PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider

One platform for cards and PayPal.

SwissPay.ai is a PayPal-managed payment facilitator. We board and underwrite US and Canadian merchants in-house on PayPal rails, so you do not need your own PayPal account. Card and PayPal-wallet processing built for subscriptions, trials and rebills, settled in USD to your bank on T+2.

Boarded and underwritten in-house · No separate PayPal account · Card and PayPal-wallet vaulting · T+2 USD settlement

PCI L1
Service Provider
In-house
Boarded and underwritten
T+2
USD settlement to your bank
Cards + PayPal
Wallet vaulting for subscriptions

Connected to the networks you already trust

PayPal VISA Mastercard American Express Discover PCI DSS
The full risk spectrum

One integration, boarded on PayPal rails.

Mainstream processors often decline or freeze subscription and high-risk-adjacent categories. SwissPay is a PayPal-managed payment facilitator, so we board and underwrite you in-house on PayPal rails. No separate PayPal account needed.

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Processed on PayPal rails · Card and PayPal-wallet payments on PayPal, one of the most established payment networks online.
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Strong approvals on PayPal rails · Subscription and high-risk-adjacent categories boarded and underwritten in-house.
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One integration · A REST API, hosted checkout, and Shopify and WooCommerce plugins.
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Fraud and dispute tools · 3-D Secure 2 where required, real-time fraud scoring, and chargeback and PayPal dispute handling with automated evidence submission.
On PayPal rails ● Live
Cards
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
On PayPal rails
PayPal wallet
PayPal wallet checkout
On PayPal rails
PayPal Pay Later
Pay in 4, Pay Monthly
On PayPal rails
Every payment
processed on PayPal rails
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Industries we serve

From everyday commerce to supported high-risk verticals.

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Low

E-commerce, Any Platform

Selling on Shopify, WooCommerce or your own stack? Bring it, plug SwissPay in and start processing.

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Medium

Subscriptions & Rebills

Health and wellness subscriptions and trials with recurring billing built in.

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High

iGaming & Betting

Casino, sports betting, lottery and fantasy, on PayPal rails.

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High

Crypto & Web3

Cryptocurrency and digital assets, with fiat payments on PayPal rails.

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High

Telehealth & GLP-1

Prescription programs via telehealth with a licensed compounding or retail pharmacy.

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High

Supplements & Beauty

Nutraceuticals, skincare and beauty on subscription or trial.

How it works

Apply once. We review you in-house.

One application, reviewed and underwritten in-house. If approved, one integration on PayPal rails gives you card and PayPal-wallet processing without a separate PayPal account.

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Apply once

A single online application captures your business and risk profile.

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We review you in-house

SwissPay underwrites your business in-house and, if approved, connects you on PayPal rails, with no separate PayPal account needed.

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Go live

Integrate via Shopify or WooCommerce plugin, REST API, or hosted checkout, and settle USD to your bank on T+2.

Accepted methods Visa Mastercard Amex Discover PayPal PayPal Pay Later
Security & compliance

PCI DSS Level 1, independently assessed.

Every transaction runs through PCI DSS Level 1 infrastructure with tokenization and real-time fraud scoring, plus 3-D Secure 2 where required. Card data stays in SwissPay's PCI DSS Level 1 vault, which can reduce your own PCI scope.

PCI DSS L1
Service Provider
3-D Secure 2
Where required
AOC 2026
Independently audited
FINTRAC
MSB registration in progress
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Tokenized vault
Card details are stored in our tokenized vault inside the PCI DSS Level 1 environment; your systems keep only a token.
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Real-time fraud scoring
Real-time fraud scoring using address (AVS), device and risk signals.
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Chargeback and dispute handling
Chargeback and PayPal dispute handling with automated evidence submission.
Built for developers

One API. Card and PayPal-wallet.

A rich REST API, hosted checkout, and Shopify and WooCommerce plugins. Integrate once on PayPal rails for card and PayPal-wallet payments.

✓ Rich REST API
✓ Hosted checkout
✓ Shopify plugin
✓ WooCommerce plugin
create-payment.sh
# Card and PayPal-wallet on PayPal rails
curl -X POST https://app.swisspay.ai/api/v1/payments \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"amount": 4200, "currency": "USD", "reference": "order_1001"}'
# → processed on PayPal rails
{
  "id": "pay_01H...",
  "status": "succeeded",
  "amount": 4200,
  "currency": "USD"
}
Partner program

Refer or resell SwissPay.

Agents, resellers and referral partners: bring US and Canadian merchants to SwissPay, and we board and underwrite them in-house on PayPal rails. Partner terms are agreed with SwissPay when you join.

Referral
Agents, resellers and partners
In-house
Boarding and underwriting
PCI L1
Service Provider
US and CA
Merchants you can refer
SwissPay.ai at a glance

What is SwissPay.ai?

SwissPay.ai is a PayPal-managed payment facilitator operated by MintAds Inc. in Toronto. It boards and underwrites US and Canadian merchants in-house on PayPal rails, including subscription and high-risk-adjacent businesses. Merchants accept cards and the PayPal wallet without their own PayPal account, with dispute handling and T+2 settlement to their own bank.

Last reviewed: 14 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is SwissPay.ai the same company as SwissPay.ch?
No. SwissPay.ai is operated by MintAds Inc. in Toronto, Canada, and serves US and Canadian merchants. It is not affiliated with SwissPay.ch SA / SmartWall (Lausanne), or with other apps and companies that use the SwissPay name.
Do I need my own PayPal account to use SwissPay.ai?
No. SwissPay is a PayPal-managed payment facilitator, so it reviews and underwrites you in-house on PayPal rails. You accept cards and the PayPal wallet without opening or maintaining your own PayPal account. See taking PayPal without a PayPal account.
Which businesses can SwissPay.ai board?
SwissPay boards US and Canadian merchants in nutraceuticals and supplements, subscriptions and rebills, telehealth, crypto and digital assets, iGaming, and skincare and beauty. It also serves standard retail, digital goods and SaaS. Every application is underwritten, so approval is not guaranteed. See high-risk merchant accounts.
How and when do merchants get paid?
Card and PayPal-wallet payments are processed on PayPal rails. Funds settle T+2 in USD to the merchant's own bank account.
Is SwissPay.ai PCI compliant?
Yes. SwissPay.ai is a PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider under PCI DSS v4.0.1, with a 2026 Attestation of Compliance. Card data is tokenized in its vault, with 3-D Secure 2 where required and real-time fraud scoring. See PCI compliance.
Does SwissPay.ai work with Shopify and WooCommerce?
Yes. Merchants connect through the SwissPay Shopify plugin, the WooCommerce plugin, the REST API or hosted checkout. On Shopify, SwissPay works as a third-party payment provider instead of, or alongside, Shopify Payments. See the high-risk gateway for Shopify.
Can I resell or refer SwissPay.ai?
Yes. Agents, resellers and referral partners can refer or resell SwissPay to US and Canadian merchants, with partner terms agreed when they join. See the partner program or send a partner inquiry.
How do I apply for a SwissPay.ai merchant account?
Fill in the application on this page with your business details, website and monthly volume. SwissPay reviews and underwrites your application in-house. Questions first? Contact the team, or browse our payment guides.

Ready to take card and PayPal payments?

Apply online. SwissPay reviews and underwrites your business in-house.

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Application received.

Thanks. Your application is in, and SwissPay will be in touch by email.

Merchant account application

Tell us about your business. We review and underwrite you in-house on PayPal rails.

Partner application

Refer or resell SwissPay to US and Canadian merchants. We review and underwrite each one in-house.

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