February 2024 Recap

2 months ago by Johannes Norrbacka

The February 2024 update for Ping Payments introduced new payment methods with multi-currency support, direct fund transfers to Liquidity Accounts, customizable PDF invoice generation, UI enhancements for KYC processes, and expanded support for Norwegian and Danish merchants, alongside the option for custom payout references.

Payments API Enhancements

New Payment Methods Added

Neonomics Payment Method introduced with support for multiple currencies (SEK, NOK, DKK, EUR), providing a wide range of banking options for payers in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark. The method pis and provider neonomics facilitate seamless transactions with customizable parameters for an optimized payment experience.

Neonomics Payment Method Parameters

Parameter	Description
`cancel_url`	URL to which the user is directed if the payer cancels the payment
`client_name`	The name that will be visible on the redirect buttons
`country`	Determines which banks are available for the payer (SE, FI, NO, DK)
`fail_url`	URL to which the user is directed if the payment fails
`language`	The language of the checkout (SV, EN, DA, NB, FI)
`success_url`	URL to which the user is directed at the end of a successful payment

Vipps MobilePay Payment Method now available, leveraging the checkout experience for enhanced user engagement. This method supports Vipps in NOK and Mobile Pay in DKK and EUR.

Vipps MobilePay Payment Method Parameters

Parameter	Description
`payment_description`	Description of the payment
`return_url`	URL to return to after payment completion or cancellation
`prefill_customer`	Prefills customer information if available

Liquidity Accounts can now receive funds

LiquidityAccount as Recipients: Direct fund transfers to the Liquidity Account post-settlement are now supported, offering an alternative to traditional merchant payouts.

LiquidityAccount Parameter

Parameter	Description
`liquidity_account_id`	Specified on the order_item in order_items on payments

Custom PDF Invoice Generation: Businesses can now create customized PDF invoices using the Ping deposit payment method.

PDF Invoice Parameters

Parameter	Description
`customer`	Contains city, name, postal_code, street_address
`locale`	Currently only sv-SE
`rows`	List containing amount, article_number, description, quantity, vat_rate
`supplier`	Contains image_url, name
`text_fields`	Contains headline, sub_texts

Improvements

Customizable KYC Merchant AIS Endpoint: The user interface for the KYC Merchant AIS endpoint has been updated for better customization.

KYC Merchant AIS Customization Parameters

Parameter	Description
`background_color`	Background color of the page
`form_background_color`	Background color for the form
`primary`	Primary color, used for buttons and accents

Enhanced Transaction History Callback: Detailed transaction history is now included in the AIS status callback.

Transaction History Parameters

Parameter	Description
`amount`	The amount of the transaction
`booking_date`	Booking date of the transaction, format: YYYY-MM-DD
`purpose_code`	Purpose code of the transaction
`remittance_information`	Structured or unstructured remittance information
`type`	Type of transaction ('credit' or 'debit')
`value_date`	Date funds were credited/debited, format: YYYY-MM-DD

New countries supported for Merchants

Expanded support for Norwegian persons and Danish organizations, enhancing the KYC process for a wider user base.

Operational Payout Updates

Custom Payout References: Custom payout references can now be configured upon request, offering greater flexibility in payout management.