Rating
4.5
219 reviews
Starting price
$25
Flat Rate
Categories
32
Founded
1996
Employees
49
Authorize.net is a payment processing solution. It helps businesses accept credit cards, eCheck, and digital payments. Businesses can accept payments online, in person, via mobile devices, and over the phone. The platform caters to a wide range of industries, such as eCommerce stores and brick-and-mortar retailers. It provides a comprehensive suite of payment acceptance tools.
Ad spend / mo
$76K
325 paid keywords
Paid visits / mo
13,194
Organic keywords
22,339
Organic visits / mo
93,307
Authority
51
44,684 ref domains
Creatives run
100
as Cybersource Corporation
Active now
100
last 14 days
Advertising since
Dec 2023
2.5+ yrs running
Last seen
today
still active
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(219 reviews)
Overall, Authorize.net has been a dependable and secure payment solution. Once everything is set up, it runs smoothly and handles transactions efficiently. While it could benefit from a more modern interface and improved usability, it remains a strong choice for businesses that need reliable payment processing.
Pros: The biggest strengths are reliability and security. It processes payments consistently without major issues, and the fraud protection tools provide peace of mind. It also integrates well with a wide range of systems.
Cons: The interface feels outdated, and some features aren’t as user-friendly as they could be. Setup can take time, and reporting could be more customizable and easier to navigate.
ALISSA P. · OWNER · Retail · May 1, 2026
Overall, it's a solid platform for processing payments, with a little bit of pricing complexity, and not always transparent.
Pros: I like that it is backed by Visa, so there is some reliability factor with name recognition. It works consistently for payment processing.
Cons: My least favorite things are that the dashboard feels clunky and not intuitive. Also, it isn't beginner-friendly compared to modern tools.
Ryan P. · Graphic Designer · Design · April 27, 2026
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| Utility Billing | 1 | 1 | - |
| Chargeback Management | 1 | 4 |
Domain confidence 100%
| Keyword they bid on | CPC | Pos | % budget | Landing page |
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| stripe | $3.86 | 4 | 19.6% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| clover | $7.70 | 5 | 10.2% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| ayden | $11.65 | 1 | 8.7% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| authorize | $3.14 | 1 | 7.9% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| zettle | $10.10 | 1 | 5.0% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| merchant services | $18.21 | 2 | 4.6% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| authorize.net | $8.37 | 1 | 3.4% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| cardpointe | $7.47 | 2 | 2.8% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| squre | $6.63 | 1 | 2.7% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| paymentech | $11.45 | 1 | 2.5% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| authorize net | $8.37 | 1 | 2.3% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| authorized | $3.14 | 1 | 1.9% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| paypal business | $10.80 | 3 | 1.9% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| sqaure | $6.63 | 3 | 1.7% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
| wepay | $6.55 | 1 | 1.4% | www.authorize.net/sign-up/pricing.html |
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They started off fairly aggressive that they had a great solution that would save us significant money. But again when faced with hurdles and questions they were not very willing to help us work through those problems. we eventually left the platform and was left with our pre existing handling solutions that do cost more.
Pros: there were some real savings potential with what was offered. Our company had an opportunity to save $20,000 per year by making this change.
Cons: During the exploration phase of the project we found that making this change with our current job planning software that we would lose the ability to collect payment on quotes, just one of those things that they put in place to protect their investment. When i brought this hurdle to the authorize. net team they were fairly unwilling to assist us with finding alternative workflows to make it work.
Matt G. · Business Operations Manager · Construction · April 23, 2026
Overall, my experience with Authorize.net has been very positive. Very rarely has there been an issue that was not resolved easily.
Pros: I really love that you can search for past transactions multiple ways. Being able to print out a report for a patient for the entire year for their HSA accounts
Cons: Because it is a separate program, it does not automatically add the patients information and does not automatically post to their account.
Amy S. · Intake Specialist · Mental Health Care · April 8, 2026
Pros: Value for the money, security and account management is fairly straightforward. Their system is flexible for integration.
Cons: The interface is outdated in many respects. They need a modernization. It hasn't changed in quite some time.
Leslie S. · Co-Owner · Marketing and Advertising · March 23, 2026
Pros: They have fair pricing for starters. But what stands out the most for me is the access to almost every feature a business owner could ask for.
