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Alternative Payment Methods

Process alternative payment methods through the Host-to-Host API without requiring card details. This includes bank transfers, ACH payments, digital wallets, and buy-now-pay-later options.

Overview

Alternative payment methods provide:
  • No Card Required: Process payments without credit/debit card details
  • Simplified Flow: Reduced customer data requirements
  • Regional Support: Local payment methods for different markets
  • Lower Fees: Often lower processing fees than card payments
  • Bank Integration: Direct bank account payments

Required Parameters

Customer Information

Transaction Details

Complete Request Example

Implementation Example

Supported Methods

Bank Transfers

  • ACH Payments: Direct bank account transfers
  • Wire Transfers: International bank transfers
  • SEPA: European bank transfers
  • Faster Payments: UK instant bank transfers

Digital Wallets

  • PayPal: PayPal account payments
  • Skrill: Skrill wallet payments
  • Neteller: Neteller wallet payments
  • Regional Wallets: Local digital wallet solutions

Buy Now, Pay Later

  • Klarna: Klarna payment plans
  • Afterpay: Afterpay installments
  • Affirm: Affirm financing
  • Sezzle: Sezzle payment plans

Error Handling

Common Error Codes

  • INVALID_BANK_ACCOUNT: Invalid bank account details
  • INSUFFICIENT_FUNDS: Insufficient funds in account
  • BANK_DECLINED: Bank declined the transaction
  • PAYMENT_METHOD_UNAVAILABLE: Selected method not available

Next Steps

UPI Payments

Learn about UPI payment integration

Payment Status

Track alternative payment status