A payment gateway is the engine that fuels the communication and transmission of data between the functional components of the payment process. It relays the request for payment (which may come from a shopping cart, a virtual terminal, an in-house accounting system, or even a retail terminal) in the appropriate electronic format to the appropriate entity (a bank, Visa/MasterCard, or processor). Then it relays the response or authorization that sets the funds transfer activity.

Security Features

Security is important before, during and after the payment processing process. To fully ensure security, Sage Payment Solutions employs proven technology to transmit data safely and best practices procedures to safeguard consumer data. Sage Payment Solutions is PCI compliant, which requires diligent adherence to anti-fraud measures to protect merchants and consumers.

Sage Gateway utilizes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) authentication and encryption technology. This is patented technology developed by Netscape Communications and relies on encryption developed by RSA Data Security, Inc. and other cryptographic providers. SSL encryption protects information being transmitted across the Internet from third parties.