PayPlug
E-commerce tools
E-commerce software
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What is PayPlug
PayPlug is a payment service provider that enables online merchants to accept card payments and other local payment methods through checkout pages, APIs, and e-commerce platform integrations. It targets small to mid-sized businesses and digital-first merchants that need payment acceptance, fraud controls, and transaction reporting in a single service. The product focuses on European payment requirements, including Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) support and localized payment options. It also provides tools such as hosted payment pages and plugins to reduce implementation effort for common storefront platforms.
European payment compliance support
PayPlug supports Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and 3D Secure flows that are commonly required for card payments in Europe. This reduces the amount of custom work merchants need to do to meet PSD2-related requirements. It is particularly relevant for merchants selling to EU customers where authentication and liability shift rules apply.
Multiple integration options
PayPlug offers hosted checkout pages as well as API-based integrations for more customized payment experiences. It also provides plugins/connectors for popular e-commerce platforms, which can shorten time-to-launch for smaller teams. This flexibility helps merchants choose between speed of implementation and deeper checkout control.
Merchant-facing reporting tools
The service includes dashboards and reporting for tracking transactions, refunds, and payment statuses. These tools help operations and finance teams reconcile orders and payments without building a separate reporting layer. For many SMBs, this can be sufficient for day-to-day monitoring and basic reconciliation workflows.
Geographic focus may limit fit
PayPlug’s offering is primarily oriented toward European merchants and EU payment requirements. Businesses operating mainly outside Europe may find fewer local payment methods, acquiring options, or support coverage compared with providers optimized for their region. This can affect authorization rates, settlement options, and overall operational fit.
Not a full commerce suite
PayPlug focuses on payment acceptance rather than broader e-commerce functions such as storefront management, customer messaging, loyalty, or post-purchase logistics. Merchants typically need additional tools for marketing automation, customer support chat, returns, and shipment tracking. This increases vendor management and integration overhead for end-to-end commerce workflows.
Advanced customization requires engineering
While hosted payment pages simplify deployment, deeper customization (custom checkout UX, complex routing, or bespoke payment logic) generally requires API work. Smaller teams without engineering resources may be constrained to standard flows and platform plugin capabilities. This can limit differentiation in checkout experience or specialized payment scenarios.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | €10 per month (ex. VAT) + transaction fees: 1.5% + €0.25 (Euro consumer cards); Business cards 2.5% + €0.25; International 2.9% + €0.25 | Indicative annual turnover ≤ €100,000. Includes immediate onboarding, in-store & online payments, portal access. All prices exclude tax. Source: PayPlug pricing page. |
| Pro | €30 per month (ex. VAT) + transaction fees: 1.1% + €0.25 (Euro consumer cards); Business cards 2.5% + €0.25; International 2.9% + €0.25 | Indicative annual turnover between €100k and €1M. Includes Starter features plus one‑click payment, deferred payment, split payment, Smart 3‑D Secure, multi-user access. Pricing page indicates 3 months free for Pro (promotion). All prices exclude tax. |
| Enterprise | Custom / contact sales (volume-based; interchange-aware) | Indicative annual turnover > €1M. Advanced features: customised integration, fraud control, dedicated CSM, API reporting, Payfac services. Contact PayPlug for a customised quote. |
Notes: Additional payment-method-specific rates are listed on PayPlug's pricing page (e.g., certain local methods have fixed/percentage fees). Transaction fees shown above are the standard ones for the Starter and Pro offers and are quoted exclusive of VAT.
Seller details
PayPlug SAS
Paris, France
2012
Private
https://www.payplug.com/
https://x.com/payplug
https://www.linkedin.com/company/payplug/
