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Accept Local Payment Methods in
Switzerland
Connect to popular local payment methods through one API. Automate cross-border payouts and expand with regulated fintech infrastructure from 8B.
Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland
Top e-commerce industries
17%
Electronics
Hobby & Leisure
25%
Fashion
9%
Furniture & Homeware
Care Products
DIY
Grocery

Expand Across Europe with Open Banking Infrastructure

Switzerland combines a strong banking sector with high digital payment adoption. Instant payments are expanding rapidly, while TWINT has become one of the country's most widely used mobile payment solutions for both consumers and merchants.

Bern
Capital
9.0M
Population
GMT+1
Time Zone (GMT)
CHF
Currency
Swiss franc
$240.9B
Transactions
value in 2031
27.5%
CAGR
of Digital Payments during 2026-2031

Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure for Global Growth

Local Payment Infrastructure

Connect to local payment methods, bank transfers and digital wallets through a single API. Expand into new markets faster with regulated cross-border payment infrastructure.

Payments & Payouts

Accept customer payments, automate partner payouts and simplify global money movement through regulated fintech infrastructure.

Industries We Support

Supporting e-commerce, travel, gaming, marketplaces, financial institutions, PSPs and fintech companies expanding into new markets.

One API

Launch new markets faster without building separate local payment integrations. Reduce operational complexity while improving payment acceptance and customer experience.

Pay by Bank (CH)
Bank Transfer
5%
Buy Now Pay Later
8%
Cash-in
1%
Credit Cards
27%
Debit Cards & Prepaid Cards
21%
E-wallet
34%
Mobile Money
34%
Others
5%
The Infrastructure Behind Local Payment Methods in
Switzerland

Expand into new markets with regulated cross-border payment infrastructure. 8B connects businesses to local payment methods, national QR networks, bank transfers and digital wallets through a single API, helping businesses launch faster while reducing integration complexity.

Connect Through One API

Offer customers the payment methods they already know and trust.

Supported Payment Methods

Pay by Bank in Switzerland refers to direct account-to-account payments enabled via standardized APIs that connect banks with third-party providers.

Method
Pay by Bank (CH)
LPM Market Share
13%
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full and partial refunds (automated)
Type
Bank Transfer
Local Card Scheme
Users
n/a
Disbursements
No
No
Chargebacks
No
Authorization currency
CHF
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
N/A
N/A
Notify when available

Reasons for Popularity

Independence from card networks, making Pay by Bank attractive in ecosystems with strong local banking traditions.

Why Companies Choose 8B in
Switzerland

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.