About Authorize.Net
Authorize.Net is a well‑established payment gateway provider that sits between a merchant’s website or point‑of‑sale system and the card networks and banks. It securely transmits payment data, supports credit and debit cards as well as eCheck/ACH, and offers tools such as recurring billing, customer information management, invoicing, and fraud prevention. The company primarily serves small and midsize businesses that need reliable, PCI‑compliant payment connectivity without building their own gateway infrastructure.
A billing descriptor like “AUTHNET GATEWAYBILLI” on your card statement typically indicates gateway service fees charged by Authorize.Net itself, not a purchase from a retail store. These charges can represent monthly gateway fees, per‑transaction gateway fees, setup or add‑on service fees, or other account‑level costs tied to a merchant’s Authorize.Net payment gateway account. In some cases, especially for merchants using resellers or merchant service providers, Authorize.Net may bill the gateway fees directly, which is why their name (or an abbreviation such as AUTHNET GATEWAY) appears on the statement instead of the reseller’s name. ([support.authorize.net](https://support.authorize.net/knowledgebase/article/KA-04295/en-us?utm_source=openai))
If you have questions about this charge, the first step is to log into your Authorize.Net Merchant Interface and review the Billing or Statements section, which lists your gateway service charges and current balance. From there, you can confirm invoice amounts, dates, and any associated services. If something looks incorrect, contact Authorize.Net support or your merchant service provider (MSP)/reseller using the contact information in your account or on the Authorize.Net website. Keep recent statements, your merchant ID, and any related emails handy to speed resolution of billing disputes or configuration issues. ([support.authorize.net](https://support.authorize.net/knowledgebase/article/KA-04295/en-us?utm_source=openai))