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SOAP Toolkit API

Exactly like the Simple Order API method, this choice gives you access to every service CyberSource offers, but the SOAP Toolkit provides you with the resources to build your own client software. It is the right choice for merchants who want scalability, a full range of services, and greater control of the buying experience.

View a schematic to learn How SOAP Toolkit API Works

Who is a good candidate to use the SOAP Toolkit API?

Businesses who:

• Want to access services only available via an API implementation
• Have enough volume to warrant a higher level of automation
• Want more control and customization of the buying experience
• Have an SSL secured order page
• Have a resource with ASP, C, Java/Cold Fusion, .NET, Perl or PHP programming skills

The SOAP Toolkit API is probably not right for you if...

• You already have a Shopping Cart to process payments
• You don't have a technical resource with programming skills
• You or your hosting provider don't provide a secure (SSL) protected order form
• You do not want to build your own client software

What are the main advantages of using the SOAP Toolkit API?

• Flexibility—with an API, you can take advantage of any CyberSource service available with the package you purchase (Tax and line item detail, for example)
• Scalability—an API implementation is best if your business volume warrants a high level of order processing automation
• Control and Customization—create your own customized order page and receipt to give you more control over your customer's buying experience
• Stability—have your server communicate directly to ours for greater stability than with a Web browser
• Security Control—you or your hosting provider control security with an SSL secure server
• Data Access—store order or customer data before sending it to CyberSource
• Fulfillment—share order data with a fulfillment house or internal dept
• Easy Order Management—use the online Business Center to review and manage all of your orders from any computer with Internet access

What technical skills are required?

Implementing an API client with a CyberSource SDK requires programming skills in ASP/COM, C, Java/Cold Fusion, .NET, Perl or PHP. You should be comfortable installing libraries into your existing server environment.