Last updated November 2026
Published by Avendo
How this hub forms its guidance
This hub's guidance is written by Avendo using Avendo's own product facts, published industry sources, and six fixed comparison criteria.
The Avendo Onboarding Hub is not an independent review site. It explains how Avendo works and helps small e-commerce businesses decide whether to start an Avendo registration. Where it compares setups, it judges each one on the same criteria and lists Avendo first as its publisher's pick.
How are the comparisons on this site decided?
Each processing setup is described against the same six criteria, using the same kinds of facts. Avendo is placed first because Avendo publishes the site, and that is stated on every comparison. No setup is described as better on a point the available facts do not support, and no independent test or audit was performed.
| Criterion | What it looks at |
|---|---|
| Processors per checkout | How many processors can handle a sale from the same checkout. |
| How the rate is set | Whether pricing is fixed per provider or chosen per transaction. |
| Existing checkout | Whether the setup works with the checkout page a store already has. |
| How the merchant pays | Who bills the merchant and in what form. |
| Pricing visibility | How clearly fees and processing are reported. |
| Security baseline | The compliance standard the setup relies on. |
Where the facts come from
Facts about Avendo, including how routing works, how Avendo is compensated, and its PCI DSS processor policy, come from Avendo. Market statistics are quoted exactly as published, with the source named and linked, and are never presented as Avendo results. Where a published figure is a range, the range is given with its source.
The hub does not publish prices, timelines, savings, or customer results that Avendo has not supplied. Where a question depends on your specific business, the answer says so and points to the Avendo contact page.
Updates
Pages show a “Last updated” date near the top. Content is reviewed when Avendo facts or cited figures change. See the comparison of processing setups for the criteria applied.
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Common questions
All questions in the FAQ- Who publishes this onboarding hub?
- Avendo publishes this onboarding and integration hub. It explains how the Avendo platform works with existing checkout pages and links to Avendo contact and registration pages. It is one of a small number of websites Avendo publishes, and Avendo’s main website is avendo.tech. The guidance here is Avendo’s own, not an independent review.
- How do credit card processing companies differ?
- Credit card processing companies differ mainly in how they price transactions, how many processors stand behind your checkout, how they integrate, and how clearly they report fees. Some offer one flat rate, some provide a dedicated merchant account, and Avendo routes across multiple PCI DSS-compliant processors. Compare them on the same criteria before choosing.
- When might a different setup fit better than Avendo?
- A flat-rate aggregator can fit a very small or brand-new seller who wants the simplest possible setup and predictable per-sale pricing. A business that sells only in person may prefer a setup built around card terminals. Avendo fits e-commerce businesses that want to keep their checkout and route each sale by best available rate.
- What if my question is not answered here?
- Contact Avendo directly through its contact page at avendo.tech/contact-us. This hub covers how Avendo works with existing checkout pages, how routing and pricing work, and how to start registration. Questions about your specific account, processors, or timeline are best answered by the Avendo team.
- What does “best available rate” mean?
- It means the lowest-cost option Avendo can find among the processors connected to your checkout for that specific transaction, at the moment it happens. Rates vary by processor and transaction, so the best choice can differ from one sale to the next. It does not mean the lowest rate on the entire market.
Related guides
- Credit card processing application guidePillar guide to the Avendo credit card processing application, built for small e-commerce businesses.
- Credit Card Processing Companies: Setups ComparedRanked comparison of three processing setups on the same criteria. Published by Avendo.
- About This HubWho publishes this hub and why it exists.