FrontDesk Master payment gateway integration offers a cost-effective solution for online payments made in FrontDesk Master, Booking Engine and Online Check-in. Check the below transaction fees.
Europe
United States
The fees listed above apply to VISA, MAESTRO, and MASTERCARD standard debit card payments. However, it's crucial to note that fees can fluctuate due to varying conditions set by banks or card providers.
Key considerations impacting fees include:
Card Type: Standard VISA, MasterCard, or Maestro cards typically incur standard fees.
Card Category: Premium or commercial cards may carry higher transaction fees.
Credit vs Debit: Credit card transactions generally entail slightly higher fees compared to debit and prepaid cards.
Geographic Origin
- Europe
- Domestic transactions mean the merchant and the shopper are from the same country. The cheapest kind.
- Intra-regional transactions mean both the merchant and the shopper are based in the EEA. Mostly cheap.
- International, Cross-border or Inter-regional transactions are acquired in EU for shopper coming from other regions. More expensive.
- USA
- Domestic transactions mean the acquiring merchant and the shopper are from the US region.
- International, Cross-border or Inter-regional transactions are acquired in the US for shopper coming from other regions. More expensive.
Specific Platforms: Transactions involving Booking.com virtual cards tend to incur higher fees as they are classified as commercial cards.
Perfect condition for lower fees are:
- Standard debit or prepaid Visa, MasterCard or Maestro cards
- Payment made within the card's country of issue
- Domestic payments
- Standard user behaviour during the payment process
- No payment risk
For alternative payment methods, additional charges will include the card issuer and bank fees (as per the specific payment method outlined below), along with a 0.53% processing fee and a transaction fee of 0.17 EUR.
| Payment method | Payment method fee | Total fees |
American Express (AMEX) | 3.95% | 4.48% + 0.17 EUR |
| Discover | 3.95% | 4.48% + 0.17 EUR |
| Diners | 3.95% | 4.48% + 0.17 EUR |
| JCB | 3.75% | 4.27% + 0.17 EUR |
| UnionPay | 3% | 3.53% + 0.17 EUR |
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