The Trinity System is unique in that it is a virtual terminal that also includes real-time gateway functionality. Unlike other systems like Authorize.net or PayPal that offer separate solutions to cover these needs, Trinity offers it all-in-one (plus mobile which we have covered in past blog posts). The benefit of this, besides lower cost, is that all transactions are running through one simple to access database which makes for easy accounting and automation. In this post, we will go over the different ways merchants can implement the Trinity System into their website and what option works best depending on the situation.
Trinity's Quickshop
The Quickshop option is very similar to what PayPal offers with its PayPal Payments Pro. With this option, PayJunction hosts the checkout page on their secure server allowing for easy implementation onto any website lacking the proper coding or third party shopping cart for e-commerce. In Trinity, there is a section where the user can customize this hosted page to look like their own website by adjusting the color settings and adding images. There is also simple button generator that allows for users to create customized buttons for each product being sold as well as buttons for donations and checkout. Simply copy and paste onto your website and start selling online in seconds.
This is a great option for small mom and pop websites or non profits looking to take donations. There is no added cost for using this nor is there any need to get a SSL certificate for your site. The drawback to this option is that the hosted checkout page is on a different URL which doesn't look quite as professional as a self-hosted page.
Trinity's Quicklink
For those looking to use a third party shopping cart or self-hosted checkout, Trinity offers its Quicklink option to handle just that. Trinity is compatible with almost every 3rd party shopping cart out there and, for many, is integrated with a simple click of a button. PayJunction's support page lists most of these. Unlike Quickshop, Quicklink allows for the gateway to seamlessly integrate directly into the website through either customized coding or the third party shoppingcart. The benefit of this is a more professional-looking checkout and more advanced e-commerce setup. In order to maintain PCI compliance, an SSL certificate is required when using Quicklink.
Trinity's API
For those companies implementing customized coding and software, PayJunction offers free API for integration. This can be found on their support page. Programmers can take this code and create sandbox environments to test out their systems with Trinity. Also, since Trinity is completely PCI Compliant, there is no need to worry about encryption or running scans.
This is great for companies looking to create new customized payment applications and third party software.
Conclusion
Whether you are a brick and mortar business looking to add e-commerce to your website for added sales or a software development firm creating a new third party payment system, Trinity provides you with the necessary tools to integrate the real-time gateway into your website or customized application at no extra cost. This is just one more way how this system has been engineered to be better than the rest!
