Cyclos is open source online banking software for Microfinance institutions, local banks (in developing countries) and complementary currency

Complementary currency

Complementary currency is a currency meant to be used as a complement to another currency, typically a national currency. Complementary currency is sometimes referred to as complementary community currency or as community currency...

 systems like LETS, Barter

Barter

Barter is a method of exchange by which goods or services are directly exchanged for other goods or services without using a medium of exchange, such as money. It is usually bilateral, but may be multilateral, and usually exists parallel to monetary systems in most developed countries, though to a...

 networks and Time banks.

Cyclos has the following functionality:

• Online banking tools;
• E-commerce platform;
• Business directory;
• Referrals and transaction qualifications;
• Messaging and notification system;
• Call/support center logging;
• Integrated management information system;

Cyclos can be accessed trough the web but also supports mobile phones (WAP/SMS) and POS (Point Of Sale) devices. Enabling sms and card payments.

External links

Cyclos links

• Cyclos project site
• Cyclos documentation
• Cyclos forum
• Cyclos parent foundation

Complementary currency software

• Complementary Currency Resource Center
• Eclectic Systems Research Analysis and Design (ESRAD)
• The Foundation for P2P Alternatives

Cyclos hosts

• Bureau Digitekst communication and internet services
• Plattform für Zusammenarbeit regionaler Transaktionssysteme