Payment method Reka

Reka Money is a dedicated payment method for discounted vacations, leisure, mobility and meals. Here you will find all the important information about the integration of the Swiss payment method.

Types of Reka Money

To be able to accept the Reka-Card, your company must offer services in the leisure, hotel, catering, tourism or mobility sectors. Reka has the following three forms of money, which are geared towards different sectors:

Reka-Pay for vacations and leisure From hotel accommodation and wellness admissions to fitness subscriptions, this form of money can be used for various vacation and leisure activities. Reka-Pay is available in digital form via the Reka-Card and in physical form.

Reka-Lunch for meals From snack to afternoon snack, Reka-Lunch can be used to pay in restaurants, cafés, take-aways, bakeries, food trucks and other establishments. This means of payment is available in digital form via the Reka-Card.

Reka-Rail for public transport Reka-Rail can be used for various public transport offers, such as travelcards and mountain railway tickets. Reka-Rail is available in physical and digital form.

You find more information about the payment method Reka on the Payrexx website.

Approved merchant categories for the Reka-Card

The Reka-Card is available for the following MCC (merchant category codes):

  • 7011::Hotels and Motels (Reka-Pay)

  • 7033::Camping (Reka-Pay)

  • 4457::Boat Rentals and Leases (Reka-Pay)

  • 4511::Airlines, Air Carriers (Reka-Pay)

  • 4582::Airports, arrivals and departures (fees) (Reka-Pay)

  • 4722::Travel Agencies and Tour Operators (Reka-Pay)

  • 4789::Passenger Transport (Reka-Pay & Reka-Rail)

  • 7512::Car Rental (Reka-Pay)

  • 4121::Taxicabs/Limousines (Reka-Pay)

  • 4411::Steamships and Cruise Ships (Reka-Pay & Reka-Rail)

  • 4111::Commuter transport, Ferries (Reka-Pay & Reka-Rail)

  • 4112::Passenger Railways (Reka-Pay & Reka-Rail)

  • 4131::Bus Lines (Reka-Pay & Reka-Rail)

3. Leisure and hobbies:

  • 7997::Clubs (Reka-Pay)

  • 7032::Sporting and Recreational Camps (Reka-Pay)

  • 7911::Dance Halls, Studios and Schools (Reka-Pay)

  • 7933::Bowling Alleys (Reka-Pay)

  • 7991::Tourist Attractions, Exhibitions, Festivals (Reka-Pay)

  • 7992::Public Golf Courses (Reka-Pay)

  • 7994::Video Game Arcades (Reka-Pay)

  • 7996::Amusement Parks, Fairground, Circus, Fortune Teller (Reka-Pay)

  • 7998::Aquariums etc. (Reka-Pay)

  • 7999::Fitness and Sports Center (Reka-Pay)

4. Cultural and educational institutions:

  • 7832::Cinemas (Reka-Pay)

  • 7922::Theatre, Musical, Opera House, Concert Tickets (Reka-Pay)

  • 7941::Ticket Sales for Sports Events (Reka-Pay)

  • 7932::Billiard Halls, Arcades (Reka-Pay)

  • 8299::Schools, Institutes, Education (Reka-Pay)

  • 8351::Child Care Services (Reka-Pay)

5. Other:

  • 5541::Service Stations (Reka-Pay)

  • 5542::Automated Fuel Dispensers (Reka-Pay)

  • 5552::Electric Vehicle Charging (Reka-Pay & Reka-Rail)

  • 7523::Parking Lots (Reka-Pay)

  • 5815::Digital Goods Media (exkl. Hardware) (Reka-Pay)

  • 5816::Digital Goods - Games (Reka-Pay)

  • 6513 Real Estate Agents (Reka-Pay)

  • 7210::Laundry (Reka-Pay)

  • 7221::Photographic Studios (Reka-Pay)

  • 7230::Beauty and Barber Shops (Reka-Pay)

  • 7296::Clothing Rental (Reka-Pay)

  • 7297::Massage Parlors (ohne Krankenkassenabrechnung) (Reka-Pay)

  • 7298::Health and Beauty Spas (ohne Krankenkassenabrechnung) (Reka-Pay)

  • 7349::Cleaning (Reka-Pay)

  • 7513::Truck and Utility Trailer Rent. (Reka-Pay)

  • 7519::Motor Home and Recr. Vehicle Rent. (Reka-Pay)

  • 7542::Car Washes (Reka-Pay)

  • 8699::Membership Organizations (Reka-Pay)

FAQ

What costs are incurred for payments with the Reka-Card?

A commission will be deducted from each transaction. You can find the exact transaction fees on our pricing page.

Are there any amount limits?

The minimum limit for a payment is 0.05 CHF, the maximum limit is 100,000.00 CHF.

What functions does the payment method offer?

  • Purchase

  • Purchase credit --> Refund

  • Cancellation (Reversal)

  • Recurring payments

Payments can only be made with a sufficient balance.

For whom is Reka available?

Reka is only available for Swiss merchants in Payrexx Swiss Collecting.

How does a payment with Reka work?

  • the end customer selects the Reka payment method in the webshop

  • the customer is redirected to the Reka page

  • the end customer logs into the Reka customer portal

  • the end customer selects the desired brand (for multi-brand) with which they wish to make the payment

  • the end customer completes the payment in the Reka customer portal

  • ehe end customer is automatically redirected back to the web shop

  • the payment is completed

Setup with Payrexx

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The process for existing customers works like this:

For new customers with the above-mentioned MCCs, the Reka-Card payment method is automatically applied for. As soon as the check has been completed by Reka, the merchant can activate or deactivate the payment method with just one click.

How is the money from Reka transactions paid out?

You will receive your money from Reka transactions directly from Payrexx to your deposited bank account. The payout is made in Swiss francs (CHF).

You will receive the payout with your regular payout from Payrexx, depending on the specified payout frequency.

You can find more detailed information on how Payrexx Swiss Collecting payouts work here: https://docs.payrexx.com/merchant/v/english/account/payouts

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