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# What is a payment processor and what are my options?

## Learn what a payment processor is how to choose the best option for your business.

A payment processor is like a helper that moves money when you buy something with a card.

Imagine you buy a necklace online:

1. You enter your card information.
2. The helper asks your bank, “Can we pay for this?”
3. If your bank says yes, the helper helps send the money to the seller.

**AuctionNinja is like the place where the necklace is sold. The payment processor—such as Stripe or Authorize.net—is the helper that handles the card payment.**

**Stripe.com**

Is an easy-to-use processor that requires sellers to sign up and integrate with AN. [CLICK HERE](https://support.auctionninja.com/knowledge/integrating-stripe-payment-processor-0-0?hsLang=en) for integration instructions.

#### **For Authorize.net:**

Authorize.net is a robust payment gateway, allowing sellers to connect with a host of partner processors. [Click HERE](https://support.auctionninja.com/knowledge/vendor-resources-integrate-authorize?hsLang=en) for more information.

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