SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING TRANSACTIONS TO PAYMENT ACCOUNTS, VIA SMS MESSAGING

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for processing transactions to payment accounts. One exemplary method includes receiving a transaction request from a merchant relating to a transaction between a consumer and the merchant, transmitting a verification message to the merchant including a verification code, and receiving a verified transaction request from the merchant. At least one of the transaction request and the verified transaction request includes a telephone number associated with the consumer and an amount of the transaction. The method also includes transmitting a confirmation request to the consumer including a confirmation code, when the verified transaction request includes said verification code. The method further includes receiving a confirmation response from the consumer and transmitting an authorization request for the transaction, when the confirmation response includes said confirmation code.