Bank-to-bank payments with instant settlement

Stop losing money to expensive card processing fees. Pay by Bank delivers 70% cost savings with instant bank-to-bank transfers that customers trust more than sharing card details.

Key Features

Why businesses choose Pay by Bank

Direct bank transfers powered by Open Banking. Lower costs, faster settlement, stronger security.

Save 70% on Processing Fees

Stop paying 2.9% + 30p per transaction. Pay by Bank costs just 0.5% flat rate + a fixed fee per transaction. For businesses processing high volumes, the savings are substantial.

Instant Settlement

No more waiting 2-3 business days for card settlement. Bank transfers settle instantly with real-time confirmation. Improve cash flow and eliminate payment delays.

Customers Trust Their Banks

Customers prefer direct bank payments over sharing card details. Increase conversion rates with a familiar, trusted banking experience they already know.

Bank-Grade Security Included

Customers authenticate using their own bank's multi-factor security. No sensitive payment data on your systems. PSD2 compliant by default.

All Major UK Banks

Connect with all major UK banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Santander, and more through secure Open Banking APIs.

No Chargebacks

Bank-authorised payments cannot be charged back. Eliminate chargeback fraud and the costs that come with it. Direct authentication means direct payment certainty.

Calculate Your Cost Savings

Traditional card processing2.9% + 30p per transaction
Pay by Bank processing0.5% flat rate + fixed fee
Monthly volume of GBP 50,000Saves GBP 900+ per month
Annual savingsGBP 10,800+

Pay by Bank Features

  • Instant bank-to-bank transfers via Open Banking
  • Connect with all major UK banks
  • Real-time payment confirmation and settlement
  • Recurring payments and subscription billing
  • Advanced fraud detection and prevention
  • Complete transaction reporting and analytics
  • PSD2 compliant with bank-grade security
  • Send payment links by email or SMS
How It Works

Secure bank payments in four simple steps

1

Create a payment request

Your business user creates the request for payment and sends it to your customer by email or SMS message. Setup takes just minutes with our simple interface.

2

Customer selects their bank

Your customer clicks the received link and selects their bank. The service opens their mobile banking app or desktop internet bank login page automatically.

3

Customer authenticates with their bank

The customer logs into their banking app using their existing credentials, verifying their identity. They see the payment request presented by their bank and confirm.

4

Instant bank transfer completes

Money transfer is initiated and your business receives the agreed payment instantly. Both parties receive real-time confirmation. No waiting, no uncertainty.

Paytia and Fena payment flow

See how Paytia integrates with Fena to deliver secure Open Banking payments from start to finish.

Paytia and Fena Open Banking payment flow diagram
See It In Action

Watch Pay by Bank demonstrations

See how customers securely authenticate and complete bank payments using their trusted banking apps on desktop and mobile.

Desktop Authentication

Customers using their desktop computer to identify themselves and verify payment requests inside their mobile banking app.

Desktop Authentication

Mobile Authentication

Customers using their mobile phone to identify themselves and verify payment requests inside their mobile banking app.

Mobile Authentication

Secure ID Verification with Paytia Fena

Both demonstrations show how customers authenticate using their existing bank security systems. No new passwords or payment details required -- customers use their trusted banking app for secure verification.

How the secure payment process works

Follow the 6-step process that ensures secure, bank-grade authentication using your customer's existing banking credentials.

1

Your business user creates the request for payment and sends it to your customer by email or SMS message

2

Your customer clicks the received link button in their email or mobile messages

3

The bank payment service takes over and opens the mobile banking app or desktop internet bank login page

4

Your customer logs into their banking app, verifying their identity

5

Your customer sees the request for payment presented by their bank and confirms they accept the payment request

6

Money transfer is initiated and your business receives the agreed payment instantly

Supported banks

Pay by Bank connects with all major UK banks via Open Banking APIs, covering over 95% of UK bank account holders.

Barclays

HSBC

Lloyds

NatWest

Santander

Nationwide

Halifax

TSB

Monzo

Starling

Revolut

Virgin Money

Open Banking and account-to-account payments

Open Banking Integration

Open Banking enables secure, regulated access to bank accounts through APIs. Paytia's Pay by Bank leverages Open Banking infrastructure to provide direct bank-to-bank payment capabilities that are faster, cheaper, and more secure than traditional card payments.

FCA-regulated and PSD2 compliant, Open Banking payments use the customer's existing bank security for authentication -- no new accounts, no stored card data, no risk of chargebacks.

Bank Transfer Processing

Unlike traditional bank transfers that require customers to manually enter sort codes and account numbers, Pay by Bank automates the entire process. Customers simply select their bank, authenticate, and confirm -- the payment details are pre-filled automatically.

This eliminates manual errors, reduces failed payments, and provides instant confirmation to both the business and customer.

Account-to-Account Payments

Account-to-account (A2A) payments bypass the card networks entirely, moving money directly between bank accounts. This eliminates interchange fees, scheme fees, and the risk of chargebacks that come with card-based payments.

For businesses processing high volumes, A2A payments can save tens of thousands of pounds annually compared to card processing.

Instant Payments

Pay by Bank uses the UK Faster Payments network to provide near-instant settlement. Unlike card payments that take 2-3 business days to settle, bank transfers complete within seconds.

This dramatically improves cash flow for businesses, reduces working capital requirements, and eliminates the uncertainty of pending settlements.

