31: New Year’s Eve (not a Federal Reserve Holiday, but early closures may effect when payments are received)

For those who really like to plan ahead, the Federal Reserve Bank provides a look ahead all the way to 2012.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Definitions

• EFT — Electronic Funds Transfer is the quickest method of money transfer and they do not cost anything through 2Checkout. Vendors are able to transfer very small amounts (minimum of $10 USD) from their 2Checkout account to their bank, hence enabling vendors to potentially be paid every week without the penalty of transfer fees. It is recommended by the banking systems for the safety of the vendors that no more than $10,000 USD be transferred per payment for vendors who can receive EFTs, as they are rescindable. Although EFTs are not available in all countries, vendors always have the option of signing up for a Payoneer card to enable their ability receive EFTs.
• Payoneer — The 2Checkout.com-branded Re-Loadable MasterCard® (powered by Payoneer) is the solution for vendors who wish to be able to accept EFTs in countries that do not offer the EFT service. The opportunity to receive EFTs in a country that does not support them is accompanied by the inherent benefit of being able to receive payments from your 2Checkout account with only a $20 USD minimum payment and no 2Checkout transfer fees (although, Payoneer does charge nominal fees for transferring money to your card). Additionally, it is very handy for those who wish to have direct ATM access to the funds transferred from their 2Checkout account into the Payoneer card. Click on the following link if you would like to sign up for the 2Checkout.com-branded Re-Loadable MasterCard®.
• Wire Transfer — Monetary wires are not as quick as EFTs, although they are typically suggested for payments greater than $10,000 USD. Wire transfers give you the assurance that your check-in-hand is as good as cash and no charge-backs can take place against that amount unlike EFTs, which are rescindable.
• Paper Check — Checks are manually printed from our 3rd-party processor and then mailed out to the address you specify within the Banking Wizard.

Payments within the United States

• EFT (ACH)
  Transfer: 2-3 business days
  Fee: NONE
  Release Level: $10
• Payoneer
  Transfer: 2-3 business days
  Fee: Varies (no 2Checkout fee)
  Release Level: $20
• Paper Check
  Transfer: Standard First Class mail
  Fee: $4 USD
  Release Level: $100

Payments Outside the United States

• EFT (DEFT, AEFT, BACS, other) — Click here to learn about foreign ACH transactions.
  Transfer: 2-3 business days
  Fee: NONE
  Release Level: $10
• Payoneer
  Transfer: 2-3 business days
  Fee: Varies (no 2Checkout fee)
  Release Level: $20
• Wire Transfer (in local currency)
  Transfer: 14-21 business days
  Fee: $6 USD
  Release Level: $300
• Wire Transfer (In USD to destination bank based in a supported foreign currency country)
  Transfer: 14-21 business days
  Fee: $15 USD
  Release Level: $300
• Wire Transfer (In USD to destination bank based in an un-supported foreign currency country)
  Transfer: 14-21 business days
  Fee: $10 USD
  Release Level: $300
• Paper Check
  Transfer: Standard Air Mail
  Fee: $4 USD
  Release Level: $100

Supported Foreign Currencies — for ACH Transactions

• AUD – Australian Dollars
• CAD – Canadian Dollars
• EUR – Euros
• MXN – Mexican New Peso
• NZD – New Zealand Dollar
• CHF – Swiss Franc
• GBP – Great Britain Pound Sterling

Supported Foreign Currencies — for Wire Transfers

• AUD – Australian Dollars
• CAD – Canadian Dollars
• EUR – Euros
• HKD – Hong Kong Dollars
• INR – Indian Rupee
• JPY – Japanese Yen
• MXN – Mexican New Peso
• NZD – New Zealand Dollar
• NOK – Norwegian Kroner
• ZAR – South African Rand
• SGD – Singapore Dollar
• SEK – Swedish Kroner
• CHF – Swiss Franc
• TRY – Turkish Lira
• GBP – Great Britain Pound Sterling
• CZK – Czech Republic Koruny
• DKK – Denmark Kroner
• HUF – Hungary Forint
• ILS – Israel New Shekel
• KWD – Kuwait Dinars
• PHP – Philippine Pesos
• PLN – Poland Zlotych
• SAR – Saudi Arabia Riyals
• AED – United Arab Emirates Dirhams

To set your payment preferences, use the Banking Wizard within your 2Checkout account.

