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FAQ's - Payment Options
- What is a payment gateway?
- A payment gateway is an automated service that enables your customers to purchase your products using a credit card or other electronic payment method.
- A payment gateway is an automated service that enables your customers to purchase your products using a credit card or other electronic payment method.
- Why do I need a payment gateway?
- Shopster requires you to have an account with one of the payment gateway services that we support. Having your own payment gateway ensures that you receive payment for your sales directly and allows you greater control over your money, as there’s no third party interference.
- Shopster requires you to have an account with one of the payment gateway services that we support. Having your own payment gateway ensures that you receive payment for your sales directly and allows you greater control over your money, as there’s no third party interference.
- How do I get a payment gateway?
- A payment gateway account (also referred to as a merchant account in the industry) can be obtained by contacting any of the payment gateway service providers that Shopster supports. Follow the instructions provided by the service provider.
- A payment gateway account (also referred to as a merchant account in the industry) can be obtained by contacting any of the payment gateway service providers that Shopster supports. Follow the instructions provided by the service provider.
- What payment gateways are Shopster integrated with?
- Shopster supports the following gateway service providers:
- PayPal Payments Standard
- PayPal Payments Pro
- Authorize.net
- Beanstream
- Shopster supports the following gateway service providers:
- Which payment gateway is right for me?
- The best package for you is dependent on your situation and will include such factors as the number of orders that you achieve per month, the value of these orders and the security features that the company provides (for fraud prevention).
- The best package for you is dependent on your situation and will include such factors as the number of orders that you achieve per month, the value of these orders and the security features that the company provides (for fraud prevention).
- How much does it cost to get a payment gateway?
- The cost will vary depending on the service provider you have selected. However, service providers typically charge a monthly fee and a transaction fee (typically a percentage of the purchase). Shop around to determine the best package for you.
- The cost will vary depending on the service provider you have selected. However, service providers typically charge a monthly fee and a transaction fee (typically a percentage of the purchase). Shop around to determine the best package for you.
- How long does it take to set up a payment gateway?
- The time required to set up a payment gateway with one of the supported service providers will vary but is likely to take between 1 and 7 business days, so plan accordingly.
- The time required to set up a payment gateway with one of the supported service providers will vary but is likely to take between 1 and 7 business days, so plan accordingly.