Local payment schemes

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Alternative payment methods are categorized as non-traditional methods, typically popular within a specific region. Either extensions of traditional payment methods or as a standalone solution separated from traditional frameworks, they are often the first choice of local consumers.

Why to offer alternative payment methods?

Increase sales

Covering local APMs can help you increase sales and build trust of your local customers

High conversion rate

Our long-term expertise keeps the approval rates of APMs as high as 95 %

Advanced security

Using 3D Secure systems, 24/7 anti-fraud monitoring and card data tokenisation

International reach

Expanding beyond the borders of your country? Use our local knowledge to your advantage

Less friction

By offering local payment methods you can significantly lower the number of abandoned shopping carts

Use our knowledge to your advantage

We are here for over 20 years, helping thousands of e-shops suceed on local markets. Use this knowlege for your growh!

  • BLIK

    The most popular payment method in Poland. Each transaction is controlled and confirmed by the user. BLIK allows you to set up recurring payments and, in selected online stores, pay with one click, without the BLIK code.

  • BT Pay

    Pay with BT Pay works similarly to a digital wallet that lets users make online purchases from their mobiles, without entering card details. Offered by Banca Transilvania, the leading issuer and acquirer in the Romanian market.

  • RoPay

    Modern and fast payment method developed by Transfond and Romanian Banks. Allows users to transfer money between different bank accounts in seconds, 24/7, using a QR code or deep link, directly clients’ mobile banking apps.

  • QR Payments

    Absolute must have in the Czech Republic. QR code payments enable online bank transfers even for customers whose bank does not support traditional payment buttons. With this feature, you can cover 100 % of online bank transfers.

FAQs (4)

How to enable alternative payment methods in my own region?

PayU offer many ways of integration, from simple payment gateway with schemes typical for your local market to advanced integrations, that can be expanded according to your needs. Contact us to learn more.

I already have PayU and want to expand abroad. Can I add more APMs to my checkout?

Yes, variety of payment methods that you offer can be expanded, in case you have transparent integration. Contact us to arrange details.

Which local payment scheme is the most popular in Poland?

If you are planning to expand to Poland, you shall not forget to integrate BLIK, that is used by most online shoppers for over a decade. Alongside this, do not forget to add digital wallets, that are gaining popularity in recent years.

Which local payment scheme is the most popular in the Czech Republic?

The most popular payment methods in the Czech Republic are payment cards and digital wallets (Apple Pay and Google Pay). For local schemes, you should not forget to enable QR Payments to cover the whole portfolio of local banks.

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