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• Payment Countries

CHF or Swiss Franks
EURO
MXM or Mexican Peso
NZD or New Zealand Dollar

When you are entering your bank information into the Banking Wizard, you will be required to enter your IRC (International Routing Code). This can sometimes be confusing due to different countries referring to it by different names. The following information will help you determine what your IRC is.

AUD: If you are in Australia and you would like to receive an FCEFT (AEFT) in AUD, you will use your BSB (Bank, State, Branch) number for the IRC. The BSB is a six-digit number consisting of a two-digit bank number, a one-digit state number, and a three-digit branch number.

You can find this number at the bottom of your checks, it is the second set of numbers. You should also contact the banking institution where the account is held to obtain this information.

CAD: If you are in Canada and you would like to receive an FCEFT (DEFT) in CAD, your IRC will consist of 9 numeric numbers and include the following. A four-digit institution number and a five-digit branch transit number.

When you go to enter this number into the Banking Wizard, you will notice that the leading zero is built in for you, so you will drop the first zero and only enter the last eight numbers.

Example: Enter 00410202 consisting of eight-digits instead of 000410202 that consist of nine-digits.

You can find this number at the bottom of your checks; it is the second and third set of numbers. You should also contact the banking institution where the account is held to obtain this information.

GBP: If you are in Great Britain and you would like to receive an FCEFT (BACS) in GBP, you will use your sort code or branch number that will consist of 6 numeric numbers. This will be the second group of numbers located on the bottom of your checks. You should also contact the banking instituting where the account is held to obtain this information.

(Please be advised that your IBAN number will not be required, only your account number)

CHF: If you are in Switzerland and you would like to receive an FCEFT in CHF,you will have to contact the financial institution where the account is held to obtain the IRC. The IRC is a five-digit numeric number commonly referred to as the SIC. number

(Please be advised that your IBAN number will not be required, only your account number)

MXM: If you are in Mexico and you would like to receive an FCEFT in MXM, you will not have an IRC and so you will leave the field for the IRC blank .

NZD: If you are in New Zealand and you would like to receive an FCEFT in NZD, you will use the bank/branch code or BSB number for the IRC. You will locate this number at the bottom of your checks. It will be the second set of numbers and will consist of a numeric six-digit number. You should also contact the banking institution where the account is held to obtain this information.

Euro: Since the Euro is used in a number of counties, different numbers will be used for the IRC.

(Please be advised that your IBAN number will not be required, only your account number)

The Netherlands: If you are in the Netherlands and you would like to receive an FCEFT in Euros, you will not have to enter an IRC number because the IRC is contained in the account number. You should contact the banking institution where the account is held to obtain this information.

Ireland: If you are in Ireland and you would like to receive a FCEFT in Euros, you will use the six-digit numeric sort code for the IRC number. You will have to contact the financial institution where the account is held to obtain this information.

Spain: If you are in Spain and you would like to receive an FCEFT in Euros, your IRC will consist of a nine-digit numeric number consisting of bank and branch codes. You will have to contact the financial institution where the account is held to obtain this information.

Austria: If you are in Austria and you would like to receive an FCEFT in Euros, your IRC will consist of a five-digit numeric number consisting of the bank and branch codes. To obtain your IRC, you will have to contact the financial institution where the account is held.

Belgium: If you are in Belgium and you would like to receive an FCEFT in Euros, you will leave the IRC field blank because the IRC is contained in the account number. To obtain your account number, you will have to contact the financial institution where the account is held.

France: If you are in France and you would like to receive an FCEFT in Euros, you will use your RIB number for your IRC. The RIB number is a ten-digit numeric number that consists of your bank and branch codes. Your RIB number is located at the bottom of your checks. It is the first two groups of numbers. You should also contact your banking institution to obtain this information.

Germany: If you are in Germany and you would like to receive an FCEFT in Euros, you will have to contact your banking institution to obtain your BLZ. The BLZ will be numeric and eight characters in length.

The new Payment methods are currently available to all vendors through the new Vendor Admin area. You will need to log into your account via the new vendor area here and Click the Account tab and then the Bank Account tab to access the account details and run the banking wizard.

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Vendors that are located in Great Britain, Australia, and Canada are able to receive payment via Foreign Currency Electronic Funds Transfer (FCEFT) in their own currency. Vendors are also able to receive payment via FCEFT in Swiss Francs, Euro, Mexican Peso and New Zealand Dollar. For more information FCEFT please see the information posted here.

