Internet Merchant Accounts
Free setup for new merchant accounts!
First Data Global Gateway is for start-up merchants who want to get online fast, as well as for merchants who already
have a Web site and want a secure, fast and reliable e-commerce payment solution. The Global Gateway translates
information from a merchant’s Web site into a format that can be read by an electronic processing system to process
transactions online.
E-commerce means new opportunities and responsibilities for merchants. First Data Global Gateway offers
merchants the protection of 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, as well as state-of-the-art fraud-protection
features, including:
Fraud screening of each transaction prior to submission for authorization.
Additional protection during authorization through Address Verification Service (AVS) and card verification value 2
(CVV2).
Protection from repeated fraud through the blocking of:
- Specific credit card numbers
- Internet protocol (IP) addresses
- E-mail addresses
- Individuals by name
- Purchase values in excess of a threshold dollar amount
have a Web site and want a secure, fast and reliable e-commerce payment solution. The Global Gateway translates
information from a merchant’s Web site into a format that can be read by an electronic processing system to process
transactions online.
E-commerce means new opportunities and responsibilities for merchants. First Data Global Gateway offers
merchants the protection of 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, as well as state-of-the-art fraud-protection
features, including:
Fraud screening of each transaction prior to submission for authorization.
Additional protection during authorization through Address Verification Service (AVS) and card verification value 2
(CVV2).
Protection from repeated fraud through the blocking of:
- Specific credit card numbers
- Internet protocol (IP) addresses
- E-mail addresses
- Individuals by name
- Purchase values in excess of a threshold dollar amount
| First Data Global Gateway |
Global Gateway Central provides one-stop location where merchants can manage everything related to transaction
processing, from running manual transactions to setting up their Web sites to run transactions. With Global Gateway
Central, merchants can review transaction reports, get technical support and help.
Global Gateway Central incorporates two of the main processing products, Global Gateway Connect and Global
Gateway Virtual Terminal, and makes them easily accessible in one central location.
Virtual Terminal empowers merchants with the Internet equivalent of a point-of-sale (POS) terminal and software without the hassle or
expense of hardware/software maintenance. Ideal for the merchant who requires a PC-based solution, Virtual Terminal enables
merchants to process credit card transactions via any Internet-connected computer. Its innovative system processes customer orders
received from a Web site, telephone, fax, mail or e-mail, then generates sales, returns, real-time authorizations and reports through First
Data Global Gateway.
Global Gateway Connect is a payment-posting tool that uses HTML. Ideal for merchants with Web sites, Basic HTML script can be
easily integrated to enable secure payment processing to First Data Global Gateway. In addition, Global Gateway Connect supports
sales, returns, real-time authorizations, purchasing cards and real-time reports.
Global Gateway Central also supports VirtualCheck, a value-added enhancement that allows merchants to accept and process
electronic check payments using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption.
processing, from running manual transactions to setting up their Web sites to run transactions. With Global Gateway
Central, merchants can review transaction reports, get technical support and help.
Global Gateway Central incorporates two of the main processing products, Global Gateway Connect and Global
Gateway Virtual Terminal, and makes them easily accessible in one central location.
Virtual Terminal empowers merchants with the Internet equivalent of a point-of-sale (POS) terminal and software without the hassle or
expense of hardware/software maintenance. Ideal for the merchant who requires a PC-based solution, Virtual Terminal enables
merchants to process credit card transactions via any Internet-connected computer. Its innovative system processes customer orders
received from a Web site, telephone, fax, mail or e-mail, then generates sales, returns, real-time authorizations and reports through First
Data Global Gateway.
Global Gateway Connect is a payment-posting tool that uses HTML. Ideal for merchants with Web sites, Basic HTML script can be
easily integrated to enable secure payment processing to First Data Global Gateway. In addition, Global Gateway Connect supports
sales, returns, real-time authorizations, purchasing cards and real-time reports.
Global Gateway Central also supports VirtualCheck, a value-added enhancement that allows merchants to accept and process
electronic check payments using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption.
| Global Gateway Central |
Global Gateway VirtualCheck is a value-added enhancement to Global Gateway Select API, Global Gateway
Connect and Virtual Terminal , which allows merchants to accept and process electronic check payments using
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. VirtualCheck transactions are captured through the First Data Global
Gateway, and check batches are automatically presented for settlement each day. The check processing system
debits the customer's checking account via the automated clearing house (ACH) and then transfers the funds to the
merchant's direct deposit account.
