A payment gateway encrypts and transmits customer data; a processor moves funds between accounts. Both are essential for online credit card transactions.

Accepting credit cards requires a payment processor like Square or Stripe, a merchant account, and hardware like POS terminals. Fees range from 1.5% to 4%.

With more than 20 years in the iGaming sector, Digitain develops modular and market-ready technology for operators working within regulated gambling markets. The company plans to present its full ...

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch Apple Pay in India later this year, with initial support for card-based payments and ...

Turkmenistan officially put into effect the Law on Virtual Assets legalizing cryptocurrency mining and crypto exchanges as it looks to boost economic development and attract foreign investment. The ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The total cost can include software, hardware, payment processing fees, and other fees Elysse Bell is a finance and business writer for Investopedia. She writes about small business, personal finance, ...

With eight years of experience as a financial journalist and editor and a degree in economics, Elizabeth Aldrich has worked on thousands of articles within the realm of banking, economics, credit ...

From phones getting way faster to screens showing up everywhere, 2011 technology really set the stage for what we use today.