VirtualBarter in partnership with Authorize.Net is able to offer you an automatic, secure and affordable solution for processing your member payments transparently over the internet.

An Authorize.Net Payment Gateway account provides you with a secure bridge between your vBarter e-commerce enabled website and the credit card processing networks, so that you can process member fees and charges automatically directly from your vBarter enabled exchange.

Each Authorize.Net Payment Gateway account includes: several flexible options for processing your charges to the payment gateway, online access to transaction information and account settings via the Merchant Interface, a Virtual Terminal and Batch Upload capabilities also via the Merchant Interface, FREE Customer Support, and more! For more information, see the Authorize.Net Web site at http://www.authorize.net. In addition, Authorize.Net takes seriously and prides itself on its continual efforts to maintain compliance with the payments industry’s highest security standards and programs. With Authorize.Net, your customers can rest easy that their payment information is safe.

In addition to the Authorize.Net Payment Gateway account if you do not already have one, you will need to have a merchant account. A merchant account is a type of bank account that allows a business to accept Internet credit card payments. We can assist you to obtain a merchant account with our preferred merchant account partner, or you can select a merchant processor of your own. Whichever merchant processor you choose, be sure that they do not require address verification data, as many exchanges had problems with this, as charges will be declined because your member's account info may not match the credit card company's billing address.

The Authorize.Net Payment Gateway Setup Form includes a Fax Cover Sheet and Application Checklist. This page will give you specific instructions about how to apply for an account. Also included on this page are the rates for the Authorize.Net Payment Gateway.

To start accepting credit cards, complete the Payment Gateway Account Setup Form if desired and fax it to (801) 492-6546. If you have questions on the application feel free to call Henry Astwood of Authorize.Net at (801) 492-6525.