Like any shopping cart system, an independent payment gateway is needed to accept credit card payments online. Depending on the gateway you choose, you could also need a separate merchant account.

Some shopping cart systems support fifty or more payment gateways. We interface with just three because it helps us keep costs to a minimum. (How many do you need?)

These three are the most popular, and all three offer merchant facilities as part of their services, online and offline. Of the three, PayPal is the most economical, and it offers a Mass Pay service for paying your affiliates. You can also keep funds in your PayPal account from sales to pay affiliate commissions without additional transfer fees.

If you don't already have a merchant account or payment gateway, click these logos to learn more about each one and the services they offer.