Payment Provider Integrations
When you take money online, the payment provider is the engine behind the checkout. Connecting your website to a provider such as Stripe, PayPal or Worldpay lets customers pay securely while you stay clear of handling sensitive card details yourself.
This article explains how a payment integration is put together and what it means for security, fees and the customer experience.
How a Payment Integration Works
The provider does the risky, regulated part so your site never has to store raw card numbers.
- Card details are entered on the provider's secure fields.
- Your site receives a confirmation, not the card itself.
- Refunds and receipts are handled through the provider.
- Webhooks tell your system when a payment succeeds.
What to Consider
Choosing and configuring a provider is as much a business decision as a technical one.
- Compare transaction fees against your average order value.
- Check which payment methods your customers expect.
- Confirm PCI compliance is handled by the provider.
- Plan for failed payments and retries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to worry about PCI compliance?
Using a hosted provider keeps card data off your servers, which dramatically reduces your compliance burden.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.