Using VirtualCheck Through Global Gateway Connect
VirtualCheck can be easily integrated into a merchant's Web site along with the HTML script. Customers electing to pay for goods or
services by check are prompted to enter check information into a simple browser-based form. The check transaction data is stored in
First Data Global Gateway for processing, and the merchant's online reports are updated in real time.
Using VirtualCheck Through Global Gateway Select API
Global Gateway Select API allows electronic check acceptance to be integrated into the merchant's Web site. Customers electing to
pay for goods or services by check are prompted to enter check information into a form created and maintained on the merchant's Web
site. Check data is sent to First Data Global Gateway through an SSL connection for processing, and the merchant's online reports are
updated in real time.
Using VirtualCheck Through Virtual Terminal
The merchant can enter check information through the VirtualCheck Sale screen. Data read from the customer's check is keyed by the
merchant into a simple browser-based form on an Internet-connected computer. The check transaction data is stored in Global
Gateway for processing, and the merchant's online reports are updated in real time.
Connect and Virtual Terminal , which allows merchants to accept and process electronic check payments using
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. VirtualCheck transactions are captured through the First Data Global
Gateway, and check batches are automatically presented for settlement each day. The check processing system
debits the customer's checking account via the automated clearing house (ACH) and then transfers the funds to the
merchant's direct deposit account.
Using VirtualCheck Through Global Gateway Connect
VirtualCheck can be easily integrated into a merchant's Web site along with the HTML script. Customers electing to pay for goods or
services by check are prompted to enter check information into a simple browser-based form. The check transaction data is stored in
First Data Global Gateway for processing, and the merchant's online reports are updated in real time.
Using VirtualCheck Through Global Gateway Select API
Global Gateway Select API allows electronic check acceptance to be integrated into the merchant's Web site. Customers electing to
pay for goods or services by check are prompted to enter check information into a form created and maintained on the merchant's Web
site. Check data is sent to First Data Global Gateway through an SSL connection for processing, and the merchant's online reports are
updated in real time.
Using VirtualCheck Through Virtual Terminal
The merchant can enter check information through the VirtualCheck Sale screen. Data read from the customer's check is keyed by the
merchant into a simple browser-based form on an Internet-connected computer. The check transaction data is stored in Global
Gateway for processing, and the merchant's online reports are updated in real time.
| Global Gateway VirtualCheck |
Global Gateway Select API
Developers, software programmers, Internet service providers (ISPs) and commerce service providers (CSPs) with
an advanced knowledge of the C or Java programming languages prefer to use the LinkPoint Select API (application
programming interface) client to integrate secure credit card processing into both simple and complex e-commerce
Web sites. This allows customers to pay for products and services online with a credit card without leaving the
merchant's Web site. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology is used to encrypt confidential transactions and order
information and to pass them directly from the e-commerce site to First Data Global Gateway.
Global Gateway API includes modules that calculate tax and shipping and that enable the sale of digital content
through electronic soft-good downloads (ESDs). In addition, Global Gateway Select API provides sales, returns,
real-time authorizations, purchasing cards and real-time reports.
The Global Gateway API shipping module calculates shipping by flat rate or dollar amount per order. Shipping tables are configured
based on zones or the type of shipping used. This versatile module allows merchants to determine shipping charges precisely.
The Global Gateway API sales-tax module calculates sales tax by state and municipality. This module allows merchants to determine
how or when customers are charged sales tax for products and services they have ordered.
The Global Gateway API electronic soft-good download (ESD) module completely automates the Internet-based sale of soft goods
(i.e., products that are ordered and electronically paid for and delivered via downloads, including software, graphic images, photos
and music). The ESD module allows the digital-content vendor to sell soft goods with byte-by-byte tracking of the software download.
The module also supports key-type downloads, which the buyer can use to unlock an encrypted file downloaded by other means.
Developers, software programmers, Internet service providers (ISPs) and commerce service providers (CSPs) with
an advanced knowledge of the C or Java programming languages prefer to use the LinkPoint Select API (application
programming interface) client to integrate secure credit card processing into both simple and complex e-commerce
Web sites. This allows customers to pay for products and services online with a credit card without leaving the
merchant's Web site. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology is used to encrypt confidential transactions and order
information and to pass them directly from the e-commerce site to First Data Global Gateway.
Global Gateway API includes modules that calculate tax and shipping and that enable the sale of digital content
through electronic soft-good downloads (ESDs). In addition, Global Gateway Select API provides sales, returns,
real-time authorizations, purchasing cards and real-time reports.
The Global Gateway API shipping module calculates shipping by flat rate or dollar amount per order. Shipping tables are configured
based on zones or the type of shipping used. This versatile module allows merchants to determine shipping charges precisely.
