About Us

Who we are

Our mission is to provide merchants with seamless, user-friendly payment solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Alternative Payments, a brand of 2000Charge Inc., has been at the forefront of alternative payment solutions since 1999. With over two decades of industry experience, we have redefined the interaction between businesses and consumers in the payment landscape.

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Global

Infrastructure

Local

Payment Solutions

We offer an expansive payment infrastructure designed to help e-commerce businesses maximize conversions and revenue from international traffic.

Our extensive portfolio includes a range of localized payment solutions that cater to diverse consumer preferences worldwide. Many of our products were pioneers in the online payment market, setting the standard for innovation in the industry.

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With strategic offices in both

Europe and the United States

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We are uniquely positioned to support merchants on a global scale, providing the local expertise and resources necessary to enhance their payment processes and expand their reach.

Our focus remains on high-growth, payment-related, and internet-related services, ensuring a streamlined checkout experience for international consumers.

Our journey throughout

the years

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Founded

Our founders launched their first e-commerce website, setting the stage for future innovations in online payments.

Our founders launched their first e-commerce website, setting the stage for future innovations in online payments.
1995

Founded

Payments became fully automated, marking the operational success of several e-commerce stores.

Payments became fully automated, marking the operational success of several e-commerce stores.
1997

Founded

The company was officially founded in the USA, pioneering the concept of “alternative payments” long before it became a mainstream term. This enabled US e-commerce businesses to expand internationally and accept payments beyond credit cards.

The company was officially founded in the USA, pioneering the concept of “alternative payments” long before it became a mainstream term. This enabled US e-commerce businesses to expand internationally and accept payments beyond credit cards.
1999

Founded

Expanded operations to Germany by offering Direct Debit services, introducing recurring bank debit solutions.

Expanded operations to Germany by offering Direct Debit services, introducing recurring bank debit solutions.
2000

Founded

Acquired EuroDebit, an e-commerce provider, further strengthening our foothold in European payment processing.

Acquired EuroDebit, an e-commerce provider, further strengthening our foothold in European payment processing.
2001

Founded

Expanded into the Netherlands and Austria with a product called EU-Debit, catering to localized payment needs.

Expanded into the Netherlands and Austria with a product called EU-Debit, catering to localized payment needs.
2002

Founded

PCI Level 1 Certification, Launched DirectPay EU

PCI Level 1 Certification, Launched DirectPay EU
2003

Founded

Introduced phone payments to our platform, offering even more flexibility to our clients.

Introduced phone payments to our platform, offering even more flexibility to our clients.
2004

Founded

Added DirectPay US, diversifying our alternative payment options.

Added DirectPay US, diversifying our alternative payment options.
2005

Founded

Expanded into Asia by adding payment options for Korea, China, and the Philippines, addressing the growing demand for cross-border transactions.

Expanded into Asia by adding payment options for Korea, China, and the Philippines, addressing the growing demand for cross-border transactions.
2006

Founded

Introduced iDEAL, a prominent online payment method in the Netherlands, to our portfolio.

Introduced iDEAL, a prominent online payment method in the Netherlands, to our portfolio.
2007

Founded

Became the first company to globally support the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), established by the European Union to streamline cross-border euro transactions.

Became the first company to globally support the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), established by the European Union to streamline cross-border euro transactions.
2008

Founded

Launched the popular GOKart Grand Prix at various trade shows—a fun event that showcases our balance of hard work and play.

Launched the popular GOKart Grand Prix at various trade shows—a fun event that showcases our balance of hard work and play.
2009

Founded

Added Giropay, a leading German online payment method, further enhancing our European payment solutions.

Added Giropay, a leading German online payment method, further enhancing our European payment solutions.
2010

Founded

Released the innovative Smart Button—a one-click solution offering multiple payment options with Geo-IP-based language and payment detection to optimize conversion rates.

Released the innovative Smart Button—a one-click solution offering multiple payment options with Geo-IP-based language and payment detection to optimize conversion rates.
2011

Founded

Expanded our payment offerings by integrating Sofort Überweisung and QIWI, enhancing our services for both European and Russian markets. Launched DirectPayMax, a fully automated bank transfer system developed in-house, designed to streamline transactions for merchants in the USA and Europe.

