Payconiq now integrated in the Nickel app!
From now on, Nickel customers enjoy the benefits of Payconiq in their mobile app. They can scan a Payconiq QR code in a shop or online and generate and receive Payconiq payment requests directly in their mobile app.
Making mobile payments even easier!
The Payconiq by Bancontact app and Payconiq solutions for merchants remain your trusted solutions for mobile payments
It was announced in the press this week that Bancontact Payconiq Company is partnering up with EPI (European Payments Initiative). This naturally requires some additional explanation. Most of all, we can reassure you that for both Payconiq merchants and users of the Payconiq by Bancontact app, nothing will change today.
New: set up the Payconiq by Bancontact app with itsme®
From now on, you can safely and quickly set up the Payconiq by Bancontact app on your smartphone via itsme®. This applies both to the initial set-up of the app by new users and to the reinstallation of the app by existing users, for example when you change smartphones.
The golden rules for secure online payments
Recently, we have seen more and more cases of online phishing and payment fraud where scammers falsely use the Payconiq by Bancontact name and logo. Platforms for second-hand purchases are particularly popular for this purpose. Therefore, follow these golden rules for secure online payments.
How can you recognise phishing on second-hand platforms?
It's not always easy to spot phishing. However, there are some things you can look out for when (selling) items online on second-hand platforms.