{"id":4619,"date":"2025-01-10T13:08:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T07:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/?p=4619"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T05:57:04","slug":"factors-to-consider-when-choosing-a-payment-gateway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/factors-to-consider-when-choosing-a-payment-gateway\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Factors To Consider When Choosing a Payment Gateway in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an e-commerce business owner in India, choosing the right payment gateway is crucial for the success of your online store. In this blog, we will discuss the top 9 factors to consider when choosing a payment gateway in India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview on Payment Gateway in India\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the rapid growth of e-commerce and online businesses in India, payment gateways have become essential to any online transaction. In India, a payment gateway acts as the intermediary between the merchant website and acquiring banks.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It allows merchants to accept online payments securely from customers using their credit cards, debit cards, net banking,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/rbi-latest-upi-innovations-to-enhance-digital-payments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> UPI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, wallets and other digital payment methods. Having a reliable payment gateway is critical for an online business to accept payments seamlessly and deliver a smooth checkout experience to customers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;p class=&quot;wpcf7-contact-form-not-found&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Error:&lt;\/strong&gt; Contact form not found.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6659,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2236962},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f2460-o1\" lang=\"en-GB\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"2460\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4619#wpcf7-f2460-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"2460\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.4\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_GB\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f2460-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"cus-form\">\n\t<p style=\"font-size: 24px;font-weight: 600;text-align: center;\">Enquire Now\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>Products Required:<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"products\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"products\"><option value=\"Payment Gateway\">Payment Gateway<\/option><option value=\"POS Machine\">POS Machine<\/option><option value=\"Reseller\">Reseller<\/option><\/select><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"uname\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Name*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"uname\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Phone*\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"phone\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email*\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"message\"><textarea cols=\"10\" rows=\"3\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea form-control\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Message\" name=\"message\"><\/textarea><\/span><br \/>\n\t\n\t<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden\" id=\"utm\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm\" \/><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n.cus-form .form-control{width: 100%!important;margin: 7px 0px;padding: 8px;border-radius: 3px;height: auto;line-height: 20px;}\n.cus-form{display: block;margin: 0 auto;max-width: 400px;width: 100%;padding: 20px;box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px 0px #0000002b;border-radius: 6px;margin-bottom: 25px;padding-bottom: 0px;}\n.cus-form .wpcf7-submit{margin: 0 auto;display: block;}\n.cus-form h3{background: #ff6644;text-align: center;margin: -21px;margin-bottom: 20px;padding: 6px;}\n<\/style>\n<p><script>\ndocument.getElementById(\"utm\").value = window.location.href;\n\ndocument.addEventListener( 'wpcf7mailsent', function( event ) {\n location = 'https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/thankyou\/';\n}, false );\n<\/script>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Payment Gateway?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A payment gateway is a technology service that authorises credit card or direct payment processing for e-commerce merchants and retailers. It essentially acts as the middleman between the merchant and the acquiring bank\/payment processor to facilitate online payment transactions.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main functions of a payment gateway include capturing customer payment details, verifying transaction details, requesting authorisation from the acquiring bank, and relaying the bank&#8217;s response back to the merchant.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span id=\"Recent_Web_Stories\">Recent Web Stories<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"web-stories-list alignnone has-archive-link is-view-type-circles is-style-default is-carousel\" data-id=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"web-stories-list__inner-wrapper carousel-1\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"--ws-circle-size:150px\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"web-stories-list__carousel 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API?\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"185\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"308\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page.jpg 640w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-311x414.jpg 311w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-149x199.jpg 149w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-60x80.jpg 60w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-150x200.jpg 150w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous\" class=\"glider-prev\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next\" class=\"glider-next\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 9 Factors to consider when choosing a payment gateway in India<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the top 9 key factors you must consider when choosing a payment gateway for your business in India.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Easy Integrations capabilities<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/compliance-requirements-for-payment-gateway\/\">payment gateway is how easily it integrates<\/a> with the merchant&#8217;s website or shopping cart. Payment gateways differ in terms of technical integration. Some have simple plugins, while others require custom coding.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a gateway that offers simple one-time integration using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APIs or plugins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will save integration time and costs. It&#8217;s also good to check if the gateway offers customisation options to match your brand and checkout experience. This will deliver a seamless payment experience to your customers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. High Security<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security is a top priority when dealing with financial <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/7-tips-to-do-online-transactions-safely\/\">transactions online<\/a>. Make sure to choose a payment gateway that follows all regulatory compliance and data security standards in India, such as SSL\/TLS certificates.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for gateways that are certified by <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/what-is-pci-dss-compliance\/\">PCI DSS<\/a> and have robust security features like data encryption, fraud detection, etc. An established and reputed provider will give you confidence that your customer&#8217;s financial information is safe and secure.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Seamless Checkout Experience\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good gateway will provide a seamless checkout flow for customers without any glitches. As mobile commerce continues to rise in India, a <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/payment-gateway-types\/\">payment gateway needs<\/a> to offer an optimised checkout experience across all devices. Check if the gateway is responsive and has features like <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/what-are-one-click-payments\/\">one-click payments<\/a> tailored for small screens.