What methods (in programming/web dev terms) were used to take payments online before such things as Paypal, Google Checkout and various gateways and API's.How were such transactions carried out?
What methods were used for online payments before API's and Paypal, etc
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CC Info was downloaded and then Processed locally (securely). Sometimes Manually, Sometimes Batch, via a dial up line (securely).This is often the case today as well.