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What is Authorize.Net and how does it work?
Authorize.Net is a widely used payment gateway that authorizes online and keyed (card-not-present) transactions and supports recurring billing and a virtual terminal. Velocity provisions and supports it behind your processing account.
A gateway like Authorize.Net is the secure bridge that authorizes card-not-present transactions — online checkout, phone orders, and invoices. It supports tokenized card-on-file, recurring and subscription billing, and a virtual terminal for keyed payments.
Velocity provisions your Authorize.Net gateway, connects it to your site or virtual terminal, and configures recurring billing if you need it — with local support afterward.
Frequently asked
Yes — Authorize.Net supports subscriptions and recurring payments.
Yes — the virtual terminal handles keyed, card-not-present transactions.
Yes — it uses tokenization and meets PCI standards.
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