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should also support various in-app <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/types-of-payment-methods-in-india\/\">payment methods popular in India<\/a>. It should support features like one-click payments, auto-fill billing details, order confirmation emails, etc., for superior buyer experience. This will ensure a <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/how-frictionless-payments-benefit-customers-and-businesses\/\">frictionless payment<\/a> process on mobile as well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Supports Multiple Payment Methods<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important factors to consider is the various payment methods supported by the payment gateway. The gateway must support all popular and relevant payment options in India, including debit\/credit cards, net banking, UPI,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wallets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, EMI, etc. This will help the gateway accept more payments from varied customers and help maximise conversion rates.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Transaction Limits\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the average ticket size of transactions and expected volume growth. The gateway must be able to handle <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/daily-transaction-limit-of-imps\/\">transactions above certain limits<\/a> without any issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Reports and Analytics<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robust reporting features are necessary to track sales, payments, refunds, etc. Insights into payment trends and customer behaviour are invaluable for optimising conversions and growing sales.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a gateway that provides robust real-time and historical reports on key metrics such as payment method mix, dropouts, failures, refunds, etc. Advanced analytics capabilities help identify opportunities, issues, and areas for improvement. Comprehensive reporting tools are a must for data-driven decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Customer Support<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how good a payment gateway is, technical glitches or issues can occur. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to choose one with reliable 24\/7 customer support via phone, email and ticketing system.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time and resolution turnaround are key factors here. Look for a provider that can troubleshoot and fix problems quickly to minimise cart abandonment. Their support team&#8217;s knowledge, expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction should be top-notch.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Cost Effectiveness<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare pricing models and additional charges to get the best value. Negotiate special rates for higher transaction volumes if possible. Different payment gateways have varying fee structures, some charge a fixed percentage per transaction while others have tiered pricing based on monthly sales volume.<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate the total cost of ownership and choose a gateway with competitive and transparent fee pricing. Comparing annual estimated transaction volumes and fees across different providers will help identify the most cost-effective option.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Settlement Period\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster funds settlement helps improve cash flows. Prefer gateways that offer instant, daily or maximum weekly settlements into merchant bank accounts.<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure Your Online Payments with NTT DATA Payment Services<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NTT DATA Payment Services is a leading payment gateway provider that handles over millions transactions annually.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdatapay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NTT DATA Payment Services <\/a>offers a complete payment solution to advance both your offline and online businesses from,<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdatapay.com\/online-payment-gateway-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Payment Gateway in India<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdatapay.com\/swipecard-pos-machine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">POS machines<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdatapay.com\/ivr-payment-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IVR payments<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Mobile applications, and<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/bharat-qr-code-how-it-works-and-benefits\/\">Bharat QR Scan and Pay<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>We ensure maximum comfort, convenience, and safety for all your payments.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right payment gateway is crucial for online business success. Merchants must evaluate providers basis the top factors to consider when choosing a payment gateway discussed.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will help choose a reliable partner that can securely process all online transactions and deliver an excellent customer payment experience. Take your time to compare options thoroughly before choosing a payment partner that ticks all the right boxes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:table -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Also, you can get frequent updates on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nttdatapayments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nttdatapayments<\/a> Instagram page.<\/em><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. What is a payment gateway?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A payment gateway is a technology service that authorises credit card or direct payment processing for e-commerce merchants and retailers. It essentially acts as the middleman between the merchant and the acquiring bank\/payment processor to facilitate <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-online-payments\/\">online payment<\/a> transactions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. How does a payment gateway work?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A payment gateway works by capturing customer payment details, verifying transaction details, requesting authorisation from the acquiring bank, and relaying the bank&#8217;s response back to the merchant. It allows secure transfer of payment information between the customer, merchant and the bank.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. What are the top factors to consider while choosing a payment gateway?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A3. The top 10 factors discussed in the blog are &#8211; easy integration, high security, seamless checkout experience, multiple payment methods support, <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/payment-gateway-transaction-limits\/\">transaction limits<\/a>, reports and analytics, customer support, cost-effectiveness and settlement period.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. What payment methods should a gateway support in India?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A payment gateway catering to the Indian market should support popular domestic payment methods like credit cards, debit cards, net banking, UPI, wallets and EMI to facilitate maximum transactions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. How can I integrate a payment gateway with my website?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most payment gateways offer simple integration methods using plugins, APIs or SDKs. You need to contact the gateway provider to understand their integration process, which usually involves adding a few scripts to your checkout and payment pages.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. What security standards should a gateway comply with?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At minimum, a <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/importance-of-secure-payment-gateways-online-pharmacies\/\">secure payment gateway<\/a> should comply with PCI DSS and have SSL\/TLS certificate. It should also have features like data encryption, fraud detection, verification protocols etc to safely process sensitive financial information.<\/span><\/p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an e-commerce business owner in India, choosing the right payment gateway is crucial for the success of your online store. 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