Before you can process credit card transactions you must identify the points in the process where the system authorizes orders with the credit card company, transaction types to be used, and the status at which you perform settlements. There are several topics you will need to be familiar with before processing credit cards.

Verify that you have performed the appropriate setup for your credit card processor.  This information includes Merchant ID, Terminal ID, Authorization and/or Settlement account and other information that is necessary for successful electronic transmission.