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
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Business size
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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Total features of Authorize.Net: 35
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- Industry: Internet
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Gets the job done with hardly any issues ever.
Reviewed on 2018-04-25
Pros
Authorize.net is our payment gateway, as we are a company that runs several credit card transactions daily. The fees are minimal, the customer service has always been great (even if, at times, the reasons I had to call we're not so great), and the website is about the simplest one I've ever used, considering all of the information it processes. We don't use any POS devices, just the website, but that's still MORE than enough for us.
Cons
I wish it was easier to edit ARB subscriptions; for example, if I want to simply change the date that a customer's auto-charge runs, I have to actually delete the whole thing, and create a new one to reflect the date change. That's pretty annoying, but for a website that hasn't really changed much in the 12 years since I first began using it, I can only expect so much at this point.
- 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 2021-08-19
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.
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Ease of setup with our software and employees familiarity of Authorize.- Industry: Textiles
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Payment Processor Easy to Use
Reviewed on 2022-04-14
Pros
Easily connects to backend of websites. Stores credit cards as tokens and is safe and easy
Cons
Hard to find transactions, have to know the last 4 of the credit card and the date the credit card was processed.
Reasons for Switching to Authorize.Net
We use all payment options, but Authorize was the easiest to connect to our 3rd party platform.
- 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 2021-11-19
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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I actually use both now, and generally prefer Venmo, but it depends on the circumstance and platform I am using.- Industry: Performing Arts
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Authorize.net easy to navigate and great support
Reviewed on 2022-03-23
Authorize.net is always there in the background of every credit card transaction whether online or...
Authorize.net is always there in the background of every credit card transaction whether online or in person, but you never notice it because it integrates so seamlessly with all my other programs
Pros
Authorize.net is very easy to navigate as an admin, you can set up parameters and change company info on your own without support, but if you do need support, the support team is easy to contact and very helpful.
Also the reporting is easy and comprehensive.
Cons
The set up with my bank was a bit cumbersome, perhaps because we have a Hawaii bank? The time difference between where authorize.net is located and Hawaii caused a couple of reconciliation problems until I realized that some of yesterdays transactions are on todays reports, once I figured that out the reporting was a breeze.
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+
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 Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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