Bancontact for online shops
Bancontact can be used for the purchase of goods and services in both physical stores and online shops. Bancontact is one of the leading payment methods in Belgium and allows consumers to pay online and in stores.
Bancontact
FREE
STANDARD
PREMIUM
Trustworthy
Bancontact payments are secure and reliable. Customers are familiar with this widely used method in Belgium and feel safe and welcome when shopping in your store.
International
Belgian customers who use Bancontact could also place international orders. This enables you to expand your business beyond borders and present your product or service to a broader European market.
Integration
Payrexx simplifies the implementation of Bancontact as a payment method and enables Comerciantes to quickly and smoothly benefit from the advantages of this modern payment option.
Processing by
Payrexx
Type
Bank Transfer
Availability
CH, DE, AT, LI, FR, IT, UK, NL, DK
Currencies
All
Payout currencies
EUR, EUR, USD, GBP, DKK, CAD, AUD
Transaction fees
FREE
STANDARD
PREMIUM
Channels
Online
Functions
Refunds
Limit per transaction
Payrexx Pay
CHF 20,000
Payrexx Pay Plus
CHF 30,000
Documentation
How to activate Bancontact
Frequently Asked Questions about Bancontact for Online Shops
Answers to typical questions that Comerciante and SMEs have about the Bancontact payment method, including important information on costs, security, and implementation for use in the checkout or online shop.
How secure is Bancontact for Comerciantes?
Integrating Bancontact for Comerciantes with Payrexx in your webshop guarantees you the highest security in every transaction. The following security measures are enabled by Payrexx when integrating the Bancontact payment method:
Personal data, both yours and that of 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 collaboration with several credit card organizations.
To ensure secure data transmission, Payrexx uses encryption protocols such as 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, you can safely and easily receive your first online payments with Payrexx and Bancontact for Comerciantes.
Set up Payrexx Bancontact
Setting up Bancontact with Payrexx is extremely quick and easy. There is no need for lengthy registration procedures. In addition, you can benefit from our free Open-Source Payrexx plugins.
This allows you a seamless integration of Bancontact for your online shop project.
Further information on the implementation of Bancontact in the most famous e-commerce systems:
Bancontact via Payrexx and WooCommerce integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Shopware integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Shopify integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Prestashop integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and MyCommerce integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Magento integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Gambio integration
Also with our custom system: Payrexx Comerciantes API
Easily set up Bancontact
The activation of Bancontact for online shops is extremely fast and hassle-free with Payrexx. There is no need for lengthy registration procedures. Moreover, you can benefit from our free open-source Payrexx plugins.
This allows you to smoothly integrate Bancontact for your online shop project.
Further information on the implementation of Bancontact into the most popular e-commerce systems:
Bancontact via Payrexx and WooCommerce integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Shopware integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Shopify integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Prestashop integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and MyCommerce integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Magento integration
Bancontact via Payrexx and Gambio integration
Also with our customized system: Payrexx Comerciante API
Can you pay for an online shop with Bancontact in Switzerland?
Bancontact is a widely used payment system in Belgium and is mainly used in Belgium. In Switzerland, Bancontact is not as widespread, and it is unlikely that many Swiss online shops accept this payment method.
In Switzerland, common payment methods for online shopping are credit cards (such as Visa and Mastercard), debit cards (such as Maestro), PayPal, and bank transfers. The exact payment methods can vary from one online shop to another. It is advisable to check the payment options on the respective online shop's website or contact the shop's customer service directly to obtain information about the accepted payment methods.
If you have a Bancontact card and want to shop in Switzerland, you should make sure that the online shop offers this payment option. Otherwise, you will need to use one of the more common payment methods in Switzerland.
How does paying with Bancontact work?
Payments with Bancontact are a common method in Belgium. This widespread payment method holds a high status in the country with over 15 million cards in circulation.
You can either use a physical Bancontact card or the convenient Bancontact app, which is linked to your Belgian bank account. The special aspect of online payments with Bancontact is that they are extremely secure and reliable, and receive immediate confirmation.
When you use Bancontact for online payments, you will be redirected to the Bancontact website or app to authorize the transaction. Afterwards, you seamlessly return to the website of the Comerciante, where you are immediately informed of the success or any issues with the payment. This ensures a smooth and transparent processing of online payments with Bancontact.
What are the fees for Bancontact?
Bancontact does not charge any fees when you, as a shopper, use Bancontact, neither in stores nor online or in apps.
Comerciantes, however, pay a transaction fee depending on the payment provider. At Payrexx, this is between 1.6% and 2.4%, depending on the transaction volume of the Comerciante.
What is Bancontact for webshops?
Bancontact, formerly known as Mister Cash, is a payment option that allows consumers in Belgium to make online transfers. In the 1980s, the companies Bancontact and Mister Cash merged to form this payment method. With over 15 million cardholders, Bancontact is now the leading provider of electronic payments in Belgium. More than 80 percent of Belgian online shops offer their customers the option to conveniently pay their bills using Bancontact.
How does Bancontact Switzerland work?
Bancontact functions as a type of debit card, specifically designed for processing online payments.
Bancontact offers the advantage of real-time payments, enabling quick processing. It is also secure, as it typically requires additional authentication steps to verify the customer's identity. This makes it a popular and trusted payment method in Belgium, especially for online purchases.
What are the advantages of Bancontact for shoppers?
With Bancontact, you pay safely, contactlessly, and mobile worldwide. You benefit from fraud protection, 3-D Secure, and depending on the card, cashback or additional services.
What are the advantages of Bancontact for online shops?
Bancontact offers worldwide acceptance, fast payments, high fraud protection with 3-D Secure, and easy integration – ideal for increased conversion and secure transactions.
