Authorize.net, 2CO, Google Checkout, which is better to accept online VISA payment?

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    I am building a reseller hosting site, and I need a way to accept online visa payment.

    I have searched online, but did not find any good advice. So I am now hoping to get some professional advice on those 3 service providers from DP

    Authorize.net, 2CheckOut, Google Checkout, which one is the best to process recurring online visa payment?

    I want to receive recurring payment from my customer's VISA, mastercard or AE for the hosting account they signed up with. I really appreciate your help.
     
    ryan0124, May 21, 2009 IP
  2. jestep

    jestep Prominent Member

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    Authorize.net is a payment gateway and not a payment processor, so you will still need a merchant account to use it.

    Personally, especially in the case of hosting or other tech-related services, I would offer all 3. Businesses generally want to pay directly with a credit card and not through a 3rd party processor like Paypal, 2checkout, or GCO. Freelancers and people in the tech business often want to pay with paypal or GCO, and you would definitely benefit by offering all 3.
     
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    ryan0124 Peon

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    what about authorize.net? someone highly recommended them to me.
     
    ryan0124, May 21, 2009 IP
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    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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    As jestep said - authorize.net is just a payment gateway - you still have to apply for and get a merchant account from VISA/Mastercard before you can use it.
     
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    jawahar Active Member

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    If you do a good business then why not apply for paypal NVP ?? $30/month you can accept the cards right on your site without nasty redirection!!
     
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    I got paypal pro but each payment gets a 20% reserve on it for 3 months. That really hurts.
     
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    thank you very much for the advice, but I never heard of paypal NVP before, what is it? does it allow person to accept credit card payment online? does it have any restrictions, i would really appreciate if you can clarify it for me.
     
    ryan0124, May 22, 2009 IP
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    seems no body recommend google checkout, may i ask why is that?
     
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    2co is the best one for you, I use it. Their customer service is excellent.
     
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    What do you think about 2co?
    I guess it's the best one for this. :)
     
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    Bohra Prominent Member

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