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TransNational Payments Joins AFS ‘Honesty & Integrity in Merchant Services’


(OAKLAND, CA, ROSEMONT, IL, January 15, 2019)  – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed TransNational Payments to its membership ranks. 

Since 1999, merchants have trusted TransNational Payments with their secure credit card processing in-store, online and with mobile payments. The company was started by John Pitzaferro, who saw an opportunity to build a business around honesty and integrity. His guiding principals have led to great employees and long-lasting customer relationships. 

“TransNational provides the full spectrum of financial services necessary to run an efficient fitness business.” said Josh Leve, AFS founder and CEO. “We welcome them into the AFS Community and look forward to developing strong programs to benefit studios of all disciplines!”  

TransNational Payments’ primary services include:

  • Credit Card Processing that integrates with a wide variety of credit card terminals and software options, including the latest mobile payment and EMV solutions;
  • Mobile Payments that allow your studio to accept credit card payments on iOS or android devices – providing the flexibility to do business anywhere;
  • Payment Gateway (or virtual terminal) that enable your business to accept transactions or invoice online. Payment gateways support online shopping carts, e-commerce and can integrate with point-of-sale systems to support the secure communication of card data.
  • Full Service Payroll that makes payday easy at your studio with unlimited payrolls, free direct deposit, user-friendly software and no lengthy contracts. No more keeping up with the new tax rules as TransNational Payments will also file your federal, state and local taxes.

“We’re currently working exceptionally well with hundreds of studios and small gyms,” said Mark London, Executive Vice President at TransNational Payments. “We have solutions to almost any merchant services problems that can arise and we look forward to offering our solutions to the AFS audience.”

TransNational Payments’ solutions for health clubs, gym, and other fitness and spa businesses also include custom front desk and scheduling options; e-receipt, recurring bill pay and invoicing, and in-person, mobile and online payment options; gift and loyalty card programs; as well as next day funding to more quickly process recurring monthly or weekly bulk payments.

More information on TransNational Payments can be found at https://gotnpayments.com/.

 

About AFS  

The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is the only membership community dedicated solely to the business of fitness studios.  AFS provides studio owners and developers a wide array of business-specific products, services, and benefits that enable them to more effectively manage and grow their businesses, building on the passion, compassion and courage they’ve already shown – including SUCCEED! - the first-ever major Business Convention & Expo for current and aspiring studio/gym owners.