Who We Are
Tribute to Marvin Adelson, past president of UCA
Marvin Adelson, affectionately known as MBA to those who worked with him, started his career as a pharmacist, graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 1957. Marvin worked for Thrift Drug for much of his career, proudly serving his community for almost 20 years.
Marvin’s love of business and technology led him to join Universal Charge Accounts in 1974, initially serving independent community pharmacies in the Pittsburgh region. Under his guidance, UCA expanded significantly, now providing services to community retailers nationwide, encompassing drug stores, hardware stores, building supply companies, lumberyards, floral shops, and specialty retailers.
Marvin cherished his UCA family and the deep relationships he cultivated with the stores he served. In 1996, his daughter Suzanne Platt joined the business, and together they remained steadfast partners until Marvin’s passing in 2023. Suzanne, alongside the entire UCA team, carries forward his legacy of dedication to community retailers as we celebrate our 50th year in 2024.
OUR MISSION
Our mission at Universal Charge Accounts (UCA) is to improve client profitability and efficiency by managing their in-house charge accounts. With UCA, our clients improve cash flow, save time with billing, minimize past due accounts, and promote their business with personalized marketing statements.
UCA’s goal is to nurture and maintain a mutually profitable long-term relationship with our clients and to be recognized as a valuable service to community retailers and businesses.
OUR VALUES
Trust
We understand the needs of community retailers and have been providing A/R solutions for nearly 60 years.
When you contact us, we guarantee that you will get a response within 24 hrs from an experienced staff member.
Efficiency
The solutions that we provide are seamless to you and your customers.
We minimize the amount of past due accounts thus retaining your customers longer term.
Relationships
We will make the process smooth with us and give you more TIME with your customers.
We protect your customer goodwill, working for you on your terms.
Accountability
You will have 24/7 access to your account and customer account reporting.
Transparency is important. There is a clear audit trail between your business and UCA.
OUR MISSION
Our mission at Universal Charge Accounts (UCA) is to improve client profitability and efficiency by managing their in-house charge accounts. With UCA, our clients improve cash flow, save time with billing, minimize past due accounts, and promote their business with personalized marketing statements.
UCA’s goal is to nurture and maintain a mutually profitable long-term relationship with our clients and to be recognized as a valuable service to community retailers and businesses.
OUR VALUES
Trust
We understand the needs of community retailers and have been providing A/R solutions for nearly 60 years.
When you contact us, we guarantee that you will get a response within 24 hrs from an experienced staff member.
Efficiency
The solutions that we provide are seamless to you and your customers.
We minimize the amount of past due accounts thus retaining your customers longer term.
Relationships
We will make the process smooth with us and give you more TIME with your customers.
We protect your customer goodwill, working for you on your terms.
Accountability
You will have 24/7 access to your account and customer account reporting.
Transparency is important. There is a clear audit trail between your business and UCA.
Contact Us Today!
Universal Charge Accounts, Inc.
PO Box 111323
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-243-2495
Fax 412-243-0122
chargeit@ucacharge.com
