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So you want to start a new business and be able to sell products or services online. When your customers decide to buy something from your website, they are going to need a way to pay you, right? This is where a payment gateway comes into play. A payment gateway is also necessary to collect payments – not only online – but over the phone or in person.
In this video you’ll learn, in simple terms, a little more about the unsung hero of your online shopping spree – the payment gateway!