E-Commerce
The primary e-commerce platform for the University of Washington is TouchNet Marketplace. TouchNet offers both an online store and a payment gateway.
Payment Gateways
A payment gateway authorizes credit card processing for e-commerce transactions. Think of a payment gateway as the virtual equivalent of a physical credit card terminal.
Payment Site Requirements
Key Requirements
- Showcase the Name of your Business (DBA) on your site
- Provide Customer Service Contact Information: including phone numbers, email addresses or physical address
- Secure Payment Page: Use a valid SSL certificate to protect the page where customers enter their information
Recommended Contents
- Clear Product/service Offerings with descriptions and prices
- Return, Refund and/or Cancellation Policy
*Note: Failure to display your return/refund policy could prevent your from successfully disputing a customer chargeback.
- Country of Permanent Establishment of your business
- Private Policy accessible to every visitor
- Delivery Method and Timing
- Card Brands you accept (Visa, Mastercard, etc.)