Overview
The Three Step Redirect API is a redirect-based integration where customers are sent to a secure gateway-hosted payment form. While this approach reduces PCI compliance burden (since card data never touches your servers), modern alternatives like Collect.js offer better user experience and more flexibility.When to Use This: Only use Three Step Redirect if you’re maintaining an existing integration. New projects should start with Collect.js or Collect Checkout.
How It Works
The integration follows three sequential steps:1
Step 1: Initiate Request
Your server sends transaction details to the gateway and receives a secure token
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Step 2: Redirect Customer
Redirect the customer to the gateway’s secure payment form using the token to enter payment information
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Step 3: Process & Return
The gateway processes the transaction and redirects back to your site with the results
Supported Operations
Transaction Types
Sale
Immediate settlement flagging for quick processing
Authorization
Reserve funds without settlement for later capture
Capture
Settle previously authorized transactions
Void
Cancel unsettled transactions
Refund
Reverse previously settled transactions
Credit
Apply direct account credits
Validate
Verify account without authorization
Recurring Billing Operations
The API supports recurring billing functionality:- Plan Creation - Define billing frequency and terms
- Subscription Management - Track and manage customer subscriptions
- Automatic Charging - Process payments at specified intervals
Customer Vault Operations
Securely store payment information for future transactions:Transmit payment information through a Secure Sockets Layer connection for storage in a Level 1 PCI certified data facility.
- Store payment data without maintaining local databases
- Initiate transactions using stored credentials
- Reduce PCI compliance scope
- Improve checkout experience for returning customers
Testing
Use these credentials for testing your integration:| Credential | Value |
|---|---|
| Username | demo |
| Password | password |
Key Features
- Multiple Payment Methods - Accept credit cards, ACH, and digital wallets
- Merchant-Defined Fields - Add custom fields to track additional data
- Webhook Notifications - Receive real-time event updates
- Secure Tokenization - Payment data is tokenized for security
- Mobile Responsive - Payment forms work on all devices