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Authorize.net
The trusted US payment gateway since 1996
Access
Moderate Access
Fees
$25/month gateway fee + 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (all-in-one plan)
Currencies
USD primarily; limited multi-currency
Available in
United States, Canada
Benefits
- Widely integrated with US e-commerce platforms and shopping carts
- Advanced Fraud Detection Suite (AFDS) included
- Supports recurring billing, eCheck (ACH), and card payments
- Customer Information Manager (CIM) for storing payment profiles
- 24/7 US-based customer support
- Owned by Visa — strong institutional stability
Downsides
- Primarily US-focused — not practical for non-US merchants
- $25 monthly fee regardless of volume
- Outdated UI and developer experience compared to Stripe
- Does not support many modern local payment methods
- Requires a US bank account for most plan types
Moderate Access — How to Get Access
Requires business documentation and manual review — typically 2–7 business days.
- 1Apply at authorize.net — requires a US bank account and EIN
- 2Submit business information and agree to merchant agreement
- 3Optional: pair with your own merchant account for lower interchange rates
- 4Approval typically within 1–3 business days
Best Company Structures
US LLCUS C-Corp
Best Markets
United States
Fee Structure
$25/month gateway fee + 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (all-in-one plan)
Authorize.net
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Europe (limited)

