[ Bolt Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/bolt-bolt/reviews) [ Bolt Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/bolt-bolt/reviews) # Bolt Features ##### ## Payment Options (6) Coupons, Discounts, Promotions, and Gift Cards Ability to accept coupons, discounts, promotions, and gift cards. Recurring Billing Ability to charge customers on a recurring basis for subscription-based purchases Instant Payment Customer data is securely stored so there is no need to repeatedly enter data for multiple purchases Accepted Credit Cards and Debit Cards Ability to accept different types of credit and debit cards Real-Time Payments Supports real time payments Multi-Currency Allows users to process payments in multiple currencies. Show More ##### ## Administration (11) Reporting/Dashboards Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Payout Time Turnaround time for money to be transferred to the merchant's bank account Manual Payment Entry Web form that the merchant can use to enter credit card payments manually (from over the phone, mail, etc) and issue returns or void previous transactions Dispute Resolution The process for handling chargebacks and disputes with the payment gateway. Omnichannel Process payments from multiple channels such as ACH, mobile, or e-commerce. Levels 1 & 2 Supports levels 1 and 2 for credit card payment processing. Level 3 Supports level 3 credit card processing which requires additional data for qualification. Fraud Markers Tags users suspected of committing fraud and identifies them upon return. Transaction Scoring Rates each transaction's risk based on specific factors and their benchmarked scores. Blacklisting Prevents previous committers of fraud from future transactions. Show More ##### ## Security (4) PCI Compliance Ensures that the service is building and maintaining a secure network; protecting cardholder data; maintaining a vulnerability management program; implementing strong access control measures; regularly monitoring and testing networks; and maintaining an information security policy Fraud Protection Tools Fraud protection filters such as high risk countries, email service provider risk, high risk BIN, account number velocity, high item number, shipping/billing mismatch, AVS failure, CSC failure, and others Data Tokenization Sensitive data (personal info, CC info, etc) is replaced with non-sensitive equivalent, aka a Token. The tokens act as a reference that maps back to the sensitive data through a tokenization system. Two-Factor Authentication An additional layer of security to prevent fraudulent activity (such as creating an account and verifying an email address and cell phone number) Show More ##### ## Development (3) Customization (Fields, Objects, and Layouts) Allows developers to customize payment form to accommodate their unique processes. APIs Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. E-Commerce Software Integration Provides standard integration with merchant's e-commerce software Show More ##### ## Platform (6) Performance and Reliability Payment gateway is consistently available (up-time) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the gateway to respond to an action they took. System scales with load. Internationalization - Currency/Language The gateway supports multiple currencies and languages to enable business from customers in multiple countries Internationalization - Operating Country The payment gateway is supported in the country in which the merchant operates API / Integrations Application Programming Interface—Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. PCI Regulation Compliance Complies with payment card industry (PCI) regulations E-commerce Integration Provide integration with B2B and B2C e-commerce platforms Show More ##### ## Intelligence (4) Transaction Scoring Rates each transaction's risk based on specific factors and their benchmarked scores. Risk Assessment Flags suspicious transactions and either alerts administrators or declines transaction. Intelligence Reporting Actively gathers data on suspicious purchasing sources and characteristics of common committers of fraud. ID Analytics Stores data from external or internal sources related to fake accounts, evaluating users for risk. Show More ##### ## Detection (7) Fraud Detection Finds patterns in common occurrences of fraud to use when evaluating risk of purchasers. Alerts Alerts administrators when fraud is suspected or transactions have been declined. Real-Time Monitoring Constantly monitors system to detect anomalies in real time. Payment Verification Requires verification of credit card, debit card, and money transfers prior to accepting payments Bot Mitigation Monitors for and rids systems of bots suspected of committing fraud. Real-Time Monitoring Constantly monitors system to detect anomalies in real time. Alerts Alerts administrators when fraud is suspected or transactions have been declined. Show More ##### ## Response (4) Device Tracking Keeps records of geographic location and IP addresses of fraud suspects. Fraud Markers Tags users suspected of committing fraud and identifies them upon return. Blacklisting Prevents previous committers of fraud from future transactions. Bot Mitigation Monitors for and rids systems of bots suspected of committing fraud. Show More ##### ## Analysis (3) ID Analytics Stores data from external or internal sources related to fake accounts, evaluating users for risk. Intelligence Reporting Actively gathers data on suspicious purchasing sources and characteristics of common committers of fraud. Incident Reports Produces reports detailing trends and vulnerabilities related to payments and fraud. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Fraud Detection (3) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Payment Gateways (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Signifyd](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e68d0421ca654adf06b665575233bb5c/signifyd.svg "Signifyd") Signifyd 4.6/5(352) ](https://www.g2.com/products/signifyd/reviews) [ ![PayPal Payments](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6257a9c028b45bdc1f1ca9725d6e214c/paypal.png "PayPal Payments") PayPal Payments 4.4/5(2,744) ](https://www.g2.com/products/paypal/reviews) [ ![Stripe Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3af79c77413d7e58d0322c1de5bfdb8e/stripe-connect.svg "Stripe Connect") Stripe Connect 4.3/5(248) ](https://www.g2.com/products/stripe-connect/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/bolt-bolt/competitors/alternatives) ## Technology Glossary Features View full feature definition View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms. [View Glossary](/glossary) [PCI Compliance](/glossary/pci-compliance-definition) Payment card industry (PCI) compliance plays a crucial role in data security. Learn more about PCI compliance, how it helps businesses keep credit card data secure, and helpful information on PCI compliance benefits and best practices. [Online Payment](/glossary/online-payment-definition) Online payments are the exchange of monetary funds between buyers and sellers via the internet. This software feature helps perform a majority of purchases and sales conducted on the internet. [Dispute Resolution](/glossary/dispute-resolution) Dispute resolution resolves conflicts using negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation for faster, cost-effective, and flexible outcomes. 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