Silkpay now accepts merchants from Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas

 

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, Silkpay has consistently provided merchants with reliable and adaptable payment solutions that cater to a wide array of transaction needs, from in-store to online payments.

We're thrilled to announce our expansion into more countries, solidifying our footprint in 48 countries and regions across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. This expansion is not just a testament to our growth but a commitment to facilitating seamless transaction experiences worldwide.

What Silkpay provides: Catering to diverse merchant needs

Silkpay supports a wide range of payment methods, enabling merchants to accept everything from widely-used credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard to region-specific options like Amex in the United States and JCB in Japan. 

Additionally, Silkpay helps merchants integrate popular digital wallets, including Alipay and WeChat Pay, allowing businesses to tap into a vast customer base with varying payment preferences.

How Silkpay helps merchants accept these payments

For online platforms: Silkpay streamlines the integration process for online merchants through the use of  APIs and convenient payment plugins, facilitating the swift adoption of a wide array of payment methods. These tools enable the seamless incorporation of global credit cards like Visa and Mastercard, as well as popular digital wallets. 

The flexibility of Silkpay's APIs allows for easy customization, enabling businesses to adjust their payment options to match the specific preferences of their customer base. This adaptability ensures a tailored and engaging online shopping experience. Additionally, Silkpay's payment plugins can be effortlessly integrated into existing e-commerce platforms, making it simpler for merchants to expand their payment capabilities without extensive technical knowledge or significant changes to their operational setup. 

For physical stores: Silkpay recognizes the unique challenges faced by physical retailers and provides three in-store payment solutions to address these needs.

  • POS terminals: The introduction of PAX POS terminals represents a significant advancement in Silkpay's service offerings. This solution is particularly advantageous for merchants across key European markets, including France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal, and the Netherlands.

POS terminals allow merchants to accept a wide range of payment options, from traditional credit cards like Visa, Mastercard, and CB to an extensive assortment of digital wallets such as WeChat Pay, Alipay, Yunshanfu, Kakaopay, Line Pay, Dana, Naver Pay, and Gcash. This versatility ensures that merchants can cater to the payment preferences of all customers, streamlining the transaction process and enhancing the shopping experience.

  • Mobile App: Silkpay will provide merchants with an APP that can  transform merchant’s existing devices into payment terminals capable of accepting UnionPay, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective way to expand payment methods without significant investment in new hardware.

  • QR code payments: Embracing the trend towards contactless payments, Silkpay enables customers to self-serve by scanning a QR code, entering the payment amount, and completing the transaction through their preferred digital wallet. This method not only streamlines the payment process but also enhances safety and customer satisfaction by offering a touchless transaction option.

Incorporating Silkpay's comprehensive payment solutions, including POS terminals, mobile payment integration, and QR code transactions, enables merchants to offer flexible, secure, and convenient payment options. This approach not only enhances the customer experience but also supports business growth by adapting to the evolving preferences of consumers in both digital and physical marketplaces.

Understanding the payment landscape in the new markets

In the Americas, Brazil is witnessing a surge in digital payment solutions, while embracing various payment methods, including credit cards, digital wallets.

Across the Asia-Pacific region, Japan stands out with its high penetration of mobile payments, particularly through QR code-based systems like PayPay and Line Pay. South Korea follows suit with rapid adoption of mobile payments and contactless cards, driven by tech-savvy consumers and advanced infrastructure. Singapore emphasizes cashless transactions, supported by government initiatives and widespread acceptance of digital payments.

How can Silkpay help merchants in these new markets?

Silkpay is committed to empowering merchants across 3 continents by providing over 30 different payment methods. This extensive range of options ensures that businesses in these diverse markets can easily adapt to the preferences of their clients, fostering growth in a digital-first economy. Whether it's through accepting global credit and debit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and JCB, or integrating with leading digital wallets like Alipay and WeChat Pay, Silkpay equips merchants with the necessary tools to cater to a wide audience.

By enabling businesses to seamlessly process payments through the most popular networks and mobile platforms, Silkpay positions merchants at the forefront of the digital commerce landscape. With Silkpay, businesses in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas can ensure they are equipped to meet the high demand for secure and convenient payment solutions, paving the way for success in the global marketplace.

Benefits of Silkpay's solution

For merchants, Silkpay's expansion brings a lot of opportunities. By partnering with Silkpay, businesses can:

  • Access a very wide audience: Silkpay's diverse payment options mean merchants can easily cater to international customers, breaking down barriers to global e-commerce.

  • Enhance customer satisfaction: Offering preferred local payment methods reduces friction in the checkout process, leading to higher conversion rates and repeat business.

  • Leverage Silkpay's security and expertise: With top-tier security protocols and a deep understanding of global payment trends, Silkpay ensures that transactions are not only smooth but also secure.

  • Benefit from competitive rates.

Conclusion

Silkpay's expansion into more countries marks a significant milestone in our journey to support the merchant worldwide. This strategic move not only underscores our commitment to global commerce but also reinforces our vision of a world where merchants, regardless of size or location, can seamlessly connect with customers across the globe.

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About the author: Silkpay

Based in Paris, Silkpay provides omnichannel and secure payment solutions to help physical stores and e-commerce in Europe accept more than 30 of the world's most popular payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, CB, UnionPay, Alipay+, WeChat Pay as well as Asia-Pacific’s major e-wallets.

Silkpay is a winner of the LVMH Innovation Award. The company was also selected as a finalist for the "Money 20/20" Best Startup and in the "MPE Berlin” Startup Awards. Silkpay also won the "Best Fintech" awards from Capgemini and BPCE.

Silkpay helps merchants deliver the smoothest payment experience to their customers. We are a talented and international team driven by a single goal: to improve the customer experience and make payments simple and secure.