Bookly Authorize.Net (Add-on) 2.0.6

The Bookly Authorize.Net (Add-on) is a professional payment integration that allows your customers to pay for their appointments using credit cards directly on your website. Since Authorize.Net is one of the most trusted and long-standing payment gateways (especially in North America), this add-on is ideal for businesses that require high security and a seamless checkout experience.

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Requirement: Just like the 2Checkout add-on, this requires Bookly PRO to be installed and active on your WordPress site.

🔒 Key Features

Direct Credit Card Entry: Customers enter their card details directly into the Bookly booking form rather than being redirected to an external site.

Akamai Integration: Supports Authorize.Net's Akamai network for enhanced reliability and faster transaction processing.

Sandbox Testing: Includes a "Test Mode" so you can simulate successful and failed transactions without charging a real card.

Price Correction: You can automatically apply a percentage or fixed fee/discount if a customer chooses Authorize.Net as their payment method.

Tax Support: Fully compatible with the Bookly Taxes (Add-on) to send tax breakdowns to your merchant account.

🛠️ Setup & Configuration

To get your payments running, follow these steps:

1. Get your API Credentials

Log in to your Authorize.Net Merchant Interface.

Go to Account > Settings > API Credentials & Keys.

Copy your API Login ID.

Create and copy a Transaction Key (you may need to verify your identity via email to generate a new one).

2. Activate in Bookly

In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Bookly > Settings > Payments.

Find the Authorize.Net section and toggle it to Enabled.

Paste your API Login ID and Transaction Key.

Set Sandbox to "Yes" for testing or "No" for live sales.

Save Changes.

📊 2Checkout vs. Authorize.Net: Which to choose?

Feature

2Checkout

Authorize.Net

Best For

Global businesses (87+ currencies)

US/Canada-based businesses

Customer Experience

Often a modal or redirect

On-page credit card form

Setup Difficulty

Medium (requires Secret Word)

Easy (standard API keys)

Account Fees

Usually no monthly fee

Often has a monthly gateway fee

💡 Troubleshooting Tip

If your payments are failing even with correct keys:

Check Currency: Ensure the currency set in Bookly > Settings > Payments matches one of the currencies supported by your Authorize.Net account (typically USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, AUD).

Transaction Type: Ensure your Authorize.Net account is set to "Live" in their dashboard, even if you have "Sandbox" set to No in Bookly.

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