Authorize.net

Leading payment gateway provider in the United States with one of the largest merchant bases

Authorize.net is a payment gateway service provider that allows merchants to accept credit card and electronic check payments through their websites and over Internet Protocol connections. Founded in 1996, the company became one of the earliest and most widely adopted payment gateway solutions in the United States. In 2010, Authorize.net was acquired by Visa Inc. and currently operates as a subsidiary of Visa, continuing to provide payment processing services to hundreds of thousands of merchants. The platform serves as an intermediary between merchant websites and payment processors, handling the technical aspects of payment authorization and settlement. Authorize.net provides a comprehensive suite of payment acceptance tools including hosted payment pages, APIs for custom integrations, fraud detection services, and recurring billing capabilities. The service supports various payment methods and integrates with numerous shopping carts, billing systems, and business applications. While Authorize.net is not strictly an AdTech company, it plays a crucial role in the digital commerce ecosystem that supports online advertising and e-commerce. The platform enables merchants who acquire customers through digital advertising to seamlessly process transactions, making it an essential infrastructure component for businesses that rely on digital marketing and online sales channels.