The Global Gateway API sales-tax module calculates sales tax by state and municipality. This module allows merchants to determine
how or when customers are charged sales tax for products and services they have ordered.
The Global Gateway API electronic soft-good download (ESD) module completely automates the Internet-based sale of soft goods
(i.e., products that are ordered and electronically paid for and delivered via downloads, including software, graphic images, photos
and music). The ESD module allows the digital-content vendor to sell soft goods with byte-by-byte tracking of the software download.
The module also supports key-type downloads, which the buyer can use to unlock an encrypted file downloaded by other means.
| Global Gateway Select API |
Global Gateway Wrappers are several integration tools that allow developers with expertise in other programming
languages, software platforms and application environments to quickly integrate with the Global Gateway.
Global Gateway COM Component object model (COM), a technology developed and used by Microsoft and its partners, is particularly
compatible with the Windows NT system, succeeding as a virtual drop-in solution. The LinkPoint COM is an in-process server
supporting a single-threaded apartment (STA) model, enabling the implementation of transaction processing methods in the following
languages: Visual Basic, HTML/VBScript, Active server pages (htm), Microsoft SiteServer Commerce Edition, Other languages that
support COM technology.
Global Gateway Perl
The Global Gateway Perl wrapper is a common scripting language written for UNIX and Windows systems used by many e-commerce
developers. Perl is freeware; the only cost incurred for integration is the LinkPoint Perl wrapper software. Operating systems compatible
with Perl wrapper are identical to those compatible with Global Gateway Select.
Global Gateway ColdFusion Tag
ColdFusion is a server-based scripting solution produced by Allaire Corporation. The LinkPoint ColdFusion Tag is available for
Windows NT. It is a custom tag that can be simply imported into a ColdFusion server environment.
Global Gateway PHP
The PHP wrapper is written in personal hypertext processor language and embeds the functionality provided by Global Gateway
Select API directly into the merchant's Web server. The operating systems compatible with the Global Gateway PHP wrapper are
identical to those that are compatible with Global Gateway Select API.
Global Gateway iHTML Tag
Inline Internet Systems, Inc., has developed a custom iHTML tag, which is very similar to the ColdFusion tag. For more information,
please visit the Inline Internet Systems Web site at ihtml.com.
languages, software platforms and application environments to quickly integrate with the Global Gateway.
Global Gateway COM Component object model (COM), a technology developed and used by Microsoft and its partners, is particularly
compatible with the Windows NT system, succeeding as a virtual drop-in solution. The LinkPoint COM is an in-process server
supporting a single-threaded apartment (STA) model, enabling the implementation of transaction processing methods in the following
languages: Visual Basic, HTML/VBScript, Active server pages (htm), Microsoft SiteServer Commerce Edition, Other languages that
support COM technology.
Global Gateway Perl
The Global Gateway Perl wrapper is a common scripting language written for UNIX and Windows systems used by many e-commerce
developers. Perl is freeware; the only cost incurred for integration is the LinkPoint Perl wrapper software. Operating systems compatible
with Perl wrapper are identical to those compatible with Global Gateway Select.
Global Gateway ColdFusion Tag
ColdFusion is a server-based scripting solution produced by Allaire Corporation. The LinkPoint ColdFusion Tag is available for
Windows NT. It is a custom tag that can be simply imported into a ColdFusion server environment.
Global Gateway PHP
The PHP wrapper is written in personal hypertext processor language and embeds the functionality provided by Global Gateway
Select API directly into the merchant's Web server. The operating systems compatible with the Global Gateway PHP wrapper are
identical to those that are compatible with Global Gateway Select API.
Global Gateway iHTML Tag
Inline Internet Systems, Inc., has developed a custom iHTML tag, which is very similar to the ColdFusion tag. For more information,
please visit the Inline Internet Systems Web site at ihtml.com.
| Global Gateway Wrappers |
Global Gateway Cart uses it's own secure certificate. There is no need to spend additional funds to aquire your own.
This can make Global Gateway Cart less costly than many "free" shopping cart systems. You do not need to
understand HTML forms. Global Gateway Cart provides the code you need to place in your HTML page(s).
No CGI programming is required. Global Gateway Cart does all the extensive programming so you do not have to. If
you cannot run CGI's on your server you can still use Global Gateway Cart. You only need to direct your product
listings to "point" to our server; the program will interpret these requests from your Web Page.
Global Gateway Cart uses the Secure Socket Layer or SSL to connect your online documents directly into the credit
card network for real-time credit card verification. Your customers will receive immediate feedback if their payment is
processed!
