Merchant Payment Gateways
If you are looking for an affordable way to accept credit cards online then look no further than Authorize.net, CDG Commerce, 2Checkout.com, and PayPal as safe and effective ways to process transactions securely.
Every gateway is different, some require a server side EV SSL Certificate, while others conduct transactions remotely. Fees can vary from processor to processor, but regardless, "the Man" will take his small cut. Please compare these merchant payment gateways to see which rates best suit your business needs.
Authorize.Net Payment Gateways accept credit card and electronic check payments from all around the world. More than three hundred thousand small business owners trust Authorize.Net to manage transactions, help prevent fraud, and verify their ecommerce websites with the Verified Merchant Seal. This is hands down the most professional manner in which to conduct secure business online.
CDG Commerce Internet Merchant Accounts include built in MaxMind Fraud Protection, 1-Step PCI Compliance, and Verified By Visa, all of which are a real goldmine in value admist today's age of identity theft. These free tools significantly lower the risks of chargebacks and other high processing fees.
2Checkout.com (2CO) is a world class leader in payment and ecommerce services. 2Checkout.com online merchants have the power of a global platform and fraud prevention service on safe, secure, and reliable PCI-compliant servers. Accept Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, PayPal, Diner's Club, JCB and more. Use the promo code 'rock2co29' for a $20 enrollment discount.
PayPal Payflow Payment Gateway is the most widely recognized web payment service on the Internet, and by accepting multiple curriencies is the leader in online monetary exchanges. With easy to integrate payment code in the storefront for transactions, and detailed reporting and API on the backend for accounting, PayPal Payflow is a compliment to any ecommerce architecture.