Authorize.net

Authorize.net is a payment gateway service provider based in the United States and owned by Visa Inc. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company enables merchants to securely accept credit card, debit card, and electronic check payments across various channels, including online, in-person, via phone, and mobile devices. Authorize.net processes over 1 billion transactions annually, handling approximately $149 billion in payment volume for around 440,000 merchants worldwide.

The company offers a wide range of payment management tools and services. These include payment gateway solutions, recurring billing and subscription management, customer data security through tokenization, and advanced fraud management with its Fraud Detection Suite. Authorize.net also provides invoicing and reporting tools, developer resources like APIs and mobile SDKs, and features such as multi-currency support and QuickBooks integration. It primarily serves small businesses, franchises, and multi-unit operations, making it a trusted partner for a diverse array of merchants.