Expand your options with Alternative Payments

Innovative payment services for broadening payment horizons and offering a smoother customer experience.

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Offer your merchants a variety of payment options to enhance their customer's convenience and flexibility.
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Enable instant payments to enhance merchant operational efficiency and streamline transactions.
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Improve merchants' customers satisfaction by simplifying and speeding up payments.
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Ensure security and prevent fraud while leveraging APM solutions.
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Where innovation meets convenience

APMs redefine what it means to transact, elevating every step of the payment journey.

As traditional payment methods transform, APMs lead this progressive shift. Our commitment is to deliver payment solutions that are robust, secure, and adept at meeting the ever-changing preferences of consumers.

Seamless Integration, Tailored Solution

Our APM payment services offer rapid and straightforward integration, introducing new payment methods that resonate with specific markets, customer groups, or merchant types. Enhance your transactional ecosystem with our tailored APM solutions to meet the vibrant and evolving needs of today’s marketplace.

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A Wide Range of Options to Enhance the Digital Experience

  • Device Compatibility: Supports Android and Tetra terminals.
  • Versatile Payment Methods: Embraces widely-used options like Alipay and PayPal, with a catalog that's routinely enhanced to include local APMs for each market.
  • Flexible Transaction Types: Accommodates various transactional needs including Sales, Cancellations, and Refunds.
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Empowering Every Payment Scenario

Our APM payment services and terminals seamlessly handle diverse payment scenarios.

  • Merchant Scan: The merchant scans the APM's QR code (usually on the consumer's mobile phone).
  • Consumer Scan: The consumer scans the terminal's QR code for the APM.
  • Usage of these methods, or both, is determined by the APM and fully configurable by the acquirer/merchant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of support does Ingenico provide for payment applications?


Ingenico offers flexible support for payment applications, providing various options to meet our customers' needs. We can develop payment applications on behalf of our customers, allowing them to enjoy a hassle-free implementation. Alternatively, we provide comprehensive tools, including APIs, code samples, and documentation, enabling our customers to create their own custom payment applications. Our expert support team is available to assist, ensuring a seamless experience tailored to each client's requirements.

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What are alternative payment methods (APMs)?

Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) refer to any form of payment that falls outside traditional credit and debit card transactions. These include digital wallets, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services, QR code payments, mobile payments, cryptocurrencies, and other regional or emerging payment solutions. APMs are becoming increasingly popular due to their convenience and flexibility for both consumers and merchants.

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Which alternative payment methods can I accept with Ingenico Terminals?

Ingenico terminals support a broad range of Alternative Payment Methods (APMs), providing businesses with flexible and secure payment options. These include popular digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, as well as QR code payments through services like Alipay and WeChat Pay. Ingenico also enables the acceptance of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, including Klarna and Afterpay, offering customers greater flexibility in payment options. Additionally, Tap to Phone functionality allows businesses to use smartphones as point-of-sale terminals. Ingenico terminals also support a variety of local payment methods depending on the region. With this comprehensive support for APMs, Ingenico helps businesses cater to diverse customer preferences and enhance the payment experience.

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Are Alternative Payment methods (APMs) secure for my business and customers?

Ingenico's products are PCI PTS (Payment Card Industry PIN Transaction Security) certified, ensuring compliance with rigorous security standards for payment transactions. Additionally, we assist our customers in building their own P2PE (Point-to-Point Encryption) solutions to safeguard sensitive payment data. Our solutions are designed to provide the highest level of protection for both your business and your customers, meeting industry-leading security requirements.

What alternative payment methods (APMs) does Ingenico support?

Ingenico supports a comprehensive range of Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) to meet evolving consumer expectations. These include digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Wallet; QR code-based payments such as Alipay and WeChat Pay; Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options like Klarna, Clearpay, and Afterpay; as well as gift cards.

By offering such a wide variety of APMs, Ingenico helps merchants create a more inclusive and flexible checkout experience for customers across all regions.
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How do alternative payment methods improve customer experience and increase revenue?

Alternative Payment Methods enhance the shopping journey by making payments faster, more flexible, and tailored to user preferences. Features like scan-to-pay, instant wallet transactions, BNPL financing, loyalty integration, and multi-currency support not only improve convenience but also increase average order value and customer retention. APMs reduce friction at checkout, leading to higher conversion rates and more repeat purchases.
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