
Powertranz
Multi-currency payment gateway. Formerly First Atlantic Commerce.
About Powertranz
Powertranz (formerly First Atlantic Commerce / FAC) is a leading multi-currency payment gateway for credit and debit card processing, secure online customer authentication (3D Secure 2.X), and fraud management solutions. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bermuda, Powertranz provides payment processing and risk management solutions to merchants and acquiring banks across 21 Caribbean countries and Central America. With over 25 years of experience, the company serves 10,000+ merchants, processes 60+ million transactions annually, and maintains 99.99% gateway uptime. PCI DSS Level 1 certified.
What sets this company apart
Bermuda-based payment processor with 25+ years specialized in the Caribbean and Central American markets. PCI DSS Level 1 certified, 99.99% gateway uptime, 60M+ annual transactions, multi-currency support, and 3D Secure 2.X authentication. Trusted by 10,000+ merchants including Sandals Resorts and PriceSmart.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 4 countries
Markets & Coverage
(4)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Apartment
- Villa
- Condo
Market Segments
- LuxuryPrimary
- Beach & Coastal
- Corporate & Extended Stay
Reviews
2 reviews from verified users
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Maria Thompson
Best payment option in the Caribbean region
We run a chain of villas across the Caribbean and First Atlantic Commerce (now Powertranz) has been instrumental in our payment processing. Over 25 years of experience shows in their reliable service and deep understanding of the Caribbean market.
James Richardson
Solid payment gateway for Caribbean merchants
First Atlantic Commerce has been processing our Caribbean resort’s payments reliably for years. The multi-currency support is excellent for our international guests and the 3D Secure authentication gives us peace of mind. Their 99.99% uptime is no exaggeration.
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- Powertranz (formerly First Atlantic Commerce / FAC) is a leading multi-currency payment gateway for credit and debit card processing, secure online customer authentication (3D Secure 2.X), and fraud management solutions. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bermuda, Powertranz provides payment processing and risk management solutions to merchants and acquiring banks across 21 Caribbean countries and Central America. With over 25 years of experience, the company serves 10,000+ merchants, processes 60+ million transactions annually, and maintains 99.99% gateway uptime. PCI DSS Level 1 certified.
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