Expanded our payment offerings by integrating Sofort Überweisung and QIWI, enhancing our services for both European and Russian markets. Launched DirectPayMax, a fully automated bank transfer system developed in-house, designed to streamline transactions for merchants in the USA and Europe.
2012

Founded

Received our European Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, allowing us to issue and manage electronic money across the continent.

Received our European Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, allowing us to issue and manage electronic money across the continent.
2014

Founded

Achieved a major milestone with the acquisition of our Bank Identifier Code (BIC), enabling us to issue IBANs for international payments.

Achieved a major milestone with the acquisition of our Bank Identifier Code (BIC), enabling us to issue IBANs for international payments.
2015

Founded

Launched an innovative payment widget to enhance checkout flexibility for merchants. Formed a strategic partnership with Limelight CRM, streamlining customer relationship management for e-commerce clients.

Launched an innovative payment widget to enhance checkout flexibility for merchants. Formed a strategic partnership with Limelight CRM, streamlining customer relationship management for e-commerce clients.
2016

Founded

Introduced shopping cart solutions to integrate with popular platforms such as Magento, OpenCart, and OsCommerce, providing merchants with easy access to alternative payment methods.

Introduced shopping cart solutions to integrate with popular platforms such as Magento, OpenCart, and OsCommerce, providing merchants with easy access to alternative payment methods.
2017

Founded

Achieved a significant milestone by becoming the number one payment processor in Europe, solidifying our position as a leader in the alternative payments sector. Additionally, we reached the largest SEPA debit transaction volume in Europe.

Achieved a significant milestone by becoming the number one payment processor in Europe, solidifying our position as a leader in the alternative payments sector. Additionally, we reached the largest SEPA debit transaction volume in Europe.
2018

Founded

Launched a comprehensive API for developers, facilitating easy integration of Alternative Payments’ solutions into various e-commerce platforms. Focused on enhancing security measures for online transactions in response to rising cyber threats.

Launched a comprehensive API for developers, facilitating easy integration of Alternative Payments’ solutions into various e-commerce platforms. Focused on enhancing security measures for online transactions in response to rising cyber threats.
2020

Founded

Integrated Trustly, offering instant bank transfers to our merchants. This addition allows for seamless transactions and increased conversion rates by providing a familiar payment method for customers.

Integrated Trustly, offering instant bank transfers to our merchants. This addition allows for seamless transactions and increased conversion rates by providing a familiar payment method for customers.
2022

Founded

Relaunched DirectPayMax as DPMax, now fully operational with PSD2 automation, enhancing both payment and authentication capabilities. Expansion to Brazil with PIX.

Relaunched DirectPayMax as DPMax, now fully operational with PSD2 automation, enhancing both payment and authentication capabilities. Expansion to Brazil with PIX.
2024

Our journey throughout

the years

Founded

1995

Our founders launched their first e-commerce website, setting the stage for future innovations in online payments.

Our founders launched their first e-commerce website, setting the stage for future innovations in online payments.
1997

Payments became fully automated, marking the operational success of several e-commerce stores.

Payments became fully automated, marking the operational success of several e-commerce stores.
1999

The company was officially founded in the USA, pioneering the concept of “alternative payments” long before it became a mainstream term. This enabled US e-commerce businesses to expand internationally and accept payments beyond credit cards.

The company was officially founded in the USA, pioneering the concept of “alternative payments” long before it became a mainstream term. This enabled US e-commerce businesses to expand internationally and accept payments beyond credit cards.
2000

Expanded operations to Germany by offering Direct Debit services, introducing recurring bank debit solutions.

Expanded operations to Germany by offering Direct Debit services, introducing recurring bank debit solutions.
2001

Acquired EuroDebit, an e-commerce provider, further strengthening our foothold in European payment processing.

Acquired EuroDebit, an e-commerce provider, further strengthening our foothold in European payment processing.
2002

Expanded into the Netherlands and Austria with a product called EU-Debit, catering to localized payment needs.

Expanded into the Netherlands and Austria with a product called EU-Debit, catering to localized payment needs.
2003

PCI Level 1 Certification, Launched DirectPay EU

PCI Level 1 Certification, Launched DirectPay EU
2004

Introduced phone payments to our platform, offering even more flexibility to our clients.

Introduced phone payments to our platform, offering even more flexibility to our clients.
2005

Added DirectPay US, diversifying our alternative payment options.