While this process is usually seamless, difficulty in verifying the legitimacy and status of your account can result in the delay of your initial payments.

If your account has not been cleared for release of payment prior to the payment period (Every Thursday), you should receive a notification via email of the delay in payment.

Important Note: Suppliers selling tangible goods should not expect payment until 2CheckOut can confirm receipt of goods shipped, and they were received as per the terms advertised on the supplier’s website. Delaying shipment until you receive funds is NOT considered an acceptable business practice.

Suppliers selling intangible goods, such as service related products (e-downloads, hosting, etc.), should not expect payment until 2CheckOut can confirm that your services have been rendered.

Suppliers who establish a new account within five (5) days of a payment cycle release date will not receive a disbursement of funds until the next payment period ends (approximately one (1) week).

Suppliers with bank accounts in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, or The United States can have payments electronically deposited directly into their bank account at no cost via our direct deposit payment methods.

Suppliers without a bank account in any of the countries above can have their payments electronically deposited into their bank account via our wire transfer payment method.

If your currency is included in the list of supported currencies below then you can choose to receive the wire in your local currency at a fee of $6.00 USD per transfer or you can choose to receive the wire in US Dollars at a fee of $15.00 USD per transfer.

If your bank’s currency is not included in the list below then you can choose to receive a US Dollar transfer at a discounted rate of $10.00 USD.

Currently, we are offering payments in the following currencies:

AUD Australian Dollars
CAD Canadian Dollars
CZK Czech Republic Koruny
DKK Denmark Kroner
EUR Euro
HKD Hong Kong Dollar
HUF Hungary Forint
INR Indian Rupee*
ILS Israel New Shekel
JPY Japanese Yen
KWD Kuwait Dinars
MXN Mexican New Peso
NZD New Zealand Dollar
NOK Norwegian Kroner
PHP Philippines Pesos
PLN Poland Zlotych
GBP Pound Sterling
ZAR South African Rand
SAR Saudi Arabia Riyals
SGD Singapore Dollar
SEK Swedish Kroner
CHF Swiss Franc
TRY Turkish Lira
AED United Arab Emirates Dirhams
USD US Dollars

All of our suppliers can choose to have their payment sent using our air-mail check payment method for a fee of $4.00 USD.

Vendors that are located in Great Britain, Australia, and Canada are able to receive payment via Foreign Currency Electronic Funds Transfer (FCEFT) in their own currency. Vendors are now able to receive payment via FCEFT in Swiss Francs, Euro, Mexican Peso and New Zealand Dollar. There is no fee for a FCEFT payment. More information on this payment method can be found here.

Each accounting period is a week long. A new period begins each Wednesday.

All transactions that have deposited before the close of each period will be processed and payments will be disbursed the next day, Thursday. However, if the payment date falls on a US-banking holiday, payments will be disbursed on the next business day.

Account Verification:
All accounts are subjected to our account verification processes.

While this process is usually seamless, difficulty in verifying the legitimacy and status of your account can result in the delay of your payments.

Important Note:
Suppliers selling tangible goods should not expect payment until 2CheckOut can confirm receipt of goods shipped, and they were received as per the terms advertised on the supplier’s website or auction. Delaying shipment until you receive funds is NOT considered an acceptable business practice.

Suppliers selling intangible goods, such as service related products (e-downloads, hosting, etc.), should not expect payment until 2CheckOut can confirm that your services have been rendered.

All Payments are subject to Reserve Funds.

*2Checkout.com has been informed by our bank that with the banking regulation in India that a wire can only be issued for payments that are over 100,000.00 INR and must include the IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) code for your bank, along with your bank’s full address and branch name – please contact your bank for the correct IFSC code.

1) Stop payments can be done upon your authorization. It will take 7-14 business days to void and invalidate the original check payment issued. The fee for this service is $30.00 USD. Funds will then be credited to the account balance and will be reissued as part of your next payment.

2) Check payments not received after 60 days from issue date can be voided per your request, at no additional fee. If the check has been cashed then the check can not be voided and a 2Checkout.com representative will contact you with the appropriate bank documents that will need to be completed. If the check has not been cashed it will take 7-14 business days for the funds to be credited back to the account balance and reissued as part of your next payment.