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Ecommerce Payment Gateways

All businesses need a way to accept payments online. The E-Commerce world is BOOMING — we help you navigate to find the perfect solution for your business, whether high-risk or low-risk.

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Payment gateways that integrate with your website and shopping cart

E-Commerce Integrations

MWBS has partnerships with multiple gateway providers that are certified with different shopping carts and acquirers. Below are examples of shopping carts these gateways integrate into.

Shopify
WooCommerce
Magento
BigCommerce
OpenCart
Custom Builds

Our Gateways

Nation Options Limited has solutions for high-risk businesses and also low risk, with partnerships with major gateway providers offering an agnostic approach.

Stripe

Gateway + acquiring in one. Perfect for micro-merchants.

Authorize.Net

Trusted global gateway, robust fraud tools.

NMI

Agnostic, supports multiple acquirers.

SagePay

Popular UK gateway, easy integration.

Plus high-risk specialised gateways for alternative industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a payment gateway?
An E-Commerce payment gateway is used to take payments online via your website — like having a credit card terminal on your website. We have some of the cheapest rates in the UK; you can be online and selling within 24 hours.
How does an E-Commerce Gateway work?
Customer clicks checkout → fills shipping details → inputs card details → gateway pings the bank to check funds → approval/denial → confirmation email or receipt.
How easy is it to set up a payment gateway?
You may need a developer. We have an in-house web development team and pre-built integrations for WooCommerce, Shopify, and more.
Is the payment gateway secure?
100%! All transactions processed by secure, PCI compliant servers. We never store sensitive card details.
What are the costs involved?
Costs are separate from acquiring fees: typically a monthly rental plus a pence-per-transaction fee (10p–30p depending on business type).
What acquirer can I use for my payment gateway?
For high-risk, the gateway is often dictated by the acquirer. For low-risk, we work with agnostic gateways that support major acquirers.
Why should I not just use Stripe?
Stripe is fantastic for micro-merchants and quick setup. However, the percentage per transaction can be higher than finding your own acquirer+gateway relationship.
What is 3DS Secure?
A security protocol that authenticates users, providing an extra layer of protection for card-not-present transactions to prevent fraud and reduce chargebacks.
How long does it take to set up a payment gateway?
Implementation is typically a day’s work for a competent developer. The merchant account setup takes longer, so allow time.
Can I get a payment gateway for my high risk business?
YES! We can help find a high-risk gateway using our relationships with alternative banks. The gateway will be dictated by the acquirer.
What is a chargeback?
A chargeback is when a customer questions a transaction with their bank. Acquirers monitor chargeback levels; if over 1%, they may part ways with the merchant.
Who supports the gateway? Does it come with reporting?
Gateways have technical support lines. Our team also offers basic support. Each gateway includes a reporting portal for historic transactions and management information.
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How do I pay for my E-Commerce Gateway?

Nation Options Limited will set up a GoCardless link to collect E-Commerce fees. We will also give you an invoice once a month that outlines the number of transactions in the period that has been invoiced.

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