> 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/release-notes/release-notes-2023/release-2023.12.md). # Release 2023.12 Learn more about the new features, enhancements, and updates implemented by Payrexx in December 2023. As the year draws to a close, we have implemented several exciting features and updates, which we introduce in this article. ## New Features The new features pertain to the testing of payments and payouts from Payrexx Pay. ### Test payments in Payrexx Pay Payments and payouts for testing purposes are now also possible in [Payrexx Pay](/merchant/english/payment-provider/payrexx-pay.md). This allows you to test credit card transactions in the Payrexx test environment before you start accepting live payments. Three credit cards can be used for test payments. The details and further information on testing can be found in the following article: {% embed url="" %} Test payouts are carried out according to the payout interval agreed upon in your contract with Payrexx. To test payments and [payouts](/merchant/english/account/payouts.md), activate the test mode in Payrexx Pay:

Activation of the test mode in Payrexx Pay

## Updates PostFinance has discontinued the PostFinance PSP and PostFinance Alias Gateway solutions as of the end of 2023. Therefore, these two payment providers are no longer available as of January 1, 2024. ### Deactivation of PostFinance PSP and Alias Gateway The external payment providers PostFinance PSP and PostFinance Alias Gateway will no longer be available as of 1 January 2024, as PostFinance is discontinuing these solutions. The merchants affected are advised to switch to Payrexx's internal payment provider [Payrexx Pay](https://docs.payrexx.com/merchant/v/english/payment-priovder/payrexx-direct). Using Payrexx Pay, it is possible to offer all popular payment methods in Switzerland such as [TWINT](/merchant/english/payment-provider/payrexx-pay/payment-methods/twint.md), [Reka](/merchant/english/payment-provider/payrexx-pay/payment-methods/reka.md), [Mastercard](/merchant/english/payment-provider/payrexx-pay/payment-methods/mastercard.md), [Visa](/merchant/english/payment-provider/payrexx-pay/payment-methods/visa.md) and [Samsung Pay](/merchant/english/payment-provider/payrexx-pay/payment-methods/samsung-pay.md) in addition to PostFinance Card and PostFinance E-Finance – without any additional contracts. Switching to Payrexx Pay is free of charge. ## Plugins The Swiss payment method [Reka-Card](https://docs.payrexx.com/merchant/v/english/payment-priovder/payrexx-direct/more/payment-method-reka) is now also available via the WooCommerce and Shopware plugin. {% hint style="info" %} Reka-Card is only available in :flag\_ch: Switzerland and for [certain merchant categories](https://docs.payrexx.com/merchant/v/english/payment-priovder/payrexx-direct/more/payment-method-reka#approved-merchant-categories-for-the-reka-card). {% endhint %} The instructions for activating new payment methods in [WooCommerce](https://docs.payrexx.com/merchant/v/english/integration/e-commerce/woocommerce) and [Shopware](https://docs.payrexx.com/merchant/v/english/integration/e-commerce/shopware-6) can be found here: {% embed url="" %} {% embed url="" %} In addition to the functions and optimisations mentioned, some bug fixes have also been made to optimise usability. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.payrexx.com/merchant/english/release-notes/release-notes-2023/release-2023.12.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.