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Comparison of Payment Methods
The following table summarizes and contrasts the attributes of the various payment methods:
Payment Method |
Source |
Acceptance |
Convenience |
Security |
Speed |
Deferment |
Cost Savings |
Immediate |
Cash |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
Money Orders and Certified Checks |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Personal Checks |
 |
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
COD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit Card (Not Carrying A Balance) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Online Payment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Delayed |
Deferred Payment |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
Purchase Orders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit Card (Carrying A Balance) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing and Leasing |
|
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