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Everything brands need to know about alternative payment methods

Go beyond traditional card and cash payments with these alternative payment methods.

September 12, 2024
 ·  8 minutes

In case you missed it: Alternative payment methods (APMs) are growing in popularity. 

In fact, digital wallets make up 50% of global online payment methods and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has an estimated transaction value of $442.62 billion in 2027. 

For businesses looking to increase conversion or expand globally, APMs can elevate your checkout experience — whether shoppers buy online or in-person. 

Discover the benefits of alternative payment methods, the most popular types, and how to accept them with a single platform solution

Table of contents:

  • What are alternative payment methods?

  • Benefits of alternative payment methods 

  • Types of alternative payment methods 

  • The most popular alternative payment methods around the world 

  • How to accept alternative payment methods

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