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Black Mage
February 9th, 2008, 07:40 PM
Is there anything that describes how to set up an eCommerce? I have currently installed osCommerce and set up my store, but how do I get payments that are entered in the store to go to the bank?

fatality_uk
February 9th, 2008, 07:46 PM
Is there anything that describes how to set up an eCommerce? I have currently installed osCommerce and set up my store, but how do I get payments that are entered in the store to go to the bank?

You need a provider to actually process the payments. If Mr A buys a widget from your store online, his card details are posted to the bank using SSL. They then check the details and post back a yes or no to your online store software.

Look at say http://www.worldpay.com/ I have used them in the past for ecommerce sites. You will also need a business account with your bank to take payments. I know that paypal et al will do this as well, but if you want a professional looking site people will trust, the above is a better method