No more multiple contracts, no more complications
With 1pay.ch you manage every payment from a single platform.
Sign up in 5 minutes. Verified in 1 day. Ready to get paid.
and over 20 more methods
CHF 0.-monthly fee on Starter
CHF 25.- / monthterminal with SIM included
What do you need 1pay.ch for?
Pick your case: we show you how you get paid, what you need and what it costs.
Not sure what you need? Find the right solution in 5 questions →
Associations and non-profits
Donations, membership fees, event takings
Shops and retailers
Get paid at the till without costly terminals
Restaurants and bars
The bill at the table, deposits on bookings
Makers and producers
Your market till, wherever you are
Freelancers and services
Fees paid right away, deposits on appointments
Online shop
TWINT at checkout, fewer abandoned carts
Private people
Get paid even without a company
All solutions
Compare the use cases and find yours
From TWINT to credit cards, from Apple Pay to crypto: activate only the methods you need.
No lock-in, no surprises.
The payment solution tailored to your business
E-commerce, local shop, association or market stall: 1pay.ch adapts to every sector.
Choose the payment methods you need, combine them as you like and give your customers the payment experience they expect.
More customers and more sales, thanks to the many features included
POS terminal
Get paid anywhere, even on the move
Portable terminals with or without printer. Accept cards, TWINT, wallets and crypto, even as a private person.
Tap to Pay
Your smartphone becomes a terminal
Accept contactless payments wherever you are. No extra hardware needed, your smartphone is enough.
QR payments
The customer scans. You get paid.
Create QR codes for fixed or open amounts. Perfect for easy payments at markets, events and in store.
Payment links
Send a link. Receive the payment.
No complicated invoices: share a link by email, WhatsApp or SMS and the customer pays in an instant.
E-commerce integration
Connect your shop in a few clicks
Integrate 1pay.ch with WooCommerce, Shopify and the main platforms. Your customers pay the way they like, you get paid without worries.
Donations
Collect donations without a website
Create a donation form in minutes. One-off or recurring donations, with every payment method.
Start free with Starter
The Starter plan is right for occasional transactions or a small volume.
For regular transactions and larger volumes, a paid plan pays off, from CHF 15.- / month.
Ready to get paid in 3 steps
1. Sign up
Enter your email and business name. No documents required.
Time needed: less than 5 minutes
2. Get verified
Complete the verification with your details. Fast and without red tape.
Time needed: about 30 minutes
3. Get paid
Activate the payment methods you want and start receiving payments right away.
Right after signing up you get access to the test version with every feature.
To start receiving real payments, complete the account verification: it is simple and is usually confirmed within one business day.
From our blog: guides and tips for your payments
Accepting PostFinance Pay in your online shop: a guide for SMEs
Returns and refunds in your online shop: what Swiss law says and what to put in your terms
Year-end donations: how to prepare your December campaign in 4 weeks
Frequently asked questions
1pay.ch is designed for SMEs of every size, associations, makers and private people. Even without a registered company you can sign up and start selling.
You can use 1pay.ch in many ways:
- E-commerce: add 1pay.ch to your online shop easily and directly, thanks to the WooCommerce integration (other integrations on request).
- Payments on site: let your customers pay in your shop by QR code, as a simple alternative to the classic terminal.
- On the move: accept payments when travelling, delivering, at events or at your market stall.
- By email or phone: send your customers a payment link or a pre-authorisation.
- Donations: receive donations easily, online and offline.
- Payment pages: if you do not have an online shop, create a simple shop to sell your products, services or subscriptions.
Sign-up takes two simple steps:
- First you create your account with your email and business name,
- Then you complete the verification with your business details and the required documents.
It all takes a few minutes and verification usually happens within 1 business day.
Sign-up is completely free, with no activation costs.
You can choose the Starter plan (free forever) or try the Small plan free for 30 days. When the trial ends, decide whether to move to a paid plan or stay on Starter.
Transactions are grouped and paid into your bank account.
By default, payouts are weekly, but you can ask for monthly payouts or, for high volumes, daily ones.
You can also set different accounts for different currencies (e.g. CHF and EUR).
Cost per payout: CHF 0.50.
You receive an email notification for every transaction. In the dashboard you can see the full history, filter by status, amount or date, and export the data as CSV, XLSX or XML.
At year end a statement is generated automatically.
Standard fees are shown in the price list.
Some cards (business, international) and payment methods (AMEX, Alipay) may carry surcharges.
After signing up you will find the complete, up-to-date overview in your account.
We offer the following discounts:
- Non-profit associations: a special "Nonprofit" plan with favourable terms for every recognised non-profit organisation.
- Start-ups: 25% off the subscription for start-ups registered in the commercial register for less than 3 years.
- High monthly revenue: from CHF 50'000.- / month you can ask for preferential terms.
- Long-term subscription: get a discount on the subscription fee with an annual (20%), two-year (30%) or three-year (40%) plan.
If you have any questions, contact us: we will be happy to find the right solution for you.
No software to install. 1pay.ch runs entirely in the browser: all you need is an internet connection and your login details to manage everything from any device.
No. 1pay.ch is designed to be used by anyone, without technical skills.
You set up the shop, choose the payment methods and start selling, all from one platform, without developers.
And if you need help, our local support is always there for you.
Yes, payment terminals are also available to private customers, not only to SMEs. Use them to accept payments quickly, simply and securely on any occasion (e.g. at the market, a flea market, private sales, etc.).
Yes, 1pay.ch payment terminals are a great alternative to SumUp.
Compared with SumUp, 1pay.ch offers:
- No up-front cost (CHF 25.-/month, SIM card included)
- More payment methods (TWINT, crypto, wallets)
- Usable by SMEs and private people
- Fixed and portable terminals
- Quick sign-up, no red tape
Two payment terminals are currently available:
- Nexgo N86: the larger, complete terminal, mainly for fixed use on site (its battery also allows mobile use), with receipt printer, Wi-Fi, built-in SIM and charging base.
- Nexgo N6: a more compact and lighter terminal without receipt printer, very well suited to payments on the move.
More terminal models will be available soon.
