BMW selects allpago for e-commerce credit card verification in Brazil

Latin America payment specialist to support new BMW Motorrad e-commerce platform

Berlin, 12 October 2017: allpago, the leading payment service provider in Latin America, today announced that it has been selected by BMW to support its expanding e-commerce activities in Brazil.

BMW will use allpago’s state-of-the-art payment gateway to connect with credit card acquirers in Brazil and verify transactions made on its www.bmw-motorrad.com.br website, a new e-commerce platform that enables customers in Brazil to select, configure and order new BMW motorcycles online.

allpago will provide real-time authorization for Brazilian real credit card transactions, a critical part of BMW’s online payment verification and fraud prevention procedures. allpago will undertake a series of checks to identify the location of transactions, verify that credit card details provided are valid, current and associated with the legitimate holder, and establish if funds are available to complete the purchase with BMW.

BMW Motorrad, comments: “BMW is committed to expanding its use of e-commerce as a sales channel across Latin America so that more customers can choose to buy a BMW and get the motorcycle that is perfect for them. allpago’s local knowledge, state-of-the-art technology and simple integration allow us to connect easily with our customers in Brazil, streamline our payment experience and help meet crucial risk management and regulatory requirements.”

Philipp Bock, founder & CEO of allpago, comments: “Brazil is an exciting e-commerce market for global merchants and we are delighted to be supporting BMW with its expanding online operations there. The flexibility of our payment platform means we can tailor our services to clients’ growing requirements, providing bespoke services such as card verification as well as a complete end-to-end payment solution as and when they are required.”

allpago provides all relevant local payment methods alongside industry-leading levels of security and integrated risk management systems to help merchants improve conversion rates, boost revenues and run compliant e-commerce operations in Latin America.

About allpago

allpago is a leading payment service provider for Latin America, enabling e-commerce merchants and payment providers to accept all relevant local payment methods through a single platform and API. allpago’s state-of-the-art technology and regulatory knowledge are used by merchants including Art.com, BMW, Getty Images, McAfee, Paylogic, Symantec and Teamviewer to maximize conversion rates and ensure compliant transactions with customers in Latin America, and as a ‘last mile’ payment interface by leading payment companies around the world such as Zuora, ACI Worldwide and Wirecard.

The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group (www.bmwgroup.com) is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 31 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.