> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.payrexx.com/merchant/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.payrexx.com/merchant/english/payment/functionalities/subcription.md).

# Subscriptions

With Payrexx, you can receive recurring payments thanks to the "Subscriptions" payment feature. In this article, you will learn how it works.

With Payrexx, you can set up subscriptions and receive recurring payments on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis.

{% hint style="info" %}
Not every payment provider supports subscriptions. Therefore, check the [payment provider feature matrix](/merchant/english/payment-provider/psp-features.md) to see which provider is suitable for you. We recommend [Payrexx Pay](/merchant/english/payment-provider/payrexx-pay.md) for Swiss merchants.
{% endhint %}

## Two Types of Subscriptions

You can offer subscriptions to your customers in two ways:

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subscriptions managed by Payrexx</strong></td><td><p>Payrexx manages your subscriptions, carries out debits and payment reminders and informs your customers.</p><p></p><p>This option is only available in combination with a handful of payment providers.</p></td><td></td><td><a href="/merchant/english/payment/functionalities/subcription/subscriptions-managed-by-payrexx.md">Subscriptions Managed by Payrexx</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Subscriptions with tokenization (API)</strong></td><td><p>Subscriptions are also possible via tokenization using the Payrexx API. </p><p></p><p>Here, the subscription is managed completely independently. Debits and notifications are carried out independently.</p></td><td></td><td><a href="/merchant/english/payment/functionalities/subcription/subscriptions-via-tokenization-api.md">Subscriptions Via Tokenization (API)</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Which method is right for me?

|               | Subscriptions managed by Payrexx                                         | Subscriptions via tokenization (API)         |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------- |
| Effort        | No technical knowledge required                                          | Technical integration via API required       |
| Suitable for  | Regular payments (fixed time periods, products, prices, payment methods) | Irregular payments, usage-based amounts      |
| Charges       | Handled automatically by Payrexx                                         | Must be controlled via API                   |
| Cancellations | Customer can cancel directly via the payment page                        | Function must be implemented by the merchant |

### Subscription managed by Payrexx

If recurring payments follow a regular pattern in terms of period, product, price, and payment method, we recommend using Payrexx’s subscription feature.

This offers the advantage of allowing you to create and manage subscriptions quickly and easily, without any technical knowledge or external assistance.

Your customers can log in via their payment page to manage their payments and, if desired, cancel their subscription.

The following article explains how to create and use subscriptions:

{% content-ref url="/pages/0MuEMB97w7ryuYtuTlxW" %}
[Subscriptions Managed by Payrexx](/merchant/english/payment/functionalities/subcription/subscriptions-managed-by-payrexx.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

#### Payment providers with subscription functionality

In addition to [Payrexx Pay](/merchant/english/payment-provider/payrexx-pay.md), there are other payment providers that support the use of the subscription feature. You can find more details in our feature matrix:

{% content-ref url="/pages/-M\_5q7zPuSWKL65zOh5k" %}
[Payment Provider Features Matrix](/merchant/english/payment-provider/psp-features.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Subscriptions via tokenization (API)

If recurring payments are irregular, if your customers do not wish to commit to long-term obligations, or if the amount to be charged depends on usage, we recommend setting up subscriptions via tokenization through the API.

Tokenization refers to the storage of a payment method for future payments. The following article explains how this can be used to manage subscriptions:

{% content-ref url="/pages/kg2lQhSFF8WdRJkMq74F" %}
[Subscriptions Via Tokenization (API)](/merchant/english/payment/functionalities/subcription/subscriptions-via-tokenization-api.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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