OKPAY - Revision history

Ggty at 12:51, 28 February 2017

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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://www.okpay.com OKPAY] website		* [http://www.okpay.com OKPAY] website
	* [https://~~www~~.okpay.com/en/~~developers~~/~~interfaces/index~~.html OKPAY ~~HTTPS~~ API]		* [https://dev.okpay.com/en/guides/payments-automation.html OKPAY API Payment Automation]
	* [https://~~www~~.okpay.com/en/~~developers~~/ipn/index.html OKPAY IPN]		* [https://dev.okpay.com/en/manual/ipn/index.html OKPAY IPN]
	* [https://www.okpay.com/en/services/accept-payments/index.html OKPAY Accepting Payments]		* [https://www.okpay.com/en/services/accept-payments/index.html OKPAY Accepting Payments]
	* [https://~~www~~.okpay.com/en/~~developers~~/index.html OKPAY Integration]		* [https://dev.okpay.com/en/guides/index.html OKPAY Integration]
	* [https://~~www~~.okpay.com/en~~/developers~~/shop-systems/index.html OKPAY Shopping carts and Applications Store]		* [https://dev.okpay.com/en/shop-systems/index.html OKPAY Shopping carts and Applications Store]

	==References==		==References==

Ggty at 11:54, 28 February 2017

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	==Distinctive features==		==Distinctive features==
	*Payment gateway with a set of checkout features. Including payments, recurring billing and preapproved payments <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/business/fees/ Business options]</ref>		*Payment gateway with a set of checkout features. Including payments, recurring billing and preapproved payments <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/business/fees/ Business options]</ref>
	*Global payouts supporting payment cards, electronic, bank and cash transfer		*Global payouts supporting payment cards, electronic, bank and cash transfer <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/business/payouts/ Payouts]</ref>
	*Payment processing for every popular platform within a single API integration		*Payment processing for every popular platform within a single API integration <ref>[https://dev.okpay.eu/en/shop-systems/index.html Shop Systems]</ref>
	*21+ supported languages and world currencies		*21+ supported languages and world currencies <ref>[https://dev.okpay.eu/en/manual/references/currency-codes.html Currencies]</ref>
	*Client verification service and other partnership opportunities <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/business/client-verification/ Cleint verification]</ref>		*Client verification service and other partnership opportunities <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/business/client-verification/ Cleint verification]</ref>

Ggty at 11:32, 27 February 2017

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	OKPAY is an international [[eWallet]] money transfer and payment service provider. It allows users and merchants to deposit and withdraw funds using a wide range of available options, including bank transfers, transfers from other payment systems or money transfer services, OKPAY MasterСard, and more. <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/ OKPAY website]</ref> <br />		OKPAY is an international [[eWallet]] money transfer and payment service provider. It allows users and merchants to deposit and withdraw funds using a wide range of available options, including bank transfers, transfers from other payment systems or money transfer services, OKPAY MasterСard, and more. <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/ OKPAY website]</ref> <br />
	The system has user verification as a protection mechanism against money laundering and fraud. It imposes restrictions on non-verified accounts such as financial services availability, transfer limits, etc.<br />		The system has user verification as a protection mechanism against money laundering and fraud. It imposes restrictions on non-verified accounts such as financial services availability, transfer limits, etc.<br />


	== History ==		== History ==
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	==Distinctive features==		==Distinctive features==
	*Payment gateway with a ~~rich~~ set of checkout features. ~~including~~ payments, recurring billing and preapproved payments		*Payment gateway with a set of checkout features. Including payments, recurring billing and preapproved payments <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/business/fees/ Business options]</ref>
	*Global payouts supporting payment cards, electronic, bank and cash transfer		*Global payouts supporting payment cards, electronic, bank and cash transfer
	*Payment processing for every popular platform within a single API integration		*Payment processing for every popular platform within a single API integration
	*21+ supported languages and world currencies		*21+ supported languages and world currencies
	*Client verification service and other partnership opportunities		*Client verification service and other partnership opportunities <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/business/client-verification/ Cleint verification]</ref>

	==Supported payment options and currencies==		==Supported payment options and currencies==
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	Supported currencies:<br />		Supported currencies:<br />
	USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF, CZK, AUD, CAD, JPY, NOK, SEK, DKK, HRK, HUF, NZD, PLN, RON, TRY, ZAR, HKD, CNY		USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF, CZK, AUD, CAD, JPY, NOK, SEK, DKK, HRK, HUF, NZD, PLN, RON, TRY, ZAR, HKD, CNY



