Advanced Integration Method (AIM) Guide

Authorize.Net recommends Web merchants implement AIM, a highly secure, merchant-initiated server-to-server connection, for submitting transactions to the payment gateway. AIM provides merchants with a high degree of control over each phase of the customer's online transaction experience, including the payment form and receipt page.

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• Employs industry standard secure data encryption technology - 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
• Uses transaction key authentication for ultimate security.
• Allows control over all phases of the customer's online transaction experience.
• Configurable transaction response integrates easily with merchant applications.

Simple Integration Method (SIM) Guide

The Simple Integration Method (SIM) is ideal for Web merchants with basic customization needs. The Authorize.Net Payment Gateway can handle all the steps in the secure transaction process, including payment data collection, data submission and the response to the customer while keeping Authorize.Net virtually transparent.

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• Payment gateway hosted payment form employs 128-bit SSL data encryption.
• Digital fingerprints enhance security, providing multiple layers of authentication.
• Customize the look and feel of the payment gateway hosted payment form and/or receipt page.
• Certified Shopping Carts

Choosing an Authorize.Net certified shopping cart to connect to the payment gateway can be an ideal solution for merchants with minimal Web development resources or capabilities. Shopping carts are Internet companies that provide payment form solutions for merchant websites. See our Certified Shopping Cart Directory.

Authorize.net Virtual Terminal

Mail Order and Telephone Order merchants can submit transactions by logging into the Authorize.Net Merchant Interface and keying information into our Virtual Terminal, or by using our Batch Upload tool.

Virtual Terminal and Batch Upload are standard features of the Authorize.Net Payment Gateway. A single payment gateway account allows for multiple users across your network or call center.