Cons: There's not much that I don't like. Over the years my satisfaction and experience with them has grown immaculately.
Dapree A. · Owner · Graphic Design · February 16, 2026
This is a nightmare industry to get a chargeback on a coast-to-coast transport job. I rely on this gateway since it is solid secure. It can cope with our day-to-day traffic without stuttering despite the arrangement having a retro feel to the early internet days compared to today’s contenders.
Pros: The fraud detecting package makes me feel comfortable when handling large credit card payments done by new shippers I have never done business with before.
Cons: The user interface is so outdated, and it is impossible to navigate through the backend settings with the required number of clicks. The monthly gateway charges are accumulated within a short period even in months when our transaction volume is low.
John P. · Transport Broker · Transportation/Trucking/Railroad · January 15, 2026
My overall user experience is positive. I have not "upgraded" to the new user interface and don't plan to if I don't have to.
Pros: I use the services provided by authorize.net every single day. The service allows me to securely accept credit cards through my online store. I feel the security is top notch and the fees are very resonable and a good value for the money. Customer service is quick and knowledgeable.
Cons: Although I use authorize.net every day, I am not happy witht eh new user interface. What was possible in one screen is now spread out into mutliple screens. It is pretty but the old User interface was much more useful.
David S. · President · Business Supplies and Equipment · January 11, 2026
Great way to do ecommerce business on authorize.net platform. Reporting helps us a lot and then refund and chargebacks.
Pros: Reporting is the best and then refund process helps us a lot. Any order inquiry for customer is just click of a button.
Cons: If we get reporting by card type without doing any customization will help us as we are getting paid by V/M/D next day and Amex takes little longer.
Vipul C. · Treasury Analyst · Apparel & Fashion · December 26, 2025
Good! With the good rates, and integration by SkyVerge for WooCommerce I can definitely recommend authorize.net
Pros: API access is great and there are paid plugins that make integrating with WooCommerce very easy. The also have low fees
Cons: Their merchant UI is very outdated. It’s hard to find things and it’s small and hard to read sometimes. Looks like it was built in the 90s and never updated.
Hilary T. · Head of Growth · Marketing and Advertising · December 11, 2025
We enjoyed using them - always great customer service and issues resolved - money was always transferred to the bank account and account managing and log in were easy to use!
Pros: We were able to intergrade with our software at a cheaper rate. Easy log in and easy to run reports for members and sales.
Cons: We were unable to charge 3% to the customer for online transactions. We did incur a monthly gateway fee plus multiple other fees monthly - we were pci compliment but yet still got charged on the statement
Anonymous User · Owner · Health, Wellness and Fitness · December 5, 2025
Overall the experience is the system is not only cost effective but has greatly helped with money transfers and being able to account for them.
Pros: Very streamlined service for payment confirmation and authorization. Highly recommended for property management to ensure all payment details are securely kept in a centralized location.
Cons: The interface can be a bit outdated at times and requested system updates are not as quick as we would like. Can be a bit of a learning curve in the beginning due to the interface.
Dru S. · Property Success Parntner · Management Consulting · November 29, 2025
With this, our team is able to process safe payments and manage accounts with fewer errors, bringing more speed and confidence to our export operations.
Pros: Authorize.net gives us strong security for global transactions, plus simple account management and clear fees. The transferring of money to clients and partners is highly reliable; it assists in avoiding fraud issues.
Cons: Account settings and updating staff permissions took some getting used to when dealing with a bigger team. Managing fees and multiple accounts is confusing at first.
Jason C. · Operations Manager · Import and Export · November 8, 2025
It's been fine, it does what it sets out to do but I don't consider it to be ground breaking. It does seem to have security figured out which is a nice plus.
Pros: Authorize helps us securely capture payment from customers on our eCommerce customer facing site that is a partnership with our fulfillment business. It is easier to use than our home grown software for the end user for sure.
Cons: We need separate accounts for US and Canadian payments. This means that we have to log in and out depending on the ship destination. It's also not the most user friendly on the back end.
Dana M. · Fulfillment Manager · Publishing · October 31, 2025
It's been a great experience and they have always been there to answer any questions or help us to integrate services into our online business.
Pros: We use the plugin on our website to accept payments, as they are the same company that also takes care of our in store credit card processing.
