How does a payment gateway work?

Quick answer

A payment gateway securely processes card payments between your customer, the card network, and your bank, allowing you to accept payments online.

How the process works

1. A customer enters their card details on your website
2. The payment gateway securely sends the data for processing
3. The card network (e.g. Visa or Mastercard) routes the transaction
4. The issuing bank approves or declines the payment
5. The result is returned to your website

What a payment gateway does

• Encrypts payment data
• Connects to card networks and banks
• Processes approvals and declines
• Returns real-time results

Why businesses need a payment gateway

Without a payment gateway, you cannot securely accept card payments online.

It ensures:

• Secure transactions
• Fast processing
• Compliance with payment standards

How QashPay fits in

QashPay provides access to a payment gateway along with onboarding, risk assessment, and flexible checkout options.

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