I am working on a website where I want to add payment option using authorize.net, I am new in authorize.net and have some doubts.
What is the difference between Authorize Credit Card and Charge Credit Card in authorize.net?
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Charge Credit card method is used to authorize and capture a credit card payment whereas authorize credit card is used to authorize a credit card payment. To actually charge the funds you will need to follow up with a capture transaction.
The authorize method is done post the payment as to check if the payment is successful, normally its between the credit card issuing bank and the seller.
To understand various methods check the developer apis or the credit card payment lifecycle. http://developer.authorize.net/api/reference/#payment-transactions-authorize-a-credit-card