Features: The program does not rely on cookies, Java, Java Scripting, or plug-ins that your customers may or may not have; thus
increasing your product selection compatibility.
- Use standard "form style" text buttons, your own custom images, or graphics from the Global Gateway Cart Image Library.
- Your Order Form / Shopping Cart can be fully customized with your background image, logo, and text color input.
- Your customers do not need to pre-register before ordering items.
- The shopping cart contents may be displayed when an item is added to the cart. A total of quantities and prices is kept at all times.
- Customers may increase/decrease the quantity of items in their cart, or remove them altogether with a single button for starting over.
- Orders can be modified any time prior to final checkout.
- Nearly infinite support for height, width, sizes, color, material, etc.
- Place unlimited items in the cart with a single button.
- Always provides a link back to the last page where your customer was shopping.
- Choice of ordering and payment methods for you to offer your customers.
- Real-time credit card processing with your Payment Gateway (additional fees may apply).
- Orders are sent securely to the e-mail address of your choice.
- Includes comprehensive error checking of customer input.
- Validates that credit card numbers and e-mail addresses are in the proper format.
- Order confirmation is e-mailed to you and the purchasing customer.
- Generates a unique invoice number for each order.
- All dates are Year 2000 compliant.
- Support for dollar or percentage discounts based on item quantity.
- Automatically calculates sales tax based on your "Home" state.
- Support for tax-exempt and shipping-exempt items.
- Shipping utilizes UPS and FedEx rates and programmable delivery options such as ground, 2nd day, or overnight. All shipping costs
are accurately compiled for all shipments to domestic and international destinations.
This can make Global Gateway Cart less costly than many "free" shopping cart systems. You do not need to
understand HTML forms. Global Gateway Cart provides the code you need to place in your HTML page(s).
No CGI programming is required. Global Gateway Cart does all the extensive programming so you do not have to. If
you cannot run CGI's on your server you can still use Global Gateway Cart. You only need to direct your product
listings to "point" to our server; the program will interpret these requests from your Web Page.
Global Gateway Cart uses the Secure Socket Layer or SSL to connect your online documents directly into the credit
card network for real-time credit card verification. Your customers will receive immediate feedback if their payment is
processed!
Features: The program does not rely on cookies, Java, Java Scripting, or plug-ins that your customers may or may not have; thus
increasing your product selection compatibility.
- Use standard "form style" text buttons, your own custom images, or graphics from the Global Gateway Cart Image Library.
- Your Order Form / Shopping Cart can be fully customized with your background image, logo, and text color input.
- Your customers do not need to pre-register before ordering items.
- The shopping cart contents may be displayed when an item is added to the cart. A total of quantities and prices is kept at all times.
- Customers may increase/decrease the quantity of items in their cart, or remove them altogether with a single button for starting over.
- Orders can be modified any time prior to final checkout.
- Nearly infinite support for height, width, sizes, color, material, etc.
- Place unlimited items in the cart with a single button.
- Always provides a link back to the last page where your customer was shopping.
- Choice of ordering and payment methods for you to offer your customers.
- Real-time credit card processing with your Payment Gateway (additional fees may apply).
- Orders are sent securely to the e-mail address of your choice.
- Includes comprehensive error checking of customer input.
- Validates that credit card numbers and e-mail addresses are in the proper format.
- Order confirmation is e-mailed to you and the purchasing customer.
- Generates a unique invoice number for each order.
- All dates are Year 2000 compliant.
- Support for dollar or percentage discounts based on item quantity.
- Automatically calculates sales tax based on your "Home" state.
- Support for tax-exempt and shipping-exempt items.
- Shipping utilizes UPS and FedEx rates and programmable delivery options such as ground, 2nd day, or overnight. All shipping costs
are accurately compiled for all shipments to domestic and international destinations.
| Global Gateway Cart |
We also offer other Internet gateways: VeriSign Processing Gateway and Yahoo! Small Business Merchant
Solutions.
Solutions.
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*Internet Processing Pricing:
2.39% Discount Rate
$0.25 Transaction Fee
$10/mo. Customer Service Fee
$10/mo. Gateway Fee
*This standard pricing will apply
to all new Internet merchant
accounts with estimated sales
volume less than $30,000/mo.
2.39% Discount Rate
$0.25 Transaction Fee
$10/mo. Customer Service Fee
$10/mo. Gateway Fee
*This standard pricing will apply
to all new Internet merchant
accounts with estimated sales
volume less than $30,000/mo.
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