Boost your e-commerce store with a secure, fast payment gateway: a simple guide to improving customer experience
Whether you’re launching your first e-commerce store or expanding your existing business online, choosing the right payment gateway can boost customer trust, streamline operations, and ensure secure transactions. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know — from understanding what a payment gateway is, why it matters, and how to choose one that fits your business goals.
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What is a payment gateway and why does it matter?
A payment gateway allows businesses to accept payments online. It securely transmits payment data from your customer to your bank, ensuring transactions are processed safely. For any business with an online presence, it’s a critical part of revenue collection and customer satisfaction.
Key factors to consider when choosing a payment gateway
Not all payment gateways are the same. Here are four key things to consider:
1. Security
Your payment gateway must offer:
- PCI-DSS compliance
- Fraud monitoring
- 3D Secure (3DS) authentication
2. Fees and Pricing Models
Understand what you will be charged:
- Per-transaction fees
- Monthly subscription or maintenance fees
- Any hidden costs
3. System integration
The easier it is to integrate, the faster you can start accepting payments. AXS Checkout offers low-code and no-code options whether you’re implementing payments on your eCommerce store or simply looking to send a payment link directly to your customers.
4. Supported Payment Methods
AXS Checkout currently supports credit and debit card payments via Mastercard and Visa, giving businesses a quick and secure way to start accepting online payments.
To meet the evolving needs of Singapore businesses and their customers, we are expanding our range of supported payment options — starting with PayNow, with more popular local and international methods coming soon.
These upcoming additions will help you offer a more seamless and flexible checkout experience through a single, simple integration.
Local vs. International payment gateways: which is best for Singapore?
While international gateways offer global reach, local payment gateways often provide:
- Faster settlement times
- Lower transaction fees
- Support that Understands the Singapore market
Choosing a Singapore-based gateway like AXS Checkout can help your business grow more efficiently.
Features that support your business Growth
AXS Checkout offers a streamlined merchant dashboard designed to give you full visibility and control over your payments — so you can run your business smarter, not harder.
Here’s what you’ll get with our built-in tools:
Business Visibility
- Access real-time transaction data and settlement reports
- Monitor performance with simplified analytics to better understand your business
- Receive instant updates on transaction statuses — whether they’re successful, voided, or failed
User & Account Management
- Self-service tools to manage user access and company permissions
- Stay in control with secure login management and password change features
Smarter Operations
- Match your settlement payouts with our downloadable reports for easy reconciliation
- Use data trends to identify peak and low traffic periods — helping you allocate manpower more efficiently
- Plan ahead and boost revenue with targeted marketing during slower sales periods
With AXS Checkout, you’ll enjoy full transparency and easy access to the data that matters all in one place.
Common mistakes when choosing a payment gateway
Avoid these pitfalls to save time and money:
- Choosing based on price alone, not feature suitability
- Overlooking mobile wallet compatibility
- Ignoring integration complexity and developer support
Quick checklist: what to look for in a payment gateway
✔ PCI-DSS compliance
✔ 3DS secure authentication
✔ Accepts cards, mobile wallets, and PayPal
✔ Transparent fee structure
How to get started with a payment gateway
Here’s a step-by-step on how to integrate and launch your gateway with ease:
- Choose your preferred integration method (low code or no code)
- Visit our Developer Portal to explore integration options
- No onboarding or integration cost required
- Set up your preferred payment methods
- Test your system before going live
AXS Checkout makes it easy for any business – no tech team needed.
Why choose axs checkout as a payment gateway provider?
Choosing the right payment gateway helps you offer a secure, seamless payment experience that customers trust. With AXS Checkout, you get:
- Local market expertise
- Fast and simple integration
- Support for major payment methods including Visa and Mastercard, with more coming soon
- Transparent pricing and straightforward onboarding
Ready to simplify payments? Don’t let payment issues hold back your online store.
Switch to AXS Checkout today and offer your customers the secure, seamless checkout they expect.
