Payment Gateway
A payment gateway is the service that securely handles online payments — taking a customer's card details, checking them with the bank, and moving the money to you. Services like Stripe and PayPal are payment gateways.
Why does a payment gateway matter to your business?
If you take money online, a gateway is non-negotiable — it handles security and compliance so you never touch raw card numbers. Its fees also directly affect your margins, so which one you use and how it is integrated matters.
At Nabee, connecting a trusted gateway is part of building any product that takes payments, and keeping that integration working is part of maintenance. You get a secure checkout without becoming a payments expert.
A concrete example
A booking platform like Toree, where teachers keep 95% of every booking, depends on a gateway to move money reliably and securely. Getting that integration right is what makes people trust a product with their card.
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Common questions
- Which payment gateway should I use?
- Common choices like Stripe or PayPal fit most businesses; the right one depends on your fees, regions, and features. Nabee integrates whichever fits.
- Do payment gateways charge fees?
- Yes, typically a small percentage plus a flat fee per transaction. Those costs affect your margins, so they're worth understanding.
- Is my customers' card data safe?
- A proper gateway handles card data securely so it never touches your own systems, reducing your risk and compliance burden.