Payment methods
Aera In‑Store Payments supports a wide range of payment methods
Aera In‑Store Payments supports a wide range of payment methods for physical retail environments, including card‑based payments and selected alternative payment methods. Supported payment methods may vary depending on terminal type, PSP, regional availability, and store configuration.
This page provides an overview of the payment method categories supported in in‑store setups.
Supported payment methods
Aera In‑Store Payments is designed to support commonly used in‑store payment methods through payment terminals, either:
- Integrated with a POS / ECR, or
- Operated as stand‑alone terminals
The exact set of supported payment methods is determined by the terminal configuration.
Card schemes
The following card schemes can be supported in in-store environments through Aera-enabled terminals.
| Card scheme | Description |
|---|---|
| Visa | Card |
| Mastercard | Card |
| Maestro | Card |
| American Express | Card |
| Aera Card | Card |
| JCB | Card Available soon |
| China Union Pay | Card Available soon |
| Diners | Card Available soon |
Local or domestic card schemes depending on region
| Card scheme | Description |
|---|---|
| Bancontact | Domestic Debit card scheme used in the Belgium market |
| Bankaxept | Domestic Debit card scheme used in the Norwegian market |
Gift Cards and Vouchers
| Card scheme | Type |
|---|---|
| Monizze | Card |
| Pluxee | Card |
| Edenred | Card |
| iGive gift cards | Card |
| Nets gift cards | Card Available soon |
Alternative payment methods
In addition to traditional card payments, Aera In-Store Payments can support selected alternative payment methods, depending on configuration.
Examples include:
| Payment method type | Description |
|---|---|
| Wallet-based payments | Payments through supported digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay |
| Account-based payments | Payments routed through account- or ID-based mechanisms where supported |
Availability of alternative payment methods is PSP-specific and may require additional onboarding or agreements.
Regional coverage
Supported payment methods vary by country and region, depending on:
- Local payment regulations
- PSP offerings
- Terminal certifications
- Market adoption
Aera In-Store Payments is designed to support regional differences while maintaining a consistent integration model across markets.
Notes
- Supported payment methods may differ between POS-integrated and stand-alone terminal setups
- Not all payment methods are available in all regions
- Some payment methods may require additional configuration, certification, or merchant agreements
Updated 13 days ago