Payment Gateway
A payment gateway is what connects your website to your merchant account where the payment is actually processed.
We are proud to offer online payments through our partner, Authorize.Net®, a leading provider of payment gateway services since 1996. Authorize.Net manages the complex routing of transaction data from your business to the credit card and electronic check payment processing networks, ensuring secure and reliable deposit of funds into your merchant account.
Here are just some of the features you get with your Authorize.Net payment gateway account:
- Ability to accept online payments via your website.
- Enter telephone and mail orders through the included Virtual Terminal.
- Accept Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, Discover® and electronic checks.
- Customers pay on your website or on a custom Authorize.Net payment page, based on the integration method you choose.
- Automated deposit into your merchant bank account, typically within two business days.
- Log into your secure account for real-time reports showing transaction history and balances.
- You never need to store sensitive data on your computer—Authorize.Net safeguards it in their secure data center.
Applying For a Payment Gateway Account
During the application process, you will need to provide the following:
- Social Security Number or Tax ID.
- Company information - name, address, phone, etc.
- Account owner's information - name, address, phone, etc.
- Banking information - used for billing purposes.
- Merchant account information - details of their existing merchant account (if applicable).
Note: If you do not currently have a merchant account, you can sign up for one using the application.
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