More Than Payment Processing
Technology Designed Around Government Operations
Government payment environments can involve multiple departments, locations, systems, and payment channels. Direct Processing Network helps connect the payment experience across your organization.
Direct Processing Network helps connect the payment experience across:
In-Person Payments • Online Payments • Mobile Payments • Payment Links • Recurring Payments • Virtual Payments • Reporting • Integrations • POS • Multi-Location Management
One Connected Payment Strategy
Make it easier for citizens to pay and easier for government employees to manage payments.
Convenient Ways for Citizens to Pay
Meet Your Community Where They Are
Today’s citizens expect the same convenience from government services that they experience everywhere else.
Accept payments through:
- Credit and debit cards
- Contactless payments
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Online and mobile payments
- Payment links
- QR codes
- In-person terminals
- Phone and virtual payments
Give citizens more ways to pay while reducing the burden on staff.
Online Government Payments
Give Citizens the Convenience of Paying Online
Citizens shouldn’t always have to visit a government office or wait on the phone to make a payment.
Online payment solutions can support:
- Taxes
- Utility bills
- Permits
- Licenses
- Registrations
- Fines and fees
- Applications
- Public services
- Other government charges
Make payments available from a phone, tablet, or computer whenever it is convenient for the citizen.
Flexible Digital Payment Options
Payment Links
Payment links provide an easy way to request and collect payments digitally.
Send links through:
- Text messages
- Invoices
- Notices
- Statements
- Applications
- Payment reminders
- Citizen communications
Citizens simply click the link, enter their payment information, and complete the transaction.
Less paperwork. Less manual processing. More convenience.
Recurring Payments
Some government services require recurring or scheduled payments.
Support:
- Utility payments
- Payment plans
- Property-related charges
- Service fees
- Recurring permits
- Municipal services
- Other scheduled payments
Automate eligible payments and reduce manual follow-up for staff.
Card-on-File & Secure Customer Vault
Make Repeat Payments Easier
For citizens who regularly make payments to your organization, secure card-on-file technology can help simplify future transactions.
Use cases may include:
- Recurring payments
- Payment plans
- Municipal services
- Utility payments
- Ongoing fees
- Repeat transactions
Securely stored payment credentials can reduce repeated card entry and create a more efficient payment experience.
In-Person Government Payments
Modernize the Front Counter
Government offices still handle a significant amount of in-person activity.
Give employees modern payment technology for collecting:
- Fees
- Fines
- Taxes
- Permits
- Licenses
- Applications
- Utility payments
- Service charges
- Other government payments
Fast, user-friendly payment terminals can help reduce transaction times and improve the citizen experience.
Take Payments Where Government Services Happen
Mobile Payment Solutions
Government payments don’t always happen behind a counter.
Mobile payment solutions can support:
- Field offices
- Public events
- Community events
- Inspections
- Parks and recreation
- Public facilities
- Mobile services
- On-site collections
- Outdoor operations
Give employees the ability to accept payments where services are being provided.
Text-to-Pay
Text-to-pay can make it easier for citizens to respond to payment requests.
Text → Payment Link → Payment → Confirmation
Use digital payment requests for:
- Outstanding balances
- Utility bills
- Fees and fines
- Permits
- Applications
- Payment plans
- Other charges
Make the payment process faster without requiring another phone call or office visit.
More Ways to Collect Government Payments
QR Code Payments
Turn notices and communications into payment opportunities. Place QR codes on:
- Statements
- Invoices
- Notices
- Permits
- Applications
- Public signage
- Printed communications
- Receipts
Citizens scan the code with their phone and are directed to the appropriate payment experience.
Government POS Solutions
Support More Than Traditional Payments. POS solutions can support:
- Parks and recreation
- Community centers
- Museums
- Public attractions
- Government-operated facilities
- Event registrations
- Merchandise
- Concessions
- Program fees
Connect POS activity with payment processing and reporting for greater visibility.
Utility Payment Solutions
Make Paying Bills Easier. Payment solutions can support:
- Water bills
- Electric bills
- Waste services
- Sewer services
- Municipal utilities
- Other recurring public services
Offer online, mobile, in-person, phone, payment-link, and recurring payment options where appropriate.
Simplify Government Payment Collection
Taxes, Fees & Public Payments
Government organizations collect many different types of payments. Direct Processing Network can help support payment collection for:
- Property taxes
- Business taxes
- Permit fees
- License fees
- Registration fees
- Court-related fees
- Fines
- Application fees
- Public records fees
- Recreation fees
- Service charges
- Other government payments
Create a more consistent payment experience across departments and payment channels.
Integrate With Your Existing Systems
Your Payment System Should Work With Your Technology
Government organizations often rely on specialized software for different areas of their operations. Payment solutions can connect with:
- Government management systems
- Utility billing systems
- Accounting software
- ERP systems
- CRM systems
- Website platforms
- Registration systems
- Licensing platforms
- Permit management systems
- Recreation management systems
- Other third-party applications
Work Better Together
The goal isn’t to replace every system you already use. It’s to make your technology work better together.
One Partner for Government Payments & Technology
Modernize the Way Your Organization Collects Payments
Government organizations shouldn’t have to choose between modern technology and the systems they already rely on. Direct Processing Network combines payment expertise with business technology solutions to help government organizations create a more connected payment environment. From online and in-person payments to recurring billing, payment links, reporting, integrations, POS, and ERP solutions, we can help bring the pieces together.
Let's Modernize Your Government Payment Experience
Tell us about your organization, the systems you currently use, and where you want to improve. Whether you're looking to modernize payment collection, add digital payment options, connect payments to existing software, improve reporting, reduce manual processes, or explore a broader ERP solution such as Odoo, Direct Processing Network can help you build the right solution.