	==Supported e-commerce software==		==Supported e-commerce software==
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	==Bitcoin support==		==Bitcoin support==
	The system used to fully support Bitcoin transactions. But this situation changed in October 2016, when the company was relicensed by the Central Bank of Cyprus. OKPAY had to follow a new set of rules and regulations which did not allow for the use of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. This is why it is not recommended to use OKPAY for bitcoin and other cryptocurrency transfers. It is not uncommon for OKPAY to block accounts associated with bitcoin transfers.		The system used to fully support Bitcoin transactions. But this situation changed in October 2016, when the company was relicensed by the Central Bank of Cyprus. OKPAY had to follow a new set of rules and regulations which did not allow for the use of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. This is why it is not recommended to use OKPAY for bitcoin and other cryptocurrency transfers. It is not uncommon for OKPAY to block accounts associated with bitcoin transfers.


	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Payment methods]]		* [[Payment methods]]


	==External links==		==External links==
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	* [https://www.okpay.com/en/developers/index.html OKPAY Integration]		* [https://www.okpay.com/en/developers/index.html OKPAY Integration]
	* [https://www.okpay.com/en/developers/shop-systems/index.html OKPAY Shopping carts and Applications Store]		* [https://www.okpay.com/en/developers/shop-systems/index.html OKPAY Shopping carts and Applications Store]
	* [https://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/okpay/ Buy Bitcoins using OKPay on LocalBitcoins]
	* [https://localbitcoins.com/sell-bitcoins-online/okpay/ Buy Bitcoins using OKPay on LocalBitcoins]
	* [https://github.com/botsofbitcoin/local-bitcoins-api OKPay trading bot for LocalBitcoins]


	==References==		==References==

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Privacy and Security

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	*User verification requires users to prove that they are who they claim to be by providing scanned copies of their real documents, such as passports, driving licenses, etc. Unless a user’s account is verified, they have limited options when it comes to using their account.		*User verification requires users to prove that they are who they claim to be by providing scanned copies of their real documents, such as passports, driving licenses, etc. Unless a user’s account is verified, they have limited options when it comes to using their account.
	*In order to prevent illegal financial activity and to comply with appropriate AML policies, verified users have to fill out personal questionnaires on financial activity that are used to track where funds originate from.		*In order to prevent illegal financial activity and to comply with appropriate AML policies, verified users have to fill out personal questionnaires on financial activity that are used to track where funds originate from.
	*Besides the above-mentioned methods, OKPAY employs automatic fraud monitoring service in real time ~~which routinely monitors~~ all suspicious and unusual activities within the system.		*Besides the above-mentioned methods, OKPAY employs automatic fraud monitoring service which routinely monitors in real time all suspicious and unusual activities within the system.

	==Bitcoin support==		==Bitcoin support==

Ggty at 11:24, 27 February 2017

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	==Fees==		==Fees==
	Internal transaction fee for transferring money between OKPAY users is always the same: 0.5% with a maximum of 2.99 EUR. This allows for an convenient and relatively cheap cross-border payments. The transaction charge can be either paid by the sender or deducted from the payment amount on the receiver’s end. <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/business/fees/ General OKPAY fees]</ref~~> </br~~>		Internal transaction fee for transferring money between OKPAY users is always the same: 0.5% with a maximum of 2.99 EUR. This allows for an convenient and relatively cheap cross-border payments. The transaction charge can be either paid by the sender or deducted from the payment amount on the receiver’s end. <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/business/fees/ General OKPAY fees]</ref>

	==Privacy and Security==		==Privacy and Security==

Ggty at 11:22, 27 February 2017

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Buying bitcoins]]
	* [[Selling bitcoins]]
	* [[Payment methods]]		* [[Payment methods]]

