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Payment Gateway
Germany
Local, Online & Cross-Border Payments
Germany

Germany

Germany
Top e-commerce industries
24.1%
Electronics
21.5%
Hobby & Leisure
23.9%
Fashion
Furniture & Homeware
Care Products
DIY
Grocery

Welcome to 8B — a trusted cross-border payment provider combining global-grade technology with deep local market access.

If you’re expanding into the region — across e-commerce, travel, gaming, digital services, or platforms — 8B makes it easy to accept local payments, send payouts with confidence, and manage all financial flows through a single, unified solution.

Berlin
Capital
84.1M
Population
GMT +1
Time Zone (GMT)
EUR (€) Euro
Currency
USD 396.2B
Transactions
value in 2030
6.9%
CAGR
of Digital Payments during 2025-2030

Built for Today’s Most Dynamic Sectors

Extend your reach with a comprehensive set of local wallets, bank rails and alternative payment methods preferred by consumers.

Payments & Payouts

Manage everything - customer payments, partner payouts, contractor disbursements  - through one unified platform.

Cross-Border Business Payments

Retail & E-commerce, Gaming & Travel Payments, PSPs

Deliver a fast, frictionless checkout experience optimized for high-volume online transactions.

Settle globally and pay out locally with full transparency, strong compliance and efficient routing across payment ecosystem.

Pay by Bank (DE)
Bank Transfer
24%
Buy Now Pay Later
21%
Cash-in
4%
Credit Cards
11%
Debit Cards & Prepaid Cards
6%
E-wallet
32%
Mobile Money
32%
Others
2%
A Local Payment Gateway
Germany
Can Rely On

Entering a new market doesn’t need to be complicated. 8B gives you secure infrastructure, intuitive tools and the complete suite of Local Payment Methods your customers trust — no credit cards required.

Local Payment Methods, Fully Connected

Give shoppers the payment options they use every day:

Extend your reach

Open banking in Germany is transforming the way consumers and businesses conduct transactions, enabling secure and efficient bank transfers through innovative technology. By allowing users to authorize third-party providers to access their bank account information, open banking facilitates seamless payments directly from bank accounts. As of 2024, the adoption of open banking is rapidly increasing, with projections indicating that the market could exceed $130 billion by 2030 and user numbers surpassing 100 million.

Method
Pay by Bank (DE)
LPM Market Share
24%
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full refunds only
Type
Bank Transfer
Local Card Scheme
Users
8M
Disbursements
No
No
Chargebacks
No
Authorization currency
EUR
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No
Notify when available

Reasons for Popularity

Rapid Adoption: Open banking adoption in Germany has surged since the implementation of the EU's Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) in 2018. As of 2023, nearly 950 fintech companies operate in the country, driving innovation and expanding the open banking ecosystem, which is projected to account for 5% of total payments by 2028

Enhanced User Experience: Open banking facilitates instant account-to-account (A2A) transfers, allowing users to complete transactions quickly without the need for manual IBAN entry. This streamlined process not only improves transaction speed but also reduces friction, making it a preferred choice for consumers who value efficiency

Increased Security and Trust: Open banking is built on robust regulatory frameworks that prioritize consumer protection and data security. The integration of standardized APIs enhances trust among users, encouraging them to engage with open banking solutions confidently

Why Companies Choose 8B in
Germany

Built for Developers

Modern APIs, clean documentation and rapid integration.

Built for Finance Teams

Automated reconciliation, transparent reporting and streamlined settlements.

Built for Customers

Trusted local payment methods, smooth checkout journeys and fewer abandoned carts.