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What is a Payment Gateway? Definition, Benefits, Features & More
Accepting payments has become increasingly complex due in part to the rapid growth of online and mobile experiences, the popularity of digital wallets and an increase in recurring or subscription services. Powering all the interaction points throughout a transaction’s lifecycle requires an expanding array of technologies and networks to securely connect point-of-sale (POS) systems, websites, payment processors, bank accounts and card brands. A crucial part of the equation is the Payment Gateway. You may have casually heard the term and are wondering “What is a Payment Gateway?” or “How is it different from a Payment Processor?” This article answers those questions and takes a deeper dive into important features and benefits to help you decide what type of payment gateway is best for your business.
PayJunction Team
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Omnichannel Payments Streamline In-store, Online, and Invoice Payments
What are Omnichannel Payments? Omnichannel payments is a big phrase for what essentially means the ability to use one solution platform to accept payments from customers any way they want to pay: in-person, online, in a shopping cart, via email or postal mail, over the phone, on a mobile device, or as part of recurring payment and subscription plans.
PayJunction Team
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eCommerce Merchant Account: 7 Key Tips for Choosing
Ecommerce presents exciting opportunities for business owners: to better meet the needs of existing customers, to tap into new markets and to grow the value of individual transactions over brick-and-mortar purchases.
PayJunction Team
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What Is an AVS Mismatch?
Declined transactions are stressful. No cardholder likes being in that position, and it’s a tense situation for business owners who lack answers to rectify the issue.
Christina Lavingia
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Credit Card Payment Processing Fees Explained
If you’re running a business, you could be leaving a lot of money on the table by not accepting credit card payments. According to Intuit, not accepting credit cards can cost the typical business $7,000 in annual sales. At the same time, it’s easy to understand how the various fees and requirements of accepting credit card payments can make the prospect seem daunting and complex – and most of all, potentially costly.
Christina Lavingia
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How to Eliminate Your Payment Gateway Bill
Setting up your credit card processing can certainly be confusing. There are numerous middlemen involved and, depending on whether you sell your goods through a brick-and-mortar store or online, you might have to familiarize yourself with different setups.
Christina Lavingia
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