Server Integration Method (SIM)

SIM is a hosted payment processing solution, which means that Authorize.Net provides the necessary Web resources to handle all the steps in processing a transaction, including:

• Collection of customer payment information through a secure, hosted form
• Generation of a receipt to the customer
• Secure transmission to the payment processing networks for settlement
• Funding of proceeds to your bank account
• Secure storage of cardholder information

SIM is an ideal integration solution for merchants who do not want to collect, transmit or store sensitive cardholder information to process transactions. Additionally, SIM does not require you to purchase and install a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate. This removes the complexity of securely handling and storing cardholder information, simplifying compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard.