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SUMMARY:Can’t I Just Use PayPal? / The Advantages of Our Own Solution
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Advantages of PayPal

Everything is handled
PayPal has figured out everything regarding the payment process
You just convince your customer to make the purchase
Wide array of features
Customers are familiar with PayPal
Built in trust makes conversions easier

Disadvantages of PayPal

Increasingly politicized environment
Holding the wrong political / personal view may result in your money being frozen
Fees
Lack of customization

The Advantages of Our Own Solution

Zero technology fees
Fees include – banking and server fees, but no additional fees at transaction time
Insured against political backlash
You can place incoming money in your own trusted institution(s)
Retain all customer metadata, including payment information, allowing for seamless customer service integration
Customizable Payment Options
Credit Card, Direct Deposit, BitCoin and even barter can all be managed by your own custom system
Valuable knowledge and intellectual property
Learn skills while building that...

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