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We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of Payment Data Systems, Inc. on Form S-8 (File No. 333-30958) pertaining to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan of our report dated April 1, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Payment Data Systems, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2012.