2024 December Partner Newsletter
Welcome to the Vipps MobilePay Partner Newsletter!
๐ย As Christmas and the new year rapidly approaches, weโre excited to share the latest updates and milestones from Vipps MobilePay. In this edition, youโll find news about our product launches,ย cross-borderย capabilities and more! ๐
By the time this newsletter reaches you,ย Black Fridayย has come and gone, weโve launchedย Tap to pay in Norway, and weโre preparing for the launch ofย Express Checkoutย on the ePayments API. All of this while planning theย Facade API shutdown! For everything to go smoothly, we rely on your cooperation โ and sometimes a bit of patience! Thank you for your collaboration and support throughout 2024! ๐ช
๐ณ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ช Your merchants can now get paid from users in ALL the Nordics, including Sweden
Our cross-border journey has hit several milestones this year. In June, all our users could send peer-to-peer payments to each other across borders, and on 24th of September we launched the Vipps app in Sweden! Overย 60 000 Swedesย have downloaded the Vipps app! ๐ธ๐ช We now have more thanย 250,000 cross-border transactionsย between users across all markets. ๐
On December 4th, we hit another milestone: all 12 million users across the Nordics can now pay to your merchants!ย This means easier payments for merchants with customers from Norway, Denmark, Finland or Sweden, with no extra costs!ย If you're already using the ePayment integration or our Checkout - it just works automatically๐ช.ย
Merchants will continue with the same agreements and pricing. After the holidays, we'll share more details on how to make the most out of this new opportunity and inform the end users.ย
Still on the old API? No worries, it's very, very easy to get started with our ePayments API or Checkout!
Are you still using MobilePay Facade APIs?
Are you using theย MobilePay Facade APIsย for your payment integration? This includes theย MobilePay Subscriptions APIย or theย App Payments API. If so, please note that these APIs will beย discontinued in Q2 2025. To avoid service disruptions and additional fees, it is essential to migrate to the new Vipps MobilePay API platform as soon as possible.
Start your migration early to ensure a smooth transition and ample time for us to assist you. Familiarize yourself with the migration guides to get started.
By upgrading to the new APIs, youโll gain access to enhanced features and functionality, both now and in the future.
Weโre excited to share a new feature:ย Product Order Template Links! ๐ This tool allows us to create customizable links to our product order page on behalf of our partners. These links can be distributed to merchants through partner channels, and when clicked, they take the merchant to the product order form with specific fields pre-filled or locked, like eg. partner name and price package.
Think of it as a simple, no-API way to provide a streamlined and tailored experience for your merchants, reducing hassle and errors ๐ก
If youโd like to set up some links, feel free to reach out to your partner manager!
Weโre excited to share a new feature:ย Product Order Template Links! ๐ This tool allows us to create customizable links to our product order page on behalf of our partners. These links can be distributed to merchants through partner channels, and when clicked, they take the merchant to the product order form with specific fields pre-filled or locked, like eg. partner name and price package.
Think of it as a simple, no-API way to provide a streamlined and tailored experience for your merchants, reducing hassle and errors ๐ก
If youโd like to set up some links, feel free to reach out to your partner manager!
๐ณ๐ด Contactless payments for Norwegian users
We believe our users will value only having to use one payment app for all their needs. With the launch of tapping, users can pay with Vipps almost everywhere.ย Tap to pay with Vippsย works similarly to Apple Pay and Google Pay, where you hold your phone near the card terminal. Initially, it will only work with terminals accepting BankAxept cards and cards issued by Sparebank 1, DNB, and the Eika alliance. The cost is the same as a regularย BankAxeptย card payment. We will continuously be adding more banks, international card and other solutions.ย
What do businesses need to do to use Tap with Vipps? Nothing! Businesses can continue using the same acquiring agreement they have with BankAxept.
How will it affect other Vipps solutions? Tap to pay with Vipps is a crucial part of offering competitive solutions in all payment situations. However, it's not the whole picture. Solutions like in-app payments, in restaurants or with scan & pay in stores, will continue to grow and remain relevant. The same goes for solutions where you can join a loyalty program via the checkout with Vipps LogIn. It's essential for us to keep working with our partners for easier experiences for both instore employees and the customers.
๐ณ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ช Simple payments, anywhere!
With Payment links, you can just send a link to get paid โ no website needed! ๐
Share a secure link via email, SMS, or social media, and let your customers pay instantly through Vipps, MobilePay, VISA or Mastercard! Perfect for small businesses, freelancers, and anyone who wants a quick, hassle-free payment solution.ย
Letโs simplify payments together! ๐
๐ฏSounds interesting?ย Try it out in our demo shop!
Happy Holidays!
Weโll continue to roll out exciting features and improvements, so stay tuned for more news in the coming months. To stay informed on all technical updates and ensure youโre getting the most out of our platform, donโt forget to check out our latest Technical Newsletter for detailed insights and documentation.ย
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We wish you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and celebration โ and an exciting start to the new year!
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