Added DirectPay US, diversifying our alternative payment options.
2006

Expanded into Asia by adding payment options for Korea, China, and the Philippines, addressing the growing demand for cross-border transactions.

Expanded into Asia by adding payment options for Korea, China, and the Philippines, addressing the growing demand for cross-border transactions.
2007

Introduced iDEAL, a prominent online payment method in the Netherlands, to our portfolio.

Introduced iDEAL, a prominent online payment method in the Netherlands, to our portfolio.
2008

Became the first company to globally support the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), established by the European Union to streamline cross-border euro transactions.

Became the first company to globally support the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), established by the European Union to streamline cross-border euro transactions.
2009

Launched the popular GOKart Grand Prix at various trade shows—a fun event that showcases our balance of hard work and play.

Launched the popular GOKart Grand Prix at various trade shows—a fun event that showcases our balance of hard work and play.
2010

Added Giropay, a leading German online payment method, further enhancing our European payment solutions.

Added Giropay, a leading German online payment method, further enhancing our European payment solutions.
2011

Released the innovative Smart Button—a one-click solution offering multiple payment options with Geo-IP-based language and payment detection to optimize conversion rates.

Released the innovative Smart Button—a one-click solution offering multiple payment options with Geo-IP-based language and payment detection to optimize conversion rates.
2012

Expanded our payment offerings by integrating Sofort Überweisung and QIWI, enhancing our services for both European and Russian markets. Launched DirectPayMax, a fully automated bank transfer system developed in-house, designed to streamline transactions for merchants in the USA and Europe.

Expanded our payment offerings by integrating Sofort Überweisung and QIWI, enhancing our services for both European and Russian markets. Launched DirectPayMax, a fully automated bank transfer system developed in-house, designed to streamline transactions for merchants in the USA and Europe.
2014

Received our European Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, allowing us to issue and manage electronic money across the continent.

Received our European Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, allowing us to issue and manage electronic money across the continent.
2015

Achieved a major milestone with the acquisition of our Bank Identifier Code (BIC), enabling us to issue IBANs for international payments.

Achieved a major milestone with the acquisition of our Bank Identifier Code (BIC), enabling us to issue IBANs for international payments.
2016

Launched an innovative payment widget to enhance checkout flexibility for merchants. Formed a strategic partnership with Limelight CRM, streamlining customer relationship management for e-commerce clients.

Launched an innovative payment widget to enhance checkout flexibility for merchants. Formed a strategic partnership with Limelight CRM, streamlining customer relationship management for e-commerce clients.
2017

Introduced shopping cart solutions to integrate with popular platforms such as Magento, OpenCart, and OsCommerce, providing merchants with easy access to alternative payment methods.

Introduced shopping cart solutions to integrate with popular platforms such as Magento, OpenCart, and OsCommerce, providing merchants with easy access to alternative payment methods.
2018

Achieved a significant milestone by becoming the number one payment processor in Europe, solidifying our position as a leader in the alternative payments sector. Additionally, we reached the largest SEPA debit transaction volume in Europe.

Achieved a significant milestone by becoming the number one payment processor in Europe, solidifying our position as a leader in the alternative payments sector. Additionally, we reached the largest SEPA debit transaction volume in Europe.
2020

Launched a comprehensive API for developers, facilitating easy integration of Alternative Payments’ solutions into various e-commerce platforms. Focused on enhancing security measures for online transactions in response to rising cyber threats.

Launched a comprehensive API for developers, facilitating easy integration of Alternative Payments’ solutions into various e-commerce platforms. Focused on enhancing security measures for online transactions in response to rising cyber threats.
2022

Integrated Trustly, offering instant bank transfers to our merchants. This addition allows for seamless transactions and increased conversion rates by providing a familiar payment method for customers.

Integrated Trustly, offering instant bank transfers to our merchants. This addition allows for seamless transactions and increased conversion rates by providing a familiar payment method for customers.
2024

Relaunched DirectPayMax as DPMax, now fully operational with PSD2 automation, enhancing both payment and authentication capabilities. Expansion to Brazil with PIX.

Relaunched DirectPayMax as DPMax, now fully operational with PSD2 automation, enhancing both payment and authentication capabilities. Expansion to Brazil with PIX.

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