Taking peoples money! (more of a business question)

I have an online shop and I've set up all the sections including taking credit card numbers on a secure server, but then once I get those details, how can I take the money? I understand that this is probably more of a business question, but it is slightly linked!

how big is your business, if you are only doing a small amount of trade then I would use paypal, it can be set up for your site alm ost instantly and is totally secure.

Thanks for the quick response. I have used PayPal a few times, but I was wondering how difficult / complicated it is to cut them out of the process.

i found this article and it has loads of info, plus a section on online transactions.

http://www.virtualschool.edu/mon/Ele...redit_card.htm

Thanks very much for that. I'll have a read through of that later.