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.
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Mastercard
FREE
STANDARD
PREMIUM
Worldwide Acceptance
The global acceptance of Mastercard makes it extremely convenient for cardholders to make payments regardless of their location.
Security and Protection
Mastercard places great emphasis 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 in different countries.
Processing by
Payrexx
Type
Cards and Wallets
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
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 Mastercard
Frequently Asked Questions about Mastercard for Online Shops
Answers to typical questions that comerciantes and SMEs have about the Mastercard payment method, including important information on costs, security, and implementation for use in checkout or online store.
How secure is Mastercard for Comerciantes?
If you integrate Mastercard for Comerciantes with Payrexx in your webshop, we guarantee you the greatest possible security for every transaction. Payrexx enables the following security measures when integrating the Mastercard payment method:
Personal data, both yours and your customers', are stored in compliance with DSGVO 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 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 the highest security and customer authentication.
Within just 5 minutes, you can accept your first online payments securely and easily with Payrexx and Mastercard for Comerciantes.
Set up Payrexx Mastercard
Setting up Mastercard with Payrexx is extremely quick and easy. There are no lengthy registration procedures required. In addition, you can benefit from our free open-source Payrexx plugins.
This allows you to integrate Mastercard seamlessly for your online shop project.
Further information on setting up 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 customized system: Payrexx Comerciante API
Easily set up Mastercard payments
The activation of Mastercard for online shops is extremely quick and effortless with Payrexx. There is no need for lengthy registration procedures. Moreover, you can benefit from our free open-source Payrexx plugins.
This enables you to integrate Mastercard smoothly into your online shop project.
Further information on the implementation of 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 tailor-made system: Payrexx Comerciante API
What is Mastercard for online shops?
The Mastercard for online shops is a popular payment method 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 provide customers worldwide with 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 EUR and 40 EUR for the Mastercard Standard, with an average of about 29 EUR per year. For the Mastercard Gold, the fees range from 45 EUR to 100 EUR, averaging about 60 EUR 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 to this aspect when choosing your credit card.
How to pay best in Switzerland?
Most large department stores, numerous shops, hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops accept not only Swiss Francs but also Euros as a means of payment. However, the change is given in Swiss Francs. Therefore, it is advisable to withdraw Swiss Francs from an ATM or pay directly with your debit card or Mastercard.
Can you pay with Mastercard in Switzerland?
Yes, in Switzerland, you can pay with Mastercard in all designated shops and online stores. 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 the most widely 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, fees at Payrexx start at 1.7%.
What does it cost to pay with Mastercard?
As a Comerciante or Comerciante, you should consider that typically credit card fees range from 1 to 3%. However, it is worth mentioning that with Payrexx, fees start from a low 1.3%.