Country specifics

Country specifics
Collect country-specific customer data like billing address, tax ID, and phone number to meet issuer requirements and improve approvals

When using the H2H API in Solidgate, it is essential to collect and transmit supplementary customer information to ensure successful Guide
Handle card payment operations from checkout through settlement with 3D Secure, tokenization, retry strategies, and refund management.
card
or Guide
Accept region-specific payment methods like Pix, iDEAL, PayPal, and more to expand market reach and lift checkout conversion rates.
alternative payment method
acceptance in specific regions. This data must be included within the payment request via the field of the payment_type_data object.

It is important to focus on the Card BIN and retrieve a set of necessary supplementary fields based on the BIN country (the first 6 digits). Additionally, depending on the provider, the customer’s phone number parameter is frequently used to authenticate the individual initiating the payment, such as india_pan in the case of India.

Guide
Set up a Solidgate-hosted payment page by configuring your API request, setting order parameters, and redirecting customers to checkout.
Payment Page
or Guide
Set up the Solidgate payment form with step-by-step instructions for script loading, container mounting, and payment request configuration.
Payment Form
would gather any additional information on your behalf.

Below, find the fields required for specific countries and alternative payment methods.

China

This overview assists merchants in seamlessly integrating Guide
Accept Alipay payments from Chinese consumers with QR code and redirect-based checkout flows for cross-border e-commerce transactions.
Alipay
and Guide
Accept WeChat Pay to reach over one billion Chinese consumers with in-app and QR-code-based mobile payment flows for cross-border sales.
WeChat Pay
for the Chinese market, addressing key aspects such as status delays, transaction limits, decline reasons, and specific payment flows.

Merchants must ensure compliance with China’s specific requirements to avoid integration errors and optimize transaction success rates.

Payment flows and limitations

Supports one-time and recurring payments. The payment method is not saved with the merchant for one-time purchases. The customer authenticates via redirect to the Alipay app each time.
Supports one-time and recurring payments. The payment method is not saved with the merchant for one-time purchases. The customer authenticates via redirect to the WeChat Pay app each time.

Only one active mandate is allowed per customer per merchant. Since a mandate is generated only during the initial payment, any upsells or additional subscriptions must use the existing recurring token.

  • If a token exists, use it for the upsell
  • If no token exists, run the initial payment flow to create a new mandate

India

This overview assists merchants in seamlessly Guide
Accept UPI payments in India with instant bank-to-bank transfers through a government-backed real-time payment infrastructure network.
integrating payment solutions
for the Indian market, addressing crucial aspects like status delays, transaction limits, decline reasons, and specific payment flows.

Merchants must ensure compliance with India’s specific requirements to avoid integration errors and optimize transaction success rates.

Payment flows and limitations

Processing for non-India-issued cards by Indian providers is currently unavailable. Only two-step payments, auth + settle, are supported.

It is important to note that partial settlements and void transactions are not supported in this process.

Authorization for transactions in this system has a duration of 3 days, after which an automatic refund is initiated by the provider.

Cards that do not support recurring charges are declined, and MOTO (Mail Order/Telephone Order) transactions are unavailable.

It is mandatory to settle the payment to proceed with subsequent payments. If the payment is not settled, the token not be accepted for further payments.
One-time and subscription payments are used.
Phone number requirement
Mandatory for all transactions. The number should be 8 to 15 digits long, including the country code, and contain only digits and the '+' symbol.

Example +912221234567

Recurring payments:

  • up to ₹15,000 per transaction can be processed without customer intervention and without Guide
    This process is designed to enable secure and reliable payment processing through the use of 3D Secure (3DS) with challenge authentication flow.
    3D Secure
  • above ₹15,000 per transaction are not currently available

All first payments with India-issued cards go through 3D Secure authentication.

In the recurring payment flow, customers receive a pre-debit notification 24 hours before the charge. If the customer opts to decline, a decline response is issued. If there is no decline, a successful response is given, and transactions stay in processing status on average for 36 hours, but it could be up to 48 hours.

Limitations for Apple Pay and Google Pay

Guide
Accept Apple Pay payments across iOS, macOS, and Safari with Touch ID and Face ID authentication for secure, frictionless card checkout.
Apple Pay
and Guide
Accept Google Pay payments across Android apps and web browsers with biometric authentication, network tokenization, and quick checkout.
Google Pay
are not supported for processing payments in India. While both payment methods are widely used globally, India primarily relies on the Unified Payments Interface Guide
Accept UPI payments in India with instant bank-to-bank transfers through a government-backed real-time payment infrastructure network.
(UPI)
for mobile payments. Therefore, merchants in India must use UPI-based solutions rather than Apple Pay or Google Pay for their transactions.


Latin America

This overview assists merchants in seamlessly Guide
Mercado Pago, Boleto, and Pix are widely used alternative payment solutions in Latin America, offering familiar checkout experiences.
integrating payment methods
for the Latin American market.

Merchants must inform customers of additional taxes that apply to transactions in these regions.

Brazil

Boleto operates on a one-time payment flow. A payment slip is generated and presented to the customer, who can pay it through various channels (online banking, ATMs, retail shops).

Once the slip is paid, funds confirmation occurs within 1 to 3 business days on average. Settlements happen automatically once payment is confirmed.

Pix includes a one-time flow with instant confirmation for Pix QR, plus Pix Automático for scheduled recurring charges under the BCB enrollment standard (API). SmartPix adds one-time and recurring options via Open Finance and bank authorization.

Transactions typically settle within minutes, improving conversion rates through immediate confirmations.

Mercado Pago supports one-time payment and subscription flow. Customers complete the payment within the Mercado Pago interface, streamlining the flow.

Payment confirmation timelines vary, but confirmations usually arrive within the same day, offering a convenient checkout experience for local customers.
Taxes in Brazil
IOF-FX
IOF-FX is a financial tax applied in Brazil for foreign exchange operations.
IOF-FX
is collected for transactions in Brazil. Any other taxes that may apply to the sale of goods or services. You must inform your customers that additional taxes may also apply to the transaction.

Argentina

Mercado Pago is available as a one-time payment and subscription flow. Shoppers finalize the payment using Mercado Pago’s interface and receive real-time or near real-time payment confirmations.

Recommended for mobile-focused customers, Mercado Pago simplifies the checkout process and can support various local payment instruments.
Taxes in Argentina
VAT
Value-Added Tax is a consumption tax added to goods and services at each stage of production and distribution.
VAT
and/or PAIS tax
Impuesto para una Argentina Inclusiva y Solidaria, a cost disguised as a levy that residents of the country must pay when engaging in foreign currency transactions.
PAIS tax
apply to transactions in Argentina. You must inform your customers that other taxes may be levied for the sale of goods or services.

It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with local tax regulations and to communicate any applicable taxes directly to your customers.


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