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The companies are using a payment gateway provider to offer safe payment processing to their customers.
FREMONT, CA: A payment gateway is a software program that allows for the safe transfer of credit card details for eCommerce payment processing from a website to the credit card payment network. Then it returns transaction information and responds to the website from the payment network. While online transactions appear to be fast and straightforward, several processes are functioning together on the backend to transfer funds from buyer to seller smoothly and securely.
Significant aspects to consider while selecting a provider of payment gateways.
Factors companies need to consider the factors before choosing an eCommerce payment gateway provider, depending on the organization and functional requirements for the eCommerce business.
Select an Appropriate Payment Flow
The eCommerce payment gateway should be able to scale along seamlessly as the company expands. To add a payment gateway to a website, the company needs to choose the most suitable payment method to profit the business.
Consider Fees and Service Agreement Requirements
Payment gateway pricing is typically dependent on the type of transactions a company performs (online or in-person) and also business sales, revenue stability, the volume of transactions, and the markets served.
It is necessary to analyze how the business model suits the payment processor or a gateway's fee structure. Several more services may include setup fees and contracts, or if a particular order and transaction volume is not met, they might charge transaction fees.
Make Checkout Easy on All Devices
In the past 2-3 years, marketers estimate that nearly 15 percent of e-commerce transactions have occurred on a mobile device, and that number is steadily growing. The companies have to ensure they have a working checkout experience responsive to various mobile devices and network styles while determining their payment gateway choices.
Multiple Features to Choose From
Depending on the business requirements, online payment gateway service providers provide many features. For example, the payment gateway can have a global solution and accept several credit cards, debit cards, and currencies, depending on different countries, if the company has to provide their goods and services worldwide.