> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://storekit.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bancontact

> Accept Bancontact payments in storekit, the most popular payment method in Belgium used by over 80% of consumers. Supports both card and Bancontact mobile app.

Bancontact is Belgium's national payment scheme, used by over 80% of Belgian consumers. storekit supports both Bancontact card payments and the Bancontact mobile app flow.

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  <img src="https://checkoutshopper-live.adyen.com/checkoutshopper/images/logos/bcmc.svg" alt="Bancontact" width="120" />
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## Payment Methods

### Bancontact Card

Customers can pay using their Bancontact co-branded debit card. These cards display both the Bancontact logo and a Maestro or Visa logo, and are issued by all Belgian banks.

* Customer enters their card details at checkout
* Payment is processed directly from their bank account
* Instant confirmation

### Bancontact Mobile (Payconiq)

Customers can also pay using the Bancontact app on their phone:

1. Customer selects Bancontact at checkout
2. They scan a QR code or receive a push notification
3. They confirm the payment in the Bancontact app using their PIN or biometrics
4. Payment is confirmed in real-time

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  The mobile flow is increasingly popular in Belgium, especially for younger customers. It's fast, secure, and doesn't require entering any card details.
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## Why Bancontact Matters in Belgium

| Stat                  | Detail                                                 |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **80%+ adoption**     | The dominant payment method for Belgian consumers      |
| **17+ million cards** | More Bancontact cards than people in Belgium           |
| **Trusted**           | Backed by all major Belgian banks                      |
| **Low cost**          | Lower transaction fees than international card schemes |

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  If you're operating in Belgium, Bancontact is essential. Belgian customers expect to see it as a payment option and often prefer it over Visa or Mastercard.
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## Availability

| Region  | Currency |
| ------- | -------- |
| Belgium | EUR      |

## Enabling Bancontact

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  **Bancontact is automatically enabled for all Belgian stores.** There's nothing you need to do - it will appear as a payment option for customers in Belgium once your store is set up.
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If Bancontact isn't appearing at checkout for your Belgian store, [contact support](/getting-started/contact-support) to verify your store's region settings.

## Customer Experience

Bancontact provides a seamless payment experience for Belgian customers:

* **Familiar** - The payment method they use every day
* **Fast** - Card or mobile payments complete in seconds
* **Secure** - Strong authentication via PIN or biometrics
* **No extra accounts** - Works with their existing bank account

## Learn More

Visit [Bancontact](https://www.bancontact.com/en) to learn more about Belgium's national payment scheme.