Card capture and payment processing options
You can mix and match any capture method with any charge method. The example below uses Card By Link and Universal Payment Gateway.
Step 1: Set Up Your Payment Gateway
Before processing charges, set up an account with a supported payment gateway.- Find a supported gateway on the PCI Booking website.
- Set up an account with that gateway (or use existing credentials).
- Store your gateway credentials in PCI Booking via the Gateway Credentials setup.
Step 2: Customize the Card Capture Experience
Brand the capture experience to match your business:- Custom Translations - localize form labels and messages
- Stylesheets - apply custom CSS to the card form
- Card By Link Templates - customize the Card By Link email, SMS, and landing page
Step 3: Collect the Card
Using Card By Link as an example:- Send a Card By Link request to PCI Booking with the cardholder’s email or phone number. Include optional details like amount, currency, and reference number.
- PCI Booking sends a secure link to the cardholder via email or SMS.
- The cardholder clicks the link and enters their card details on a mobile-friendly, PCI Booking-hosted page.
- If configured, a 3D Secure prompt is displayed.
- PCI Booking validates, tokenizes the card, and sends a callback to your system with the token.
Step 4: Charge the Card
Send a Process Transaction request with:- Card token (from the callback)
- Amount and currency
- Gateway name
- Gateway credentials
Related
- Universal Payment Gateway. Full guide on charging cards through supported gateways.
- Authorize and Capture. Two-step auth + capture flow instead of direct charge.
- Refunds and Voids. Reverse or refund a processed transaction.
- Charge and Save for Future Payments. Need to save the card for future charges? See the full lifecycle guide.
- Process OTA and Channel Manager Payments. Receiving cards from a third party instead? See this workflow.