Mastercard

In this article, you will learn how to activate Mastercard as a payment method in Payrexx with just one click, enabling you to accept payments from your customers.

General

Originally founded as the Interbank Card Association, the U.S.-based company launched its first credit card in 1966. In 1979, the company was officially renamed Mastercard.

Today, Mastercard operates a globally available payment network and is a leading provider of credit, debit, and prepaid cards. Along with Visa, Mastercard is among the most widely used card brands worldwide.

Features

Payment types

  • ✅ One-time payment

  • ✅ Refund

  • ✅ Partial refund

  • ✅ Pre-authorization

  • ✅ Tokenization

  • ❌ Recurring payments (Subscription)

Country Availability

Mastercard can be activated within Payrexx Pay or Payrexx Pay Plus. On the following page, you can check whether these payment providers are available in your country:

Country Availability

Fees

The transaction fees vary depending on the Payrexx plan you choose. For more information, please refer to our pricing overview.

Setup

Please note that you must be logged in to Payrexx before you begin. If you do not have an account yet, please register with Payrexx.

To receive payments via Mastercard, you simply need to activate the payment method in your Payrexx account. Follow these steps:

  • Navigate to Payment Providers in the main menu of your merchant administration.

  • Click on "Setup" or "Configure" next to Payrexx Pay (merchants from Switzerland) or Payrexx Pay Plus (other merchants):

Starting the configuration of Payrexx Pay or Payrexx Pay Plus
  • Scroll down a bit and check the box next to "Mastercard":

Activation of Mastercard in Payrexx Pay
Activation of Mastercard in Payrexx Pay Plus
  • Complete the configuration by clicking "Save" at the bottom right of the page.

Payment from the Customer's Perspective

To make a payment, the customer selects "Mastercard" as the payment method in the online store, enters their card details, and completes the purchase.

In the physical store, the customer can use the card reader to make the payment.

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