Mastercard for online shops
Mastercard is one of the world's largest card payment systems and a key player in the co-branding credit card market in Europe. Mastercard is used by various banks and financial institutions to issue both debit cards and credit cards.
Mastercard
FREE
STANDARD
PREMIUM
Worldwide Acceptance
The worldwide acceptance of Mastercard makes it extremely convenient for cardholders to make payments regardless of their location.
Security and Protection
Mastercard places great importance on security and offers various security features such as EMV chip technology, tokenization, and real-time transaction monitoring.
International Payments
Mastercard enables the processing of payments in various currencies and the acceptance of cards from customers from different countries.
Processing by
Payrexx
Type
Cards and Wallets
Availability
CH, DE, AT, LI, FR, IT, UK, NL, DK
Währungen
All
Payout currencies
CHF, EUR, USD, GBP, DKK, CAD, AUD
Transaction fees
FREE
STANDARD
PREMIUM
Kanäle
Online
POS
softPOS
Functions
Refunds
Partial refunds
Pre-authorizations
Tokenizations
Limit per Transaction
Payrexx Pay
CHF 20’000
Payrexx Pay Plus
CHF 30’000
Documentation
How to activate your Mastercard
Frequently Asked Questions about Mastercard for Online Shops
Answers to typical questions that merchants and SMEs have regarding the Mastercard payment method, including essential information about costs, security, and implementation for use in checkout or online shop.
How secure is Mastercard for merchants?
If you integrate Mastercard for merchants with Payrexx in your webshop, we guarantee you the highest possible security with every transaction. Payrexx enables the following security measures when integrating the Mastercard payment method:
Personal data, both yours and your customers', is stored in compliance with GDPR on secure Swiss servers.
Payrexx is fully PCI DSS Level 1 certified, the highest global security standard for payment data, developed in cooperation with several credit card organizations.
To ensure secure data transmission, Payrexx uses encryption protocols like SSL (Secure Socket Layer) with 256-bit encryption, the highest security standard.
The 3-D Secure process enhances online payments with additional identification, minimizes fraud risks and chargebacks, and ensures maximum security and customer authentication.
Within just 5 minutes, with Payrexx and Mastercard for merchants, you can securely and effortlessly accept your first online payments.
Set up Payrexx Mastercard
Setting up Mastercard with Payrexx is extremely quick and easy. There is no need for lengthy registration procedures. Furthermore, you can benefit from our free open-source Payrexx plugins.
This enables you to seamlessly integrate Mastercard into your online shop project.
More information on setting up Mastercard in the most popular e-commerce systems:
Mastercard via Payrexx and WooCommerce integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Shopware integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Shopify integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Prestashop integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and MyCommerce integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Magento integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Gambio integration
Also with our customized system: Payrexx Merchant API
Set up Mastercard payments easily
The activation of Mastercard for online shops is extremely quick and seamless with Payrexx. There is no need for lengthy registration procedures. Moreover, you can benefit from our free Open-Source Payrexx plugins.
This enables a smooth integration of Mastercard for your online shop project.
Further information on implementing Mastercard in the most well-known e-commerce systems:
Mastercard via Payrexx and WooCommerce integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Shopware integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Shopify integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Prestashop integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and MyCommerce integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Magento integration
Mastercard via Payrexx and Gambio integration
Also with our custom system: Payrexx Merchant API
What is Mastercard for online shops?
The Mastercard for online shops is very popular as a means of payment because it offers consumers a high level of security through comprehensive insurance and solid buyer protection. By integrating Mastercard payments into your online shop, you offer customers worldwide the opportunity to use their preferred payment method. In addition to Mastercard for online shops, Payrexx supports all leading credit card brands worldwide.
What are the fees for a Mastercard for the consumer?
The annual fees for consumers are between 20 CHF and 40 CHF for the Mastercard Standard, with an average of about 29 CHF per year. For the Mastercard Gold, the fees range from 45 CHF to 100 CHF, averaging about 60 CHF per year.
Is Mastercard accepted everywhere?
Visa and Mastercard are largely equivalent worldwide in terms of their acceptance. Therefore, you don't need to pay special attention when choosing your credit card in this regard.
How do you best pay in Switzerland?
Die meisten großen Warenhäuser, zahlreiche Geschäfte, Hotels, Restaurants und Souvenirshops akzeptieren neben Schweizer Franken auch Euro als Zahlungsmittel. Das Wechselgeld wird jedoch in Schweizer Franken ausgegeben. Es ist deshalb ratsam, Schweizer Franken an einem Geldautomaten abzuheben oder direkt mit Deiner EC-Karte oder Mastercard zu bezahlen.
Can you pay with Mastercard in Switzerland?
Yes, in Switzerland, you can pay with Mastercard in all designated stores and online shops. The most commonly used credit card brands in Switzerland are Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Maestro. However, it is wise to check the foreign transaction fees in advance. An additional option is to pay contactlessly with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Which credit cards are accepted in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, you can pay with many different credit cards. Not only in Switzerland, but worldwide, Visa and Mastercard are most commonly accepted, while American Express and Diners are less common. Please note that many credit cards are available as Visa and Mastercard. Depending on the provider, the fees at Payrexx start from 1.7%.
What does it cost to pay with Mastercard?
As a merchant, you should consider that credit card fees usually range from 1 to 3%. However, it is worth mentioning that with Payrexx, the fees start as low as 1.3%.
