Bayarcash

Merchant Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Version 1.0
Effective Date [Insert Date]
Approved By Compliance & Risk Committee
Next Review Date [Insert Date]

1. Purpose

This SLA defines the level of service that Bayarcash will provide to its merchants, establishes responsibilities, and sets expectations for service performance, support, and issue resolution.

2. Scope

This SLA applies to all merchants using Bayarcash payment processing, transaction services, or related platforms.

3. Roles & Responsibilities

PartyResponsibilities
Bayarcash- Provide secure, reliable, and compliant payment processing services.
- Monitor service performance and availability.
- Respond to incidents and support requests within defined timelines.
- Communicate updates, maintenance schedules, and outages.
Merchant- Provide accurate business and transaction information.
- Comply with Bayarcash policies, regulations, and operational procedures.
- Report issues, disputes, or anomalies promptly.
- Maintain security of merchant accounts and credentials.

4. Service Performance Metrics

ServiceTarget LevelMeasurement
Transaction Processing Availability≥ 99.5% uptime per monthSystem logs & monitoring reports
Transaction SettlementWithin 24 hours (or as agreed)Settlement reports
Incident ResponseHigh-priority: within 1 hour
Medium-priority: within 4 hours
Low-priority: within 24 hours
Support ticket tracking
Issue ResolutionHigh-priority: within 24 hours
Medium-priority: within 48 hours
Low-priority: within 5 business days
Support ticket tracking

5. Support & Escalation

Support Channels

See the contact information at the bottom of this document.

Escalation Path

  • Level 1: Customer Support Team - initial response and troubleshooting.
  • Level 2: Merchant Operations Team - complex issues or unresolved Level 1 tickets.
  • Level 3: Management / Technical Team - critical incidents or service outages.

6. Maintenance & Downtime

  • Bayarcash will notify merchants at least 48 hours in advance for planned maintenance.
  • Maintenance periods will be scheduled to minimize business impact (e.g., outside peak transaction hours).
  • Unplanned downtime will be communicated promptly with updates until service is restored.

7. Security & Compliance

Bayarcash will:

  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, AML/KYC).
  • Protect merchant and customer data with encryption, access control, and monitoring.
  • Notify merchants of any data breaches or security incidents affecting their account.

8. Reporting & Monitoring

  • Monthly performance and settlement reports will be provided to merchants.
  • Merchants may request additional reports with reasonable notice.
  • Key performance metrics will be reviewed periodically to ensure SLA compliance.

9. Penalties & Remedies

  • If Bayarcash fails to meet SLA targets, remedies may include:
    • Service credits for transaction fees (as defined in individual agreements).
    • Expedited support for unresolved issues.
  • Continuous SLA breaches will be reviewed, and corrective action plans implemented.

10. Term & Termination

  • This SLA remains effective as long as the merchant maintains an active account with Bayarcash.
  • Either party may terminate the SLA according to terms defined in the Merchant Agreement.

11. Review & Updates

  • This SLA will be reviewed annually or upon major changes to services or regulatory requirements.
  • Updates will be communicated to all merchants in writing.

12. Acknowledgment

By using Bayarcash services, the merchant acknowledges and agrees to the terms outlined in this SLA.

Merchant Name : ________

Authorized Signatory : ________

Date : ________

Bayarcash Representative : ________

Date : ________

Email compliance@bayarcash.com
Address PT 2499 Tingkat 1, Kampung Cherang, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan