Integrate with Authorize.net for credit card payments for your events
Receive credit and debit card payments for your event registrations using our event registration plugin and Authorize.NET.
Event organizers like you trust Event Espresso for planning art classes, conferences, nonprofit events, workshops, and more! Create an event registration form through Event Espresso’s event registration plugin so you can receive event registrations and payments through Authorize.net.
Why Authorize.net?
Authorize.net is available to event organizers in the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Use Event Espresso’s event registration system with Authorize.net and you’ll receive your payments up front as attendees register and pay online for their event registrations through Authorize.net.
Our event organizers choose Authorize.net so they can securely accept major credit cards like VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express for their event registrations.
With a merchant account from Authorize.net, you can start accepting online payments securely for your event registrations using Authorize.net. Sign up for a new merchant account on Authorize.net.
How do I get started with Authorize.net for my event registrations?
Are you currently using Event Espresso for your event registrations on your WordPress website? Authorize.net AIM is included with Event Espresso! You can find Authorize.net in your WordPress dashboard (WP-admin) → Event Espresso → Payment Methods → Authorize.net AIM.
Need a support license for Event Espresso?
Here are the steps to get started with Event Espresso and Authorize.net AIM right now.
1) Join other event organizers who trust Event Espresso for their event registrations and purchase a support license for Event Espresso today
2) Afterward, you’ll be logged into your new account on EventEspresso.com and, a welcome email will be sent to your email address
3) Follow the quick start guide for Event Espresso to get up and running quickly with your events through Event Espresso and Authorize.net
If you need a merchant account with Authorize.net, then you can sign up for one right now on Authorize.net.
Frequently asked questions about the Authorize.net payment gateway
Is a WordPress website required?
Event Espresso which includes Authorize.net AIM is a plugin for WordPress so you’ll need a website running WordPress to use Event Espresso. If you don’t currently have a website, then check out Event Smart where you can create an event registration website with Authorize.net to receive event registrations from your attendees.
How can I set up a recurring payment, payment plan, or a subscription through Authorize.net?
Recurring payments, payment plans, or subscriptions are not currently supported in the Authorize.net payment gateway. When an attendee pays for their event registrations with Authorize.net, they pay up front so, you receive your funds right away.
When I refund a payment, does it also refund through Authorize.net?
Refunds in Event Espresso 4 are currently a two-step process. First, apply the refund through the transaction details screen of Event Espresso in your WP-admin (WP dashboard). Then log in to your Authorize.net merchant account and process the refund.
Is an SSL certificate needed for Authorize.net?
A dedicated SSL certificate is recommended if you are accepting payments on your website.
Do I need to be PCI compliant?
Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) is required if you are processing, storing, or transmitting credit card data. Event Espresso recommends using a dedicated SSL certificate on your website.
View more information on PCI compliance from Authorize.net.
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The Authorize.net AIM payment gateway documentation can help you with questions like:
– How do I enable Authorize.net on my WP website once I’ve purchased a support license from EventEspresso.com?
– What are some common questions about the payment gateway?
Check out the documentation for the Authorize.net AIM payment gateway.
Still, need more help? Log in to your account on EventEspresso.com and get help from our support team today.