Authorize.net

Category: E-commerce: Payments

Company: Visa

Authorize.net is an online payment system and credit card payment processor. We provide secure credit card payment processing for subscriptions, retail, and mobile, serving as your trusted credit card processor for low‑cost eChecks/ACH.

Target Market: Both

Industries: Retail & E-commerce, Financial Services & Banking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit & Government, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Key Features

Website: https://www.authorize.net/

Frequently asked questions

What is Authorize.net?

Authorize.net is an online payment system and credit card payment processor. We provide secure credit card payment processing for subscriptions, retail, and mobile, serving as your trusted credit card processor for low‑cost eChecks/ACH.

What is Authorize.net known for?

Authorize.net is best known for Renowned for its robust PCI compliance solutions that reduce the burden on merchants., Offers a versatile payment processing platform that supports various payment methods, including eChecks and ACH. and Backed by over 20 years of innovation and the reliability of Visa, enhancing trust among users.. Its strongest capability coverage is in Omnichannel Payment Integration and Wide Payment Method Support (Wallets, Cards, A2A).

Who is Authorize.net for?

Authorize.net primarily serves both B2B and B2C teams across Retail & E-commerce, Financial Services & Banking, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Travel & Hospitality.

Who makes Authorize.net?

Authorize.net is owned and operated by Visa. See the company profile for leadership, milestones, and acquisitions.

How is Authorize.net evaluated?

Authorize.net is assessed across four dimensions — Innovation Index (30%), Organizational Strength (20%), Customer Mix (20%), and Vision Index (30%) — using documented evidence that is refreshed monthly. See the methodology page for the full scoring rules.

What are alternatives to Authorize.net?

The alternatives page lists sibling platforms in the E-commerce: Payments category alongside Authorize.net, each with a full profile and side-by-side capability comparison so you can weigh the trade-offs for your use case.