Sofort migration

Learn how to migrate from Sofort to Direct Bank Transfer.

Unzer Direkt Überweisung / Unzer Direct Bank Transfer

Experience Seamless Payments with Unzer Direct Transfer

Unlock the power of direct bank transfers with Unzer’s innovative open banking technology. Our Unzer Direct Transfer solution allows your customers to initiate secure payments directly from their bank accounts using familiar credentials. With state-of-the-art authentication methods—such as one-time passwords (OTP), fingerprint, or facial recognition—your customers can enjoy a fast, secure, and hassle-free payment experience.

Why choose Unzer Direct Transfer?

Enhanced Security: Reduce payment fraud with two-factor authentication (2FA) that ensures only authorized users can complete transactions.
Higher Conversion Rates: Leverage the familiarity of bank transfers; since customers already have bank accounts, they are more likely to complete their purchases.
Wider Customer Reach: Access a broader audience by allowing all customers with a bank account to pay directly. There’s no need for them to have separate accounts with payment providers or to use credit/debit cards, making it easier for everyone to shop.
Effortless Integration: Our straightforward implementation process means you can add Unzer Direct Transfer to your existing payment systems without the need for complex contracts or third-party services.
Instant Fund Validation: Enjoy near-real-time validation of account balances, minimizing the risk of declined payments and ensuring reliable transactions.
Future-Proof Solution: As Sofort and Giropay phase out in 2024 & 2025, Unzer Direct Transfer offers a dependable alternative for seamless bank-to-bank transactions.
Custom Branding Options: With our white-label solution (currently in progress), you can personalize the payment experience with your brand’s logo, colors, and design elements.

Who is impacted

Everyone who is using Sofort. This payment method is now deprecated and no longer be accepted from 31.03.2025

What you need to do?

Follow our migration guide which will guide you through all details of interest, including the request for a test account if adjustments on your current implementation would be needed. Following this guide will enable you to switch fully to Direct Bank Transfer and benefit from this advanced technology.

At the end of the guide, you can request new credentials if needed

If any question remains unanswered, simply email us at support@unzer.com.