Solutions

Complete Pay by Bank solutions

Open Banking API Integration

Our Open Banking integration connects directly with all major UK banks to provide secure bank-to-bank transfers. The platform handles all authentication while maintaining PSD2 compliance.

  • Secure Open Banking API connections
  • Real-time bank transfer capabilities
  • Multi-bank payment platform support
  • Advanced Open Banking security features

Professional Bank Transfer Services

Complete bank transfer solution designed for businesses requiring secure direct payments. Our processor handles transactions efficiently with comprehensive banking services.

  • High-volume bank transfer capabilities
  • Secure direct payment systems
  • Professional bank transfer services
  • Enterprise banking solutions

Account-to-Account Payment Processing

Advanced account-to-account payment technology with comprehensive security measures. Our solution supports all major UK banks with full regulatory compliance.

  • PSD2-compliant A2A payments
  • Secure bank account verification
  • Instant account-to-account transfers
  • Real-time payment confirmation

Instant Payment Solutions

Full-service instant payment platform with integrated banking capabilities. Our services support businesses with complete direct transfer infrastructure.

  • Complete instant payment package
  • Secure bank authentication portal
  • Open Banking integration
  • Professional instant payment support

Direct Banking System Integration

Our direct banking system seamlessly integrates with existing business infrastructure to provide comprehensive bank transfer solutions. The system supports all major UK banks while maintaining PSD2 security and compliance standards.

Bank Authentication Portal

Secure bank authentication portal with real-time verification capabilities for trusted transactions.

Open Banking Solutions

Comprehensive Open Banking solutions supporting all major UK banks and building societies.

Instant Transfer Processing

Specialised instant transfer processing with secure bank-to-bank connectivity and real-time confirmation.

How It Works

How the secure payment process works

Three simple steps from initiation to confirmed payment.

1

Integrated Open Banking API

Paytia connects to all major UK banks through FCA-regulated Open Banking APIs. The payment request is generated and sent securely to the customer's bank.

2

Customer Authenticates with Bank

The customer authenticates using their own bank's multi-factor security -- biometrics, PIN, or secure app confirmation. No card details are shared or stored.

3

Instant Bank Transfer

Once authenticated, the payment transfers instantly from the customer's bank to yours. Real-time confirmation is provided to both parties with a unique reference.

Free Guide

Pay by Bank overview guide

Learn how to implement pay by bank solutions for your business with our comprehensive guide on Open Banking integration.

  • What are bank-to-bank payments and how they work
  • Zero data handling -- eliminate PCI compliance burden
  • Three payment methods: phone, online, and recurring
  • Cost comparisons and real business savings examples
  • Implementation steps and technical requirements
Request Your Free Guide

What you will learn

How Open Banking APIs connect to all UK banks

Understand the technical infrastructure behind secure bank-to-bank transfers.

Cost comparison: cards vs bank transfers

See real examples of the 50-70% savings businesses achieve with Pay by Bank.

Implementation timeline and requirements

From sign-up to live payments in days, with minimal technical effort required.

Bank Coverage

All major UK banks supported

Pay by Bank connects with every major UK bank through FCA-regulated Open Banking APIs. Your customers authenticate using their own trusted banking app.

Barclays

HSBC

Lloyds Banking Group

NatWest

Santander

Nationwide

Halifax

Monzo

Starling

Revolut

Plus 50+ additional UK banks and building societies via Open Banking

Use Cases

Who uses Pay by Bank?

E-Commerce

Online retailers offer Pay by Bank at checkout as a lower-cost, higher-trust alternative to card payments. Instant settlement improves cash flow.

Professional Services

Law firms, accountants, and consultants collect invoice payments via secure bank transfer links. No card handling, no chargebacks.

Property and Lettings

Landlords and letting agents collect rent, deposits, and service charges via direct bank transfer with instant confirmation.

Pay by bank transformed our customer experience. The direct bank transfers are instant and customers trust it more than sharing card details. We have reduced processing costs by 65% while increasing conversion rates.

Ian Hames -- Head of Sales, UK Retail Sales Company

50-70%

Lower fees vs cards

Instant

Settlement

Zero

Chargebacks

All

Major UK banks

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pay by Bank?
Pay by Bank is an Open Banking solution that enables instant, secure bank-to-bank transfers. Customers authenticate directly with their bank using familiar online banking credentials, then authorise the payment. No card details are needed, no chargebacks are possible, and funds settle instantly.
How much can I save compared to card payments?
Businesses typically save 50-70% on processing fees. Traditional card processing costs around 2.9% + 30p per transaction. Pay by Bank costs just 0.5% flat rate plus a fixed per-transaction fee. For a business processing GBP 50,000 monthly, that translates to over GBP 10,800 in annual savings.
Which banks are supported?
Pay by Bank supports all major UK banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Santander, Nationwide, and many more. Coverage extends to over 95% of UK bank account holders.
Is Pay by Bank secure?
Absolutely. Customers authenticate using their own bank's multi-factor security systems. No card numbers, no CVVs, no sensitive data passes through your systems. The service is FCA-regulated and PSD2 compliant by design.
Can I use Pay by Bank alongside card payments?
Yes. Pay by Bank works alongside your existing card payment channels. Offer it as an additional option to give customers more choice and reduce your overall processing costs.
How quickly can I get set up?
Setup is straightforward with our simple API integration. Connect to all major UK banks through our secure interface. Most businesses are up and running within a day.

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