Cons: We don't really have any complaints because we have relied on them for years and we haven't had any issues.
Rick O. · Marketing Manager · Retail · October 28, 2025
Pros: I have found Authorize.net to provide satisfactory service. I appreciate how user-friendly their merchant interface is. One of my favorite aspects of the site is that there are always clickable tabs available.
Cons: I really have no complaints with them, it sometimes lags though when trying to process payments. So it’s my only complaint
Jacqueline S. · Self employed · Retail · September 12, 2025
I feel that my overall experience with authorize.net has been positive. When I first began using this product, I needed some customer support on an issue and they were so quick to respond and they let me know that they would be available 24/7 to help with any other questions that I may have. You can't beat customer service like that.
Pros: I like that I am not held to a contract if it didn't work as I expected. Luckily, it works just as I need it to but that was a big factor in using authorize.net. I am glad I made that investment
Cons: I think having to pay a monthly gateway fee is a con but not enough of a con to keep me from using this service.
Katrina H. · Logistics Manager · Consumer Goods · June 10, 2025
It eased up our credit card processing, time for transaction and manual mistakes became less. We now do our monthly books in less time and with better results.
Pros: The thing I love about it is how easy Authorize. net checks in with our invoicing software. It is dependable for customer payments, especially recurring billing for long-term B2B customers. The fraud detection tools also provide peace of mind.
Cons: The interface feels a little dated, and reporting tools could be more user-friendly. It can be a little time consuming to make custom financial summaries sometimes.
Connor T. B. · Financial Operations Manager · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · June 6, 2025
Satisfactory. The website is well designed out and finding needed services is quick. The changes in passwords are frequent which is frustrating as it seems to take more time than it should but it is secure.
Pros: Secure and easy to use and void if necessary. Website is user friendly. Emails are clear. Prices are competitive.
Cons: Understandably they require a password change frequently but it seems to take multiple tries and invariably comes at a time when I am in a rush. A suggestion would be to find a more streamlined way to update passwords.
Lanika B. · Owner · Alternative Medicine · June 2, 2025
I love that it integrates with my EMR and I can so subscription model charges. These are the most important factors for me and my practice.
Pros: it integrates with my EMR, Patients can pre pay when they make their appointment. There is a subscription/reoccuring model that can be used.
Cons: I feel the dashboard is pretty complicated. I struggle often to find certain transactions and data. If I need to issue a refund or if I want to see a report for the month I feel there are a lot of steps just to do this,.
Kristi D. · Nurse Practitioner, Owner · Medical Practice · May 30, 2025
I am so glad I found Authorize.net not only was it the most cost effective but customer service is Quick with clear problem solving solutions.
Pros: Authorize.Net has a homepage where I can easily view all my transactions along with a breakdown of each one.
Cons: I have no dislikes with authorize.net I’ve been using them going on 5years and I have made many calls to them with questions, comments and concerns.
Nicole E. · Profesional Cleaner and Organizer · Hospitality · May 15, 2025
Pros: Very satisfied with their service - reasonable rates and great service. Nicely integrated with Optimantra.
Cons: Wish it were free :-) No issues yet, so very happy with the service.
Becky U. · Owner and Licensed Acupuncturists · Health, Wellness and Fitness · May 7, 2025
Overall my experience using this platform is good. I do not have any complaints at the moment and I am satisfied with this product.
Pros: It is user friendly, offers the necessary tools for our business and the customer service is very responsive and knowledgeable.
Cons: They could have a more modern platform and would be nice it they could customize it for each business need.
Nathalie H. · Customer Care Manager · Machinery · May 6, 2025
that my experience is not good at all there was alot of problmes
Pros: The system is okay but if you are not a designer then you would not really know what to do
Cons: not for every company that is looking to sell online
sean s. · president · Fine Art · May 5, 2025
Authorise.net is so powerful that even their resellers built top class payment solutions for end users like me who have clients that want to use authorise.net to access USA payments.
Pros: Ease of integrating USA based payments through their reseller paysafe which allowed us eChecks payment as the business was expanding to USA
Cons: It was not easy at first to get through to paysafe as a business operating in Europe we had to go through a reseller who then answered all our questions.
Babatunde O. · SEO Marketer · Marketing and Advertising · April 17, 2025
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