Offering businesses an excellent reliable, hassle-free solution to payment processing—no more hidden fees, no more price increases: KIS Payments

The Silicon Review

KIS Payments was formed when a few colleagues working in the payment processing industry—Michael, Jenn and Rick—recognized that Canadian merchants were being overcharged and under-serviced. Businesses were demanding simple payments and clear value in their payment processing, and so that’s what the KIS Payments founders set out to deliver! There are several options for payment processing for your business. Whether you need a countertop, a wireless device or a 4G mobile device, KIS Payments can help. Whether you are a food truck looking for a mobile device or a multi-chain restaurant, KIS Payments have a solution for you.

All of KIS Payments’ solutions are modular, meaning you can add Ecommerce, different terminals, include software, gift card programs and loyalty programs – creating a true omni-channel payment solution. Or, KIS Payments can keep it really simple – one terminal so your customers can pay the way they want – VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, Union Pay, AliPay, WeChat Pay, G-Pay, Apple Pay and Debit/Interac. The company helps turn your staff into payment heroes. Accepting payments has never been more complicated and the ways you get paid are as varied as your customers. KIS Payments is here to help Keep It Simple. The team can help you with a single terminal or a variety of payment solutions to meet your business’ individual needs.

Online Solutions

Do your customers want to pay online? Are you looking to clear out extra inventory? Have you always wanted to start an online store or add online options to your existing in-store solutions? KIS Payments offer a couple of different options: 1) the company do the layout and work for you and can set up a store ranging from up to 100 items to unlimited items, starting at $50/month; or 2) the company will give you access to a simple site builder where you can set up the online store yourself. The teams, at KIS, have teamed up with Ecwid, the leading choice for small business merchants to easily set up a store and start selling fast. No need to abandon your existing site — Ecwid can be added virtually anywhere you have an online presence. You have the freedom to operate multiple online stores including on your website, social media channels, and mobile devices.

So stop reading and start selling from your new online store! Getting an online account with KIS and Ecwid means that you have the ability to provide products and services for sale to your customers, giving them omni-channel buying opportunities, because sometimes they will buy in person, and sometimes online. This system also integrates with KIS Payments’ payment processing system so that you can track your online and offline sales together. Your customers are demanding it! More and more customers are looking for your business online, whether it’s just for information, or if they want purchase online and pickup or have it delivered. Don't let your competition take your customers, just because you were not online. Do you need to quickly create an online presence? KIS can provide you with an Instant Site at no charge until you are ready to start selling. You can select from dozens of templates and get your site up and running ASAP - or ask us to do it for you. Right now, while customers are avoiding shopping in person merchants can offer convenient in-store or curbside pickup.

Clover Go app

Whether it’s a pandemic, juggling a life/work balance, or keeping track of employees and sales, we have come to depend on our phones. We use them for everything in our businesses – from communications, marketing, calendar events, emails – and now payments. More than just keeping track of how your business is doing at any given point in time, the Clover Go App now allows you take payments through your phone. It’s like have the Clover Dashboard and the Virtual terminal in the palm of your hand. Keep up to date and now make sales with the Clover Go App. KIS Payments can help you set up a Clover Merchant account that lets you take payments through e-commerce, online virtual terminal, in person and mobile payments and now – on your phone. As a business owner, you’ve got a lot on the go. That’s why Clover is always thinking of new ways to help you streamline your business operations. KIS Payments is pleased to announce the launch of the new Clover Go app, making it easier to access the features you need most, from taking payments on the go to checking daily sales and reporting.

The new Clover Go app is available for download from either the Android or Apple app store and gives you quick access to many of the top features from your Clover Dashboard. With the Clover Go app you can take card-not-present payments, issue refunds, review real-time reporting and inventory, and manage employees and more. All this from your mobile phone or tablet when you do not have your Clover device with you!

Meet the leader behind the success of KIS Payments

Rick Owen, Co-Founder and CEO of KIS Payments has been involved in the Canadian payment processing industry for years, and has been a lifelong crusader for small businesses. He has both owned businesses (from publishing to construction companies), and also provided consultation to entrepreneurs on the basics of owning your own business. His experience on both sides of this coin, not only exposed him to the need for merchants to understand what exactly they’re paying for, but also how Merchant Processors capitalize on the confusion of merchants. This confusion often leads to thousands of dollars wasted annually. With unprecedented levels of client retention, he has been a top sales producer in the Merchant Processor industry. Rick, along with his wife, Heather, and family, enjoy life on Vancouver Island, BC.