Payment methods overview

Choose a payment method group based on the customer experience, market, and billing model you need to support. To check availability for a specific country, see Find payment options by country.

Method group	Typical use
Cards	Broad coverage for one-time purchases and recurring payments.
Digital wallets	Faster checkout through a stored wallet account or device.
Real-time payments	Bank payments with rapid authorization and confirmation.
Direct debit	Authorized collection from a customer's bank account, often for recurring billing.
Bank transfers	Account-to-account payments initiated by the customer.
Offline payments	Checks, invoices, and purchase-order workflows.
Other payment methods	Local or specialized methods that do not fit the main payment groups.

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Bank cards remain one of the most popular methods for online payments.

Digital wallets are payment applications that securely store multiple payment methods-such as credit and debit cards-in one place.

Real-time bank transfers are electronic transactions that enable funds to move between bank accounts almost instantly, usually within seconds.

Explore the guides and reference information available for Direct debit.

Bank transfers are the digital equivalent of paper checks, allowing funds to be moved directly between bank accounts in a secure and reliable way.

Cleverbridge offers a range of offline payment options to accommodate diverse business needs.

Explore the guides and reference information available for Other payment methods.

Cards

Digital wallets

Real-time payments

Direct debit

Bank transfers

Offline payments

Other payment methods