Card payments are essential for any business. Here are five great options to process credit cards for your company.
It’s never been easier to set up shop on the web and sell your wares to the world. The US is a global leader in e-commerce and the sector is characterized by constant innovation, so it’s worth investing time and money on an effective card processing service.
But time is money, and if you need help then we hope this quick guide will give you a head start when making your decision. Yes, PayPal is in there, but we’ve selected four others that go the extra length to make life easier and safer for you and your customers, alongside other features that can boost your business.
So, let’s get straight to it…
Key features: One-click purchasing, mobile optimization| Integrations: Shopify, Magento| Free trial: Free option available (commission only)
You must have been living under a rock for the last couple of decades if you haven’t heard of PayPal, a popular service for online transactions. For many, PayPal will be the first card processor that comes to mind. It’s used by multitudes upon multitudes of retailers and service providers around the world.
And if your business is small, it’s absolutely free to sign up for PayPal Payments Standard. This package includes fraud protection, one-click purchasing and an optimized experienced for mobile visitors. The focus is on fast, simple payments from anybody, regardless of whether they have a PayPal account or not, and it’s dead easy to add a payment button to a website.
PayPal also supports Global Sellers, a cross-border trade service that aims to make it easier for SMBs to increase their international presence and sales. This includes translation tools, international shipping and returns and payment localization.
As well as the free option, you can pay $30 (£24) a month to upgrade to PayPal Payments Pro. That allows you to customize your checkout and ensure that your customers stay on your website when they pay.
Key features: Same-day deposits, payment hardware available| Integrations: Magento| Free trial: Free service (commission only)
Rather than a one size fits all approach to card processing, from the outset Square looks to mold its solution to suit your business.
