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Accept Bancontact payments
Last updated: June 26, 2026
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Bancontact is the most widely used, accepted and trusted electronic payment method in Belgium, with over 15 million Bancontact cards issued, and 150,000 online transactions processed a day. Bancontact makes it possible to pay directly through the online payment systems of all major Belgian banks and can be used by all customers with a Bancontact branded payment card. Bancontact cards are issued by more than 20 Belgian banks and exists solely in Belgium.
| Countries | Payment type | Payment flow | Currencies | Minimum amount | Refunds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belgium (BE) | bank redirect | redirect | EUR | 1 EUR | Within 180 days |
How it works
- Your checkout page offers alternative payment methods.
- The buyer provides their personal details and selects an alternative payment method from your checkout page.
- The buyer is transferred from your checkout page to the third-party bank to confirm the purchase.
- The buyer authorizes and confirms payment.
- The buyer returns to your site to see confirmation of purchase.
- The merchant initiates completion of payment. PayPal moves the funds to the merchant. Transaction shows in your PayPal account with the payment method the buyer used.
Eligibility
- Available to merchants globally (excluding Russia, Japan, and Brazil).
- Billing agreements, multiple seller payments, and shipping callbacks are not supported.
- Only supports order capture (order authorization is not supported). See authorised and captured payments for details.
- Chargebacks are not supported.
- Transactions must be online purchases (buy online, pay in-store is not supported).
Integration methods
JavaScript SDK
Use PayPal-hosted UI components called payment fields to collect payment information for alternative payment methods.
Integrate using JS SDKOrders REST API
Integrate directly using the Orders API for a fully customised checkout experience.
Integrate using Orders API