Cross-border acquiring

If your business operates in more than one European country, you can avoid the complexity and expense of setting up contracts with acquiring banks for each country by choosing a cross-border acquirer.

Cross-border acquirers are banks or organisations that enable you to accept Visa cards in up to 34 European countries - with a single contract.

The benefits of cross-border acquiring are:

  • Streamlined operations: This type of centralised acquiring means there is no need for separate terms of business, separate settlement periods and complicated behind-the-scenes reconciliation. It streamlines your operations and saves you administrative costs.
  • Increased choice: Using a cross-border acquirer means you can choose an acquiring bank outside your domestic market – giving you more choice and commercial freedom. This could be particularly useful if you need an acquiring bank with specialist services or expertise that you can’t find in your own market.

More information

Contact your acquiring bank to find out more about cross-border acquiring services.