Aviation & Luftfahrt

Optimised Payment Processes for Flight Operators

High Transaction Costs. Chargeback Risks. Regulatory Hurdles.

Payment processing in the aviation industry is complex – burdened by high processing fees, chargeback risks, and strict regulatory requirements in every market.

Brainpay revolutionises your payment management. A single integration connects you to 500+ PSPs, 200+ payment methods and 180+ currencies.

500+ PSPs
200+ Payment Methods
180+ Currencies

What you gain as an aviation customer
with brainpay

Lower cost per transaction

Smart routing across 500+ PSPs can reduce costs by up to 40% compared with a single-PSP setup.

Higher acceptance rates

Smart routing across 500+ PSPs delivers acceptance rates from 75% upward. Each transaction is routed to the acquirer that performs best for your profile.

Fewer chargebacks on card-not-present sales

3D Secure 2, device fingerprinting and user trust scores flag suspicious transactions before authorisation.

One integration, not a PSP stack

A single REST API connects you to the entire PSP network. No separate integration per acquirer.

More Flexibility & Efficiency
through our Payment Orchestration Platform

Instead of relying on a single payment provider, brainpay uses a Payment Orchestration Platform – a central solution that intelligently connects different payment service providers and payment methods.

What does this mean for you as a brainpay partner?

You get a flexible and scalable payment infrastructure that adapts dynamically to your business requirements.

You can integrate additional payment methods effortlessly and reach new customer groups.

Your payments become more efficient, secure and cost-effective – with intelligent payment flow management for maximum savings.

Thanks to seamless ERP and CRM system integration, you always have full visibility across all transactions.

With brainpay, you orchestrate your entire payment process – simply, automated and optimised for the aviation industry.

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Our services for aviation

What we do in practice when your booking engine sends us a transaction.

Integrate every payment method

Cards, local APMs, e-wallets, bank transfers, BNPL, direct debit. 200+ methods in 180+ currencies.

Smart routing

Each transaction is routed to the right acquirer. Local providers reduce fees; automated routing to the highest success rate lifts conversion.

Fraud prevention

3D Secure 2 (PSD2 standard) plus device fingerprinting and user trust scores from the brainpay platform. Real-time detection of suspicious bookings and transactions.

Reporting & analytics

Real-time dashboards, consolidated acquirer data, exports for ERP and CRM systems.

PCI-DSS Level 1 PAN vault

Secure card vaulting at the highest compliance level. Reduces your own PCI-DSS scope and protects sensitive card data centrally.

Tokenisation & saved profiles

Frequent flyers and business travellers store preferred payment methods (cards, IBAN, wallets) securely. Seamless self-service bookings, add-ons and schedule changes without re-entering details.

One API for every acquirer

With a single API you unify all payment integrations, standardise transaction data across payment methods and scale into new markets with ease.

Advantages for Flight Operators and Agents

More Bookings & Revenue

Higher acceptance rates through intelligent routing increase your booking conversion and unlock new payment methods for international travellers.

Lower Costs

Optimised fee structures and dynamic routing to lower-cost PSPs reduce your transaction costs sustainably.

Maximum Security

Advanced fraud prevention & risk management.

Flexible & Scalable Solution

Our modular infrastructure adapts to your growth – from regional flight operators to international airline groups.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about aviation payment processing? Our team knows the industry from years of practical experience.

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75%+

Acceptance rates across the entire PSP network

Through our payment orchestration, you can offer 200+ payment methods in 180+ currencies: credit and debit cards, local APMs, e-wallets, bank transfers, BNPL and direct debit. Smart Routing automatically selects the best-performing PSP per transaction from our network of 500+ acquirers.

Aviation is a card-not-present and high-cancellation industry. We combine 3D Secure 2, Device Fingerprinting, User Trust Scores and rule-based fraud filters to flag suspicious transactions before authorisation. The routing logic additionally directs traffic to the acquirer with the best dispute rate for your transaction profile.

Yes. You can settle in 180+ currencies, route each transaction per currency corridor to the optimal acquirer, and offer Dynamic Currency Conversion at checkout where appropriate. Settlement runs consolidated. Your finance team gets one reconciliation file instead of twelve.

A single REST API connects you to the entire PSP network. No per-acquirer integration. We support hosted checkout, server-to-server and SDK integrations for native iOS and Android booking apps. Typical go-live: weeks, not quarters, depending on your existing checkout architecture.

The payment infrastructure is PCI-DSS Level 1 and ISO 27001 certified. Processing runs GDPR-compliant. Strong Customer Authentication (PSD2 / 3DS2) is active by default for European traffic.

Take the Next Step.
With brainpay to the Optimal Payment Infrastructure!

Take advantage of a modern payment orchestration platform and bring your payment processes to the next level. brainpay offers airlines and travel agencies a solution tailored to your business!

Lower cost per transaction through smart routing and use of local providers
Acceptance rates from 75% across the entire PSP network
Reduce card-not-present chargebacks with 3DS2 + device fingerprinting
Localised payment methods in 180+ currencies through a single API integration
Consolidated reporting across all acquirers in one reconciliation file

Set the course for the future now – Fasten your seatbelt and take off with brainpay!

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Why Act Now?

Increasing Competition

More and more airlines and travel agencies are adopting innovative payment solutions like Open Banking, Apple & Google Pay. Those who do not keep up will lose market share.

Growing Customer Expectations

Travellers expect fast, secure and convenient payment processes. A poor payment experience leads to drop-offs and dissatisfied customers.

Market Growth & Rising Transaction Volumes

The travel and aviation industry is booming – but with rising transactions come fraud risks and operational challenges. Without a scalable payment solution, you fall behind.

Cost and Margin Pressure

High transaction fees, inefficient payment flows and costly chargebacks eat into profit margins. Intelligent payment orchestration reduces costs and increases earnings.

Regulatory Requirements & Security

Global and regional regulations (e.g. PSD2, PCI-DSS) are becoming increasingly strict. Those who do not adapt in time risk penalties and payment restrictions.

Contact

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30 minutes is enough to quantify savings potential per transaction.

Email

info@brainpay.de

Address

Brainwerk Consulting Ltd.
360 Business Centre, 6 Aphrodite Street, Nicosia
1060, Cyprus

Business Hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00
Technical Support Available 24/7

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