Giropay payments received through Pay.

Giropay is very popular in Germany, making it ideal if your web shop targets German consumers. Giropay is the German version of iDEAL.

Important*

Giropay discontinued

On June 26, 2024, German banks decided to discontinue the GiroPay solution as of July 1, 2024.

*Contact Pay's Merchant Support Desk for more information.

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Range

40 million customers

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What is Giropay?

A payment via this payment method is very similar to the payment process of iDEAL. A webshop offering Giropay as a payment method is especially interesting if you offer your products online in Germany. About 75% of German consumers and 80% of German banks are affiliated with Giropay. Austrian consumers can also use this payment service.

  • Has a large reach of nearly 40 million customers
  • Payments are 100% guaranteed
  • Available to both German and Austrian consumers

Why Giropay?

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Safe and secure

When consumers choose to pay with Giropay, they do not need to enter card details. The payment screen has the familiar look and feel of the payment option.

Easy to install

With our standard web shop plugins you have the installation taken care of in no time. The use of our plugins is free and you can choose from different systems.

Instant insight

Provides instant visibility into payments for both business and residential customers.

Conversion-enhancing features

Don't miss any more payments with the conversion-enhancing features offered by Pay.

Implementation

Instantly arrange all your online and in-store payments.

Over 80% of German banks are connected to Giropay.
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Register directly

Receive online and in-store payments as early as 15 minutes through the Pay. platform

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1-platform

All payment information on one platform: online, in-store and omnichannel

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Report

Maximum insight into your payment traffic through comprehensive reports

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Advantageous

Favorable rates per transaction

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Desktop purchases can also checkout with a QR code

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Prompt payment

Even faster payments through the online banking app

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Giropay

Whereas Bancontact is similar to iDEAL in Belgium, Giropay is in Germany and Austria.

Payment methods

An appropriate payment method for every region.

Discover local payment solutions perfectly suited to your market. With our payment methods you offer your customers familiar and easy ways to pay. This will increase the conversion of your webshop.

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Specifications

  • Payment method

    Online banking

  • Channel

    Online

  • Available in
    • Germany

    • Austria

  • Specs
    • No risk, payments are 100% guaranteed

    • Has a large reach of nearly 40 million customers

    • Provides instant visibility into payments

    • Both for your business and private customer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I add Giropay to my online store?

To integrate Giropay into your online store, sign up using the button at the top right. We take care of the rest, including registration, approval and activation.

What does a Giropay transaction cost?

The fees for a Giropay payment can be viewed on this page.

You pay at Pay. only for successful transactions.

Benefits of implementing Giropay with Pay.

Integrating Giropay as an online payment method through Pay. offers several advantages:

  • Cost savings: Our rates are competitive and more favorable than if you arrange the integration through the bank.
  • Integrated payment methods: Conveniently bundle all your transactions in one view by integrating various payment methods through one connection.
  • Local support: Our dedicated support teams are located locally in each country and are ready to assist you. In case of any problems or additional questions about payments, feel free to contact us.
  • Conversion-enhancing features: Take advantage of convenient features, such as a smart checkout, to increase the likelihood that your customers will convert.
  • Personalized dashboard: Effortlessly perform refunds or export transaction data to various file formats for your bookkeeper or accounting software with our easy-to-use dashboard.
  • Efficiency and speed: Connecting Giropay to your online store goes smoothly. Within ten minutes you can already be accepting Bancontact payments. Our powerful API ensures a seamless integration that can handle large transaction volumes.

With all these advantages, we are the fastest and easiest way to accept Giropay payments.

How does Giropay work?

A webshop offering Giropay as a payment method is especially interesting if you offer your products online in Germany. It is a low-threshold and guaranteed payment method; transactions take place directly through the consumer's banking environment. About 75% of German consumers have a Giropay payment card and can therefore easily make a payment using this payment method. Austrian consumers can also use this payment service.

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