Ggty at 11:21, 27 February 2017

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-OKPAY is an international [[eWallet]] service and a shopping cart interface / payment processing service.<br />
+OKPAY is an international [[eWallet]] money transfer and payment service provider. It allows users and merchants to deposit and withdraw funds using a wide range of available options, including bank transfers, transfers from other payment systems or money transfer services, OKPAY MasterСard, and more. <ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/ OKPAY website]</ref> <br />
 == History ==
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 * Dec 2010 - company has won online awards organized by the Australian forum on the Internet earnings CashFindForum.com in both nominations: «The best Payment System of 2010» & «The best Upcoming Project of 2010».
 * Jan 2011 - Alliance of UWCFS & OKPAY<ref>[http://www.uwcfs.com/en/news/press-release/3 Alliance of UWCFS & OKPAY]</ref>
 * Jan 2012 - OKPAY ® trademark registered in the European Union
 * Oct 2016 - Aquired Central Bank of Cyprus' license, now is a EU regulated company.<ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/company/news/we-are-becoming-a-eu-regulated-company/ Central Bank of Cyprus license]</ref>
-==Software==
+==Supported payment options and currencies==
 OKPAY provides software plugins or modules compatible with the following ECommerce shopping carts:
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 *Zen-Cart
-==Supported currencies==
+==Bitcoin support==
-USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF, CZK, AUD, CAD, JPY, NOK, SEK, DKK, HRK, HUF, NZD, PLN, RON, TRY, ZAR, HKD, CNY
+The system used to fully support Bitcoin transactions. But this situation changed in October 2016, when the company was relicensed by the Central Bank of Cyprus. OKPAY had to follow a new set of rules and regulations which did not allow for the use of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. This is why it is not recommended to use OKPAY for bitcoin and other cryptocurrency transfers. It is not uncommon for OKPAY to block accounts associated with bitcoin transfers.

Ggty at 11:58, 23 February 2017

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	* Exchange partners <br />		* Exchange partners <br />

	In ~~2017~~ due to obtaining Central Bank of Cyprus' license, OKPAY ~~will stop~~ working with Bitcoin and accounts using any crypto-currencies will be closed according to the company's Terms of Service.		In 2016 due to obtaining Central Bank of Cyprus' license, OKPAY have stoped working with Bitcoin and accounts using any crypto-currencies will be closed according to the company's Terms of Service.

	== History ==		== History ==

Ggty at 11:47, 23 February 2017

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	OKPAY is an international [[eWallet]] service and a shopping cart interface / payment processing service.<br />		OKPAY is an international [[eWallet]] service and a shopping cart interface / payment processing service.<br />

	~~OKPAY offers a direct Bitcoin deposit feature which allows users to use Bitcoin crypto-currency as a funding option.<br />~~
	~~Users convert Bitcoin to USD/EUR/etc. currency.<br />~~
	Merchants accept Bitcoin crypto-currency payments with OKPAY on their website without special settings and software. Received payments are automatically exchanged to USD/EUR/etc. on eWallet.<ref>[https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/2012/07/cashu-liberty-reserve-and-okpay-step-aside-for-vpn-sales-bitcoin-rules/ CashU, Liberty Reserve, and OKPay Step Aside]</ref><ref>[http://www.thebitcointrader.com/2013/01/a-second-look-at-okpay-bitcoins-largest.html#comment-form A Second Look at OKPAY - Bitcoin's Largest Payment Processor]</ref><br />
	Users and Merchants can withdraw money anyway, including OKPAY Mastercard debit card.<ref>[http://www.eprfinancialnews.com/2012/04/26/okpaycom-introducing-virtual-prepaid-mastercard/ OKPAY.com Introducing Virtual Prepaid MasterCard]</ref> <br />		Users and Merchants can withdraw money anyway, including OKPAY Mastercard debit card.<ref>[http://www.eprfinancialnews.com/2012/04/26/okpaycom-introducing-virtual-prepaid-mastercard/ OKPAY.com Introducing Virtual Prepaid MasterCard]</ref> <br />
	OKPAY System is working with some of the major BTC stock exchanges (i.e. BTC-E, Exmo). Therefore, customers can exchange BTC not only in OKPAY but also via other exchanges as well as withdraw it after using OKPAY.<br /> <br />		OKPAY System is working with some of the major BTC stock exchanges (i.e. BTC-E, Exmo). Therefore, customers can exchange BTC not only in OKPAY but also via other exchanges as well as withdraw it after using OKPAY.<br /> <br />

	OKPAY offers the following methods of ~~Bitcoin~~ cashing: <ref>[http://www.johnchow.com/okpay-processes-your-electronic-currency-payments-too/ OKPAY Review]</ref>		OKPAY offers the following methods of cashing: <ref>[http://www.johnchow.com/okpay-processes-your-electronic-currency-payments-too/ OKPAY Review]</ref>
	* Bank wire transfers		* Bank wire transfers
	* OKPAY debit cards		* OKPAY debit cards
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	* Electronic Currencies		* Electronic Currencies
	* Exchange partners <br />		* Exchange partners <br />

			In 2017 due to obtaining Central Bank of Cyprus' license, OKPAY will stop working with Bitcoin and accounts using any crypto-currencies will be closed according to the company's Terms of Service.

	== History ==		== History ==

Ggty at 16:04, 3 November 2016

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	* Nov 2011 - OKPAