Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich payment gateways can Ascent work with?

Slim CD, Authorize.net, and Yapstone, among others.Contact clientsuccess@ascentpaymentsolutions.com or call us at 888.721.9301 for help with getting your gateway set up.

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• What is a Card Not Present (CNP) Transaction?
• What is a “MID”?
• How does payment processing work?
• What is a credit card payment or sale?
• What happens during a typical Internet credit card transaction?
• What is the difference between a payment processor and a gateway?
• Why do I need a gateway?
• Which payment gateways can Ascent work with?
• Are you integrated with my software?
• How long do payments take to process?
• What is a pre-authorization?
• Can I void a pre-authorization?
• What is the difference between voiding a sale and issuing a credit?
• What is the Address Verification Service (AVS)? Why does it matter?
• What is Card Security Code (CSC) or Card Verification Code (CVV)?
• How long does a refund take to process?
• What rate do I pay on refunds?
• Are physical signatures needed?
• What is EMV?

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