Android Mobile Payment System Now Available

Free mobile credit card app and card reader device now compatible with Android platform, in addition to all Apple devices. PayAnywhere is now also an Android credit card reader!

TROY, Mich., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In its latest product milestone since its initial launch in January 2011, North American Bancard (NAB) today expanded the reach of PayAnywhere – the only true "no compromise" credit card reader for mobile payments – announcing the system is now compatible with Android devices, in addition to all Apple devices.

Currently, PayAnywhere for Android is supported on: HTC EVO 4G, Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Incredible, Motorola Droid X, Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy S Epic, with additional devices being added regularly.  Android customers can visit payanywhere.com for the most current list of supported devices.  Additionally, PayAnywhere is fully compatible with iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4, as well as iPad, iPad 2 and iPod touch.  PayAnywhere will soon be available for BlackBerry mobile customers.

Since its inception, PayAnywhere has outperformed its competition in the areas of both security and unmatched 24/7 customer service support, combined with affordability and a user-friendly application.  Additionally, PayAnywhere is backed by NAB, an industry leader in credit card processing, which currently processes more than $1 billion in electronic transactions monthly for more than 110,000 merchants nationwide.

"We can't wait to welcome Android customers to the NAB family and to PayAnywhere, which we're confident is the most intuitive and robust mobile payment system available on the platform," said Marc Gardner, NAB founder and president.  "We look forward to Android users experiencing what Apple customers already enjoy about PayAnywhere – free software and hardware, no setup fees, no application fees, no monthly service fees and no monthly minimums required.  Additionally, the PayAnywhere Android application combines a simple user interface, comprehensive merchant portal and a built-in lead generation program that results in automatic merchant bonuses."

Getting started with a PayAnywhere account is easy.  Android and Apple users simply download the free app from Android Market or the App Store, respectively, and the appropriate free card reader device will be delivered directly to each customer.  For more information or to get started with PayAnywhere, visit www.payanywhere.com.

About North American Bancard

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, North American Bancard is a multi-faceted payment solutions provider dedicated to providing the latest technology as well as committing to the highest service levels.  As a registered MSP/ISO since 1992, North American Bancard provides its clients with a full suite of products and services including Credit, Debit, EBT, Check Conversion and Guarantee, ATM, Gift and Loyalty Cards and Online Payment Gateway solutions.  NAB processes over $12 billion in electronic transactions annually for over 110,000 merchants nationwide.  For more information, visit www.nabancard.com.