Authorize.Net Gateway - Connection Methods
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Authorize.Net offers several methods for connecting Web sites and point-of-sale (POS) systems to the payment gateway for submitting transactions. Web merchants can choose the method that is right for them, according to their customization requirements. Retail and mobile merchants integrate to the payment gateway via third-party hardware and software solutions that have been certified to Authorize.Net’s security and performance standards.
Web Merchants
Advanced Integration Method (AIM) Implementation Guide
AIM is Authorize.Net’s recommended connection method and offers the most secure and flexible integration. AIM allows merchants to host their own secure payment form and send transactions to the payment gateway using an end-to-end secure sockets layer (SSL) connection. AIM is the required connection method for shopping cart developers participating in the Authorize.Net. View this guide (PDF)
- Employs industry standard secure data encryption technology — 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
- Uses transaction key authentication for ultimate security.
- Allows control over all phases of the customer’s online transaction experience.
- Configurable transaction response integrates easily with merchant applications.
Simple Integration Method (SIM) Implementation Guide
SIM uses scripting techniques to authenticate transactions with a unique transaction fingerprint. SIM provides a customizable, secure hosted payment form to make integration easy for Web merchants that do not have an SSL certificate. The Authorize.Net Payment Gateway can handle all the steps in the secure transaction process — payment data collection, data submission and the response to the customer — while keeping Authorize.Net virtually transparent.. View this guide (PDF).
- Payment gateway hosted payment form employs 128-bit SSL data encryption.
- Digital fingerprints enhance security, providing multiple layers of authentication.
- Customize the look and feel of the payment gateway hosted payment form and/or receipt page.
Provides the security of an AIM implementation with minimal Web development.
Assures compliance with Authorize.Net security and performance standards.
Choose from over 86 certified solutions.
Mail Order / Telephone Order Merchants
MOTO merchants can submit transactions by logging into the Authorize.Net Merchant Interface and keying information into our Virtual Terminal, or by using our Batch Upload tool.
- Virtual Terminal and Batch Upload are standard features of the Authorize.Net Payment Gateway.
- A single payment gateway account allows for multiple users across your network or call center.
- The AIM and SIM connection methods make it easy to integrate your proprietary applications to the Authorize.Net Payment Gateway.
Retail Merchants
In most cases, retail and mobile merchants simply purchase a certified, ready-to-install POS solution or device that is integrated to the Authorize.Net Payment Gateway. Technical integration is typically handled by the POS solution provider that sells the POS system to the merchant, and may include hardware manufacturers, software companies and value-add resellers.
- Authorize credit card transactions in as little as three seconds, improving customer satisfaction by speeding up checkout lines.
- Internet Protocol (IP) based transaction processing reduces telecom expenses by eliminating multiple dedicated telephone lines.
- Increase productivity by simplifying the integration of payment information into your proprietary applications.
