Definition

Payment Methods refer to the various ways customers can execute payments for the goods or services they purchase. By supporting a myriad of payment methods, Recurly provides a comprehensive platform for businesses to accommodate their customers' preferences, thereby ensuring a smooth and frictionless payment experience.

Key benefits

• Wider customer reach: Cater to a global customer base with diverse payment preferences, expanding your market reach.
• Increased conversion rates: By offering various payment methods, reduce cart abandonment rates and improve conversion.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction: Deliver a seamless and convenient checkout experience by providing familiar and preferred payment options.
• Simplified management: Easily manage and analyze all your payment methods through a centralized Recurly platform.
• Secure transactions: Ensure the security and confidentiality of transaction data with robust security protocols in place.

Key details

• ACH (Automated Clearing House, US only): A secure and cost-effective network for US-based electronic funds transfers—learn more in the ACH documentation.
• Apple Pay on the web: A fast, secure, and privacy-oriented payment method for Apple users—see the Apple Pay on the web docs.
• Amazon Pay: Leverages a customer’s Amazon account for seamless checkout—review the Amazon Pay guide.
• BACS (Bankers’ Automated Clearing Services, UK only): The primary scheme for electronic bank-to-bank payments in the U.K.—read more in the BACS documentation.
• BECS (Bulk Electronic Clearing System): Australia’s main direct-debit system for recurring and one-off payments—check the BECS docs.
• Boleto: A Brazilian payment-slip system generating vouchers for online or physical payment—learn more in the Boleto documentation.
• Cash App Pay: Allows customers to pay via their Cash App balance or linked account—see the Cash App Pay guide.
• Credit Cards: The most common online payment method charging purchases to a line of credit—details in the Credit Cards docs.
• Google Pay™: A digital wallet for Android and Chrome users enabling one-tap checkout—explore the Google Pay docs.
• iDEAL: Netherlands-only bank transfer method redirecting customers to their own bank site—find out more in the iDEAL documentation.
• Klarna (BNPL, Pay Now, Pay Later): Financing options for splitting purchases or paying later—see the Klarna BNPL docs.
• Klarna Debit Risk (formerly Sofort): Immediate bank transfers guaranteed by Klarna—details in the Klarna Debit Risk documentation.
• Link Pay by Stripe: A one-click checkout solution storing card details securely—learn more in the Link Pay docs.
• PayPal: Enables checkout via PayPal balance, bank accounts, or cards—check the PayPal guide.
• Prepaid and gift cards: Pre-loaded cards or digital codes redeeming a fixed balance—see the Prepaid & Gift Cards docs.
• SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area): Euro-denominated credit and direct-debit scheme across Europe—read the SEPA docs.
• UPI AutoPay: India’s UPI-based recurring-payment feature for automatic debits—review the UPI AutoPay documentation.
• Venmo: A social mobile wallet for peer-to-peer and merchant payments—details in the Venmo guide.

Immerse yourself in our dedicated pages to understand the unique advantages and setup processes of each payment method, ensuring your business is well-equipped to provide a superior and convenient payment experience for your customers, regardless of their location or preferred payment channels.