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The advancement of technology has changed the way businesses accept customers’ payment. From cash to cards to smartphones, consumers expect to be able to use their preferred payment method while shopping, and businesses will want to ensure they have the necessary machines so they don’t miss out on sales.

But what about customers who aren’t going to brick-and-mortar stores? Is your business able to accept payments from online shoppers? Let’s take a closer look at the importance of ecommerce credit card processing and the options you have.

Why ecommerce credit card processing?
While some shoppers are still willing to drive to the store to get what they need, online shopping has become a popular way to make purchases as well, letting consumers shop from the comfort and convenience of their home, office, or wherever they may be.

Ecommerce credit card processing is now a vital part of trading for many businesses and ensures you’re able to accept payment from customers who are shopping from their computer or phone rather than in person. As you know, meeting customers’ needs is crucial to growing your business, and having the proper payment processing equipment will help you accomplish this.

Why work with a specialist?
Consumers want to be able to make online purchases but have concerns around the security of online transactions. As a business owner, you’ll also want to minimize the risk of fraud. That’s why it’s important to work with a specialist – they’ll talk with you to better understand your business and needs, then help you select the right credit card payment gateway that addresses these concerns and more.

Equipment
As experienced providers of merchant credit card services, we’re always pleased to assist. Whether you need a sophisticated internet credit card processing system or need basic help with how to accept credit cards, we have the information and equipment you need.

Our ecommerce credit card processing options include:

Authorize.Net
An Authorize.Net Payment Gateway account allows you to accept credit cards and electronic checks from websites and internet auction sites. These solutions are designed to save time and money for small- to medium-sized businesses.
Authorize.net helps you fight fraud through their Advanced Fraud Detection Suite, which includes 13 configurable fraud filters. Their Customer Information Manager allows customers to keep information on file for future orders, including billing, payment, and shipping info, and the Automated Recurring Billing features gives customers flexibility in how they want to pay.
With Authorize.net, you can also submit online invoices to customers’ emails and add a convenient “Buy Now” button to your website.

1stPayGateway
With 1stPayGateway, you can transact secure, real-time credit card, ACH payments and cash. There’s no expensive software necessary – just log into the online terminal from any computer. 1stPayGateway allows you to manage multiple MIDs, locations and users through one payment gateway as well as manage ecommerce, retail and MOTO transactions all in one place.
With 1stPayGateway’s Virtual Terminal, you can accept payments while ensuring that transaction information is kept safe. The Virtual Terminal also offers recurring billing, which lets you set up a payment plan that makes sense for your business.
1stPayGateway’s payment page features a quick and easy setup and a customizable look and feel. The social media integration allows you to accept payments from your Facebook page, and the automated reporting gives you a closer look at payments. The customer portal and tokenization option allows customers to securely store their payment information, and a free SSL certificate is included.

PaymentSphere
PaymentSphere is a secure, simple user-friendly solution that allows retailers to manually submit credit card transactions using a personal computer with an internet browser. The retailer may use multiple computers in multiple locations running transactions through one merchant account, while the daily batching and reports are produced from a single location.
PaymentSphere enables you to accept all major forms of payment, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Amex credit cards as well as checks on a single gateway. With the recurring billing option, you can set up subscriptions and allow customers to pay via credit card or check on a recurring schedule. If you want to get a closer look at your transactions and account, you can do so with the online reporting feature, which allows for accounts with multiple users as well as email invoicing and an online portal. PaymentSphere also offers a free mobile app where you can process your transactions from the convenience of your smartphone.

ShopKeep
ShopKeep is an iPad Point of Sale system, but ‘Point of sale’ barely scratches the surface of what ShopKeep does. ShopKeep is a full business management solution that consolidates everything from inventory to staffing to accounting for your business.
ShopKeep was created by a merchant to give you faster sales, automated stock management, and streamlined insights to make it easier for you to grow your business.
The modern register software features a customizable register layout and lets you capture customer email addresses. The POS enables you to accept all payment types, and the hardware setup takes only minutes. The POS software includes a variety of features to help you with labor tracking, accounting, sales reporting and more.

Why work with Merchants Bancard Network?
Our founder started MBN with the philosophy of putting relationships with customers first and providing personalized solutions, and we follow that belief system to this day. We will always provide you with exactly what you need and never sell you anything you don’t. With more than 30 years of experience, we provide payment processing solutions to merchants in virtually every industry across the U.S. We offer reliability, security, confidence and cutting-edge technology.

Technology and trends change fast, and it can feel overwhelming to try to keep up. Still, having the necessary technology in place to be able to accept your customers’ preferred payment methods is a must if you’re trying to grow your business. In today’s modern age, it’s important to consider ecommerce and the impact that accepting online payments can have on your bottom line. Don’t miss out on sales – contact us and let us help you choose the right ecommerce credit card processing system for you!