How to accept online payments safely: what you need to know

If you want to sell online, sooner or later you'll need to accept card payments. The good news is that you don't have to be a security expert to do it properly. Here's what matters.

How it works, in brief

You don't process your customers' cards directly. An authorised payment processor handles the sensitive part, and you receive the money in your account. This way, card details never pass through your website, which is far safer.

What to look for in a payment processor

• Authorised and trustworthy on the Romanian market.
• Clear fees, with no hidden costs.
• Support for secure card payments, with confirmation from the bank.
• Easy integration with your shop.

What's down to you

• A website on HTTPS (the padlock in the browser) — essential for payments.
• Correct company details, terms and returns policy clearly displayed.
• An invoice issued automatically after each order.

Why trust matters

Romanian shoppers only get their card out if they trust you. A secure website with clear information and a simple payment process sells far more than one that looks thrown together.

At AI Soft we integrate authorised payment processors and build secure shops with HTTPS, invoicing and a short path to checkout. Tell us below what you want to sell and we'll suggest a solution.