Bank Card
The main payment method supported by Payplug. Includes:
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Prepaid cards (if accepted under conditions)
Compatible with online payments, in-store payments (POS), and recurring payments thanks to tokenization.
Xpay Wallets — Google Pay & Apple Pay
Digital wallets that let customers pay without entering card details again.
Examples:
- Apple Pay: Works on iOS, Safari, and NFC terminals.
- Google Pay: Works on Android, Chrome, and NFC terminals.
Secure payments without typing CVV, confirmed by Face ID or fingerprint.
MOTO & Remote Payment (Card-not-present)
Payment made when the customer is not physically present. Main types:
- E-commerce: Customers pay on a website or mobile app.
- MOTO: Merchant manually enters card details (phone or mail order).
- Payment link: Secure link sent by email or SMS for remote checkout.
POS Terminal (TPE)
Electronic device used in-store to accept card payments.
Exemples : Ingenico, Verifone, PAX.
➜ Supports contactless (NFC), PIN entry, and printed receipts.
POS System (Point of Sale)
A full setup including software and hardware to manage in-store sales.
Touchscreen checkout system connected to a payment terminal.
mPOS (Mobile Point of Sale)
Small mobile card reader paired with an app on a phone or tablet.
➜ Perfect for mobile merchants, pop-up shops, or markets.
➜ Examples: SumUp, Zettle, myPOS, PAX Mini.
Tap to Pay
Turns a smartphone or tablet into a contactless payment terminal.
No card reader needed — just a compatible app and an NFC-enabled device.
Contactless (NFC)
Card or phone payments without inserting the card.
Faster checkout — no PIN needed for low amounts.
APM (Alternative Payment Methods)
Local payment options for specific countries or user preferences.
Examples:
- Bancontact (Belgium)
- CB Cards (France)
- iDeal (Netherlands, via integration)
- Oney: Pay in 3 to 12 installments, or deferred payment (150€ to 2000€).
Availability depends on your PSP contract and setup.
Recurring Payments / Subscriptions
Automatic charges on a stored card at regular intervals. Used for:
- Streaming platforms
- Subscription boxes
- Insurance or monthly fees
First payment is authenticated (usually with 3DS), then following payments use a secure token.