Tech Tip Tuesday - #1 - Setting Up A Gateway
If you are new to Webconnex, you are probably full tilt into event planning mode. Things are crazy and you are trying to get your form live ASAP. We understand the urgency and we want to help you get your online form ready for the starting line. Before you ‘Go Live’, be sure to check out these common blunders people experience when speeding through the setup process. Don’t worry, you’ll be a pro in no time!
Let’s jump in!
Setting Up A Gateway
If you are like 99% of our clients, you are using our software to accept online payments. In order to do so, you will need a payment gateway. The payment gateway is the means by which your participant’s money goes from their credit card to your bank account. Webconnex does not technically process the credit cards for you, but we make it super simple for you to do so.
Unlike many competitors in the industry, Webconnex does not lock you into an atrocious processing percentage. You have the freedom to negotiate your rate with just about any credit card processor in the industry. Now, I know what you might be thinking, “That sounds like a lot of work” “ Where do I even begin?” We’re glad you asked.
We try to make the setup process as simple as possible. If you currently have a gateway, you can link it to your account by clicking here (https://cp.webconnex.com/merchant/gateways?q=add).
If you are not working with a gateway, we have a list of companies we would recommend based on customer feedback we have received.
Cornerstone Payment Systems:
Authorize.net:
USAePay:
A wide majority of our clients tend to go with Cornerstone. There are a few reasons why.
1. EXCEPTIONAL RATE: They offer a flat 3% rate. No setup fee. No monthly fee. No per-transaction fee.
2. ROBUST REPORTING: Cornerstone has worked with us to develop Batch reporting and Deposit reports. These make accountants jump for joy! Easily reference which transactions were in each deposit.
3. IPAD APP & POS FEATURES: Cornerstone allows you to utilize our iPad app and card swipers to accept payments on-site.
If you wish to use Cornerstone click here to get started. Fill out that application as much as possible. The setup process typically takes 2 business days.
Once you have a gateway, you can click here to link it to your Webconnex account, or just email [email protected] and we’ll do it for you.
Click here for more helpful gateway tutorials.