U.S. gateway providers have cut the average transaction time in half to 1.6 seconds from 3.2 seconds only a year ago, according to data compiled by Omaha, Neb.-based researcher The Strawhecker Group.

The past decade has seen an e-commerce boom. With seismic shifts toward online shopping and the widespread adoption of digital payments, equipping oneself with online payment processing capabilities ...

Payment gateways and payment processors are related but distinct elements of credit card processing. You’ll likely need both services if you plan to accept credit card payments online, so ...