About Authorize.Net
Authorize.Net is an online payment gateway enabling small to medium-sized online merchants to accept credit card and electronic check payments from websites and deposit funds automatically into their merchant bank account. More than 305,000 merchants trust Authorize.net for payment processing and online fraud prevention solutions.
Accept retail payments/in-person payments by attaching a compatible card reader to an existing computer, or use a mobile device in order to accept payments on the go. Authorize.Net also powers payments for dozens of pre-integrated, third party point-of-sale systems.
Customers can make a web purchase on their mobile phone, and Authorize.Net payments can be embedded into the business' mobile app for accepting payments.
Accept mail order/telephone order payments and submit transactions manually by entering payment details into Authorize.Net's online virtual terminal. This feature is ideal for merchants who take mail or telephone orders from their customers.
Pricing starting from:
US$25.00/month
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Key benefits of Authorize.Net
Typical Customers
- Freelancers
- Small Businesses (2-50)
- Mid-size Companies (51-500)
- Large enterprises (500 and more)
Deployment
- Cloud-based
- On-premise
Markets
Australia, Canada, China, United Kingdom, India , United States and 1 others
Supported Languages
English
Pricing starting from:
US$25.00/month
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Features
Total features of Authorize.Net: 37
Alternatives
Cash App
PayPal
Square Payments
Epay Manager
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- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
They are still providing the best card processing services for websites & online shops!
Reviewed on 20/9/2022
Great! I call them the universal card processor for almost every sort of business
Great! I call them the universal card processor for almost every sort of business
Pros
You might not hear a lot about them these days but actually they are the biggest network of merchant account provider processing card payments for almost every type of businesses since the beginning of e-commerce. They offer plan for high risk business sectors too and process cards in a lot of currencies. Plug-ins available for almost every platform out there and clear payments to bank daily.
Cons
I found there interface little tricky and needed expert’s help to integrate with my e-commerce site.
Reasons for Choosing Authorize.Net
Stripe denied to support my business due to high chargeback rateSwitched From
StripeReasons for Switching to Authorize.Net
Open to high risk business sectors
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Simple and Easy To Deploy
Reviewed on 21/5/2022
Overall, after the initial phone calls and emailing documents, its been a pleasure using the...
Overall, after the initial phone calls and emailing documents, its been a pleasure using the service. No headaches and it just sits in the background doing what its supposed to be doing.
Pros
I like the ease of use. and ease of deployment of the service. my main reason for using it is because ITS not all the other providers out there. its a REAL merchant account.
Cons
The actual process to get approved is LONG and kind of a pain because it is a REAL merchant account, they also do a hard pull on your credit, which was less t Han ideal but a pessary evil to get the service.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Simple, easy, effective
Reviewed on 8/11/2022
Overall, Its an okay software. If you are looking for the most basic cost-effective system then...
Overall, Its an okay software. If you are looking for the most basic cost-effective system then Authorize.net is great. If you are looking for some bells and whistles with more options of what you can do, I would suggest something else.
Pros
The fees are much smaller compared to competing software. Reports are easy to read and find.
Cons
If any refunds or evaluations need to be made for a payment, you must wait at least 24 hours for the transaction to settle before processing any type of refund. This has caused some issues with customers and would love to be able to do it on the spot. The launch of the software was a little shakey. We received multiple error codes that customer support could not help us with.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Slow Payments, Convoluted Explanations for Account Use
Reviewed on 19/11/2021
Overall, Authorize.net has some benefits like customer trust and fraud prevention and if you are...
Overall, Authorize.net has some benefits like customer trust and fraud prevention and if you are good at code, it might be great for you. Otherwise it seems a little outdated and complicated to set up and use beyond their automated features.
Pros
I do like that Authorize.net is pretty widespread in its use, and that I feel I can implement it in a variety of mediums including SuiteDash CRM and Payments, my website, etc. It is rather versatile in that sense and allows for customization or more simplicity if needed.
Cons
If you are doing anything beyond setting up Authorize.net with them directly and having them manage your processor, it is really difficult to figure out what to do and what you need. Customer service is great, but I prefer to just get things done on my own without multiple phone calls to set things up. Payments come slowly and it just overall feels really outdated for me.
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VenmoReasons for Choosing Authorize.Net
Square continued freezing my account for no reason and it was incredibly frustrating.Switched From
Square PaymentsReasons for Switching to Authorize.Net
I actually use both now, and generally prefer Venmo, but it depends on the circumstance and platform I am using.- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
A Bit Dated, But Functional
Reviewed on 19/8/2021
Overall, positive experience. Had one day where the servers went down and were unable to take...
Overall, positive experience. Had one day where the servers went down and were unable to take payment for a couple hours. Other than that, zero outages or complaints.
Pros
We've had very little problems with fraudulent payment attempts. Security settings are quite customizable and ease of setup is good.
Cons
The interface is a little outdated. Other processors like Square and Stripe feel more sleek and modern, more navigable.
Alternatives Considered
StripeReasons for Switching to Authorize.Net
Ease of setup with our software and employees familiarity of Authorize.Authorize.Net FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Authorize.Net.Q. What type of pricing plans does Authorize.Net offer?
Authorize.Net offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$25.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Not Available
2.9% + .30 per transaction* $49 setup, $25 monthly gateway + free additional services. *Partner merchant account fees may vary, contact Authorize.net for more details.
Q. Who are the typical users of Authorize.Net?
Authorize.Net has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001-5,000
Q. What languages does Authorize.Net support?
Authorize.Net supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Authorize.Net support mobile devices?
Authorize.Net supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Authorize.Net integrate with?
Authorize.Net integrates with the following applications:
PayPal
Q. What level of support does Authorize.Net offer?
Authorize.Net offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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