NMI, short for Network Merchants, is a payment gateway platform that many payment companies and software providers use to accept card and ACH payments. If you are comparing an NMI payment gateway with other options, it helps to start with what a gateway does and how it fits with your merchant account.
A payment gateway securely collects payment details from your checkout page, virtual terminal or card reader and sends them to the processor for authorization. It then returns the approval or decline result to your system. The gateway is separate from your merchant account, which is the account that receives the funds.
NMI is generally offered through partners such as payment companies, ISOs and software platforms rather than only directly to merchants. A merchant account provider that supports NMI sets up your gateway account, and your website, shopping cart or point of sale connects to it. Typical uses include online checkout, a virtual terminal for phone and keyed orders, recurring billing, and stored card on file tokens.
Compare how the gateway connects to your shopping cart or software, whether it supports recurring billing and card on file tokenization, which fraud tools it includes such as AVS, CVV and 3D Secure, and how it reports on declines. Check which processors it works with, because the gateway and processor need to be compatible. Ask who provides support when something fails, since you may deal with both the gateway reseller and the processor.
Some gateways and processors restrict certain industries. If your business is higher risk, confirm that both the gateway and the merchant account will accept it before you integrate. See our guide to high-risk merchant solutions and our post on credit card processing fees to understand gateway and processing costs.
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NMI stands for Network Merchants, the company behind the gateway platform.
No. NMI is a gateway. You still need a merchant account with a processor to receive funds.
Gateways like NMI are commonly used for online checkout, usually through a shopping cart integration or API. Confirm compatibility with your platform.
Usually through a payment company or reseller that supports NMI along with your merchant account. Ask your provider which gateways they work with.
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