Why Authorize.net
Online payment systems have come a long way since the first days of eCommerce. Payment processing is much more involved than simply transferring funds from customer to business owner. Authorize.net offers many beneficial features that will make accepting credit cards online more efficient for your business.
Secure cloud-based storage of payment and transaction records is one of the most popular features of Authorize.net. It makes a business owner’s life much easier! Business owners using also benefit from an ability to take payment from all major payment cards and types such as American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discovery, Diner’s Club, Debit Card and Telecheck. Most importantly, Authorize.net is known for fast transaction authorization. Your money is transferred to your bank in as little as two days.
How much does it cost to use Authorize.net?
Your merchant account with Merchant Services Philadelphia includes free setup of Authorize.net. The software associated with the payment gateway is also free of charge. There are no hidden fees and operating costs are low. Please contact us for complete details on our credit card processing rates.
Will Authorize.net work for my online store?
Authorize.net is compatible with most online shopping cart software. It provides SKU numbers and inventory in the transaction record. This is a big help to your business. It will run easier and more smoothly.
Authorize.net will grow with you as your business grows. They offer more options to manage a higher volume of sales and even multiple point of sale terminals. With the cloud based storage of all payment transaction records everything is visible in one location.
Reasons to Offer Online Customers More Options than PayPal™
PayPal™ is a great way to accept online payments from your customers. PayPal™ is easy and fast and is trusted by millions of online customers because it is a familiar brand that they are comfortable with. While PayPal™ is a great payment option to offer your customers it should not be your only means of online payment transactions and here is why.
Using a payment gateway with a merchant service account is cheaper. A merchant service provider can offer you a payment gateway and merchant account that is tailored to your unique business. As your business grows, the merchant account can be modified. With PayPal™ you get a set standard of service which is great but really only works for businesses that plan to stay small. A business owner can save a significant amount of money with a payment gateway.
Customers overseas don’t generally use the PayPal™ system. A great payment gateway can offer your overseas customers more payment options through a variety of credit cards, debit cards and even Telecheck.
It is about choices
In the end, an online business that offers the multiple payment methods appears more professional appearance then one that only uses PayPal™. A customer feels like their business is wanted and valued. Your customer’s money is hard earned and important to them. They want the choice of how they are going to spend it and don’t want to be limited by someone else’s preferences. It is also about convenience. There are extra checkout steps involved when a customer pays via PayPal™. Keeping checkout quick and easy by accepting credit cards via authorize.net’s payment gateway will mean return visits.
