Payment links by text instead of card numbers over the phone

Keying card numbers from phone calls is costly and dispute-prone for vehicle service contract sellers. Text-to-pay sends a secure link so the customer enters their own card, with 3-D Secure and a stored consent record.
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Payment solutions for vehicle service contracts (auto warranties)

How each solution supports vehicle service contracts (auto warranties)

See what each option adds to the way your business takes and tracks payments.

High-Risk Merchant Account

For vehicle service contracts (auto warranties): Present your model for protection-plan charges and warranty services to specialist processing partners, with product and fulfillment documentation prepared. Roots Payments places vehicle service contract sellers with acquiring banks and processors that knowingly underwrite vehicle service contracts, so the account is built to last instead of flagged after the first review. We work with virtually any legal business, subject to underwriting; pricing, limits, and terms depend on the acquirer's review. Reserves may apply, and any reserve is disclosed in your agreement before you sign.
  • Pre-underwriting review of your website, checkout, and documents (administrator and obligor agreements, state registrations, scripts, and cancellation refunds)
  • Application packaged and submitted only to acquirers with appetite for your category
  • Plain-English walkthrough of pricing, reserve, and termination terms before you sign
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Recurring Billing

For vehicle service contracts (auto warranties): Schedule and manage payments for plan renewals and recurring protection charges, including renewals and customer account balances. Recurring charges are a leading dispute source for vehicle service contract sellers when customers forget or can't cancel. Roots sets up billing with express consent capture, renewal reminders, simple online cancellation, and account-updater services, in line with ROSCA and state automatic-renewal laws.
  • Review of offer terms and checkout disclosures against ROSCA and state automatic-renewal laws
  • Billing platform setup and gateway integration
  • Descriptor and receipt design that customers recognize
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ACH Payments

For vehicle service contracts (auto warranties): Offer bank-account payments for protection-plan charges and warranty services, with authorization and invoice matching built into the workflow. Bank payments give vehicle service contract sellers a lower-cost option for larger tickets and a backup if card processing is reviewed. ACH has its own risk rules, including return-rate limits under Nacha, so it is underwritten separately.
  • ACH underwriting alongside your card account
  • Authorization language and receipt templates
  • Integration into invoices, checkout, or your CRM
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Chargeback Management

For vehicle service contracts (auto warranties): Organize evidence for disputed protection-plan charges and warranty services, including customer authorizations, delivery details and service records. Roots coordinates chargeback-management services to help your business handle disputes and organize responses.
  • Discuss your business goals on a free consultation
  • Coordinate your provider introduction and setup
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Text to Pay

For vehicle service contracts (auto warranties): Send a payment request for protection-plan charges and warranty services by text so customers can pay against a specific order or invoice. Keying card numbers from phone calls is costly and dispute-prone for vehicle service contract sellers. Text-to-pay sends a secure link so the customer enters their own card, with 3-D Secure and a stored consent record.
  • SMS opt-in and TCPA-aware messaging setup
  • Template copy for links and receipts
  • Integration with your CRM or case system

Text to Pay questions

Questions protection plan provider merchants ask about approval.
Customers receive a payment link and complete checkout on the payment page. Roots helps configure the messages, payment references and status reporting.
We can plan invoice references and payment updates so your staff can match the collection to the correct customer balance.
Bring your invoice process, customer-contact permissions and payment references. Roots uses these details to plan the workflow for vehicle service contracts (auto warranties) and prepare a clear setup scope.
Request a quote for your business and the setup you need. We review the scope and costs with you before you proceed. Consultations and payment reviews are free.

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