A Payment Gateway is a service that securely handles the transmission of payment information from your customer to your bank. It ensures that payments are encrypted, verified, and processed quickly. Without it, businesses cannot accept online payments securely.

RapidCents is PCI-compliant, meaning it meets industry standards for secure data handling. It also uses encryption, tokenization, and fraud prevention tools to protect both merchants and customers.For more information, please check this page on Rapidcents security and compliance.

Sign up on the Rapidcents website, and once your account is verified, you can begin accepting payments almost immediately through the virtual terminal or by integrating a payment gateway.

RapidCents offers lower transaction fees, easy integration with popular platforms, and secure handling of customer data through encryption and tokenization. The platform also supports global payments, recurring billing, and customizable payment pages, making it a flexible solution for any business.For more information, please check our Rapidce...

RapidCents is a comprehensive payment processing platform that helps businesses securely accept and manage payments online, offering services like virtual terminals, invoicing, and integrated payment gateways.For more information, please check our page at Rapidcents.

While 3D Secure adds an extra step during checkout, it offers significant security benefits for both the customer and the merchant. Most customers appreciate the additional security, as it reduces the chances of fraud. The authentication process is quick, typically involving the entry of a one-time code sent to the customer’s phone, and should...

3D Secure offers several key benefits:Fraud prevention: By verifying the identity of the cardholder, 3D Secure reduces the risk of unauthorized transactions.Chargeback protection: The liability for fraudulent payments is transferred to the card-issuing bank, protecting the merchant from chargeback disputes.Customer trust: Customers feel safer ...

As a merchant, you can enable 3D Secure on RapidCents:Log in to your RapidCents Dashboard.Navigate to Settings > Security & Payment Settings.Find the 3D Secure Authentication option and toggle it on.Customize your security settings based on your preferences, such as enabling 3D Secure for all transactions or only for high-value payments.

When a customer makes an online payment on a website that supports 3D Secure, the following steps occur:The customer is directed to a 3D Secure page hosted by their card-issuing bank.The bank may request a password, PIN, or a one-time password (OTP) sent via SMS to verify the cardholder’s identity.If the authentication is successful, the trans...

By authenticating the cardholder before completing a transaction, 3D Secure shifts the liability for fraudulent transactions from the merchant to the card-issuing bank. This protects the merchant from chargebacks caused by unauthorized payments and helps resolve disputes more efficiently.