Payments

Animal Friends OS + Authorize.net

Enterprise Payment Gateway

For pet care businesses that need enterprise-grade payment infrastructure, Animal Friends OS integrates directly with Authorize.net. Advanced fraud detection, recurring billing profiles, and virtual terminal access without leaving your management dashboard.

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Animal Friends OS is the only pet care software that lets you bring your own payment processor, your own SMS provider, and your own accounting system. Competitors force you onto their stack and charge you for the privilege.

How the Integration Works

Enter your Authorize.net API Login ID and Transaction Key in Animal Friends OS settings. The system connects through the Authorize.net Accept.js SDK for PCI-compliant card tokenization. Card numbers never touch your server or ours. Every transaction routes through your Authorize.net account with full fraud screening.

What Data Syncs

Transactions, voids, refunds, and recurring billing events sync between Authorize.net and Animal Friends OS. Each payment record includes the authorization code, AVS result, client name, service details, and invoice reference. Settled batches appear in both dashboards for easy reconciliation at end of day.

Recurring Billing for Memberships

Authorize.net Automated Recurring Billing pairs with the Animal Friends OS membership engine. When a client signs up for a monthly grooming membership or daycare package, the recurring charge profile is created in Authorize.net automatically. Failed payments trigger retry logic and client notification through SMS.

Setup Steps

Step one: log into your Authorize.net merchant interface and copy your API Login ID and Transaction Key. Step two: paste them into Animal Friends OS under Settings, Payment Processor, Authorize.net. Step three: process a test transaction to verify the connection. The entire setup takes under three minutes.

Why This Matters for Your Pet Business

Authorize.net has processed payments for over twenty years. Some pet businesses have merchant accounts with negotiated interchange-plus rates that beat any aggregator. Animal Friends OS lets you keep those rates and that relationship. You get enterprise-grade fraud tools, recurring billing, and a virtual terminal inside your pet care dashboard without paying a processor markup to your software vendor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the integration PCI compliant?
Yes. Card data is tokenized through Accept.js and never touches your server. The integration meets PCI DSS requirements.
Can I use Authorize.net for both online and in-person payments?
Yes. Online payments go through the API. In-person payments work through any Authorize.net-compatible terminal.
Does this work with my existing merchant bank?
Yes. Authorize.net is a gateway, not a processor. Your existing merchant account and bank relationship stay exactly as they are.

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