An institution in Alberta, Canada is seeking a vendor to provide a secure and scalable payment gateway solution. The objective is to design, implement, and deploy a payment platform that integrates seamlessly with Technolutions Slate CRM and Ellucian Banner, supporting real-time processing for both student and third-party payments.

Key requirements include rigorous security measures, PCI compliance, and immediate reflection of all transactions in Banner to facilitate prompt admission decisions and rapid response to payment inquiries. The solution should allow third parties to submit payments on behalf of students, while enabling students to track their payments, manage payment schedules, and monitor refunds for effective financial management.

Additionally, the payment gateway must deliver robust analytics and reporting features, simplifying the tracking and management of payments and refunds for administrative users. A positive, efficient user experience for both students and university staff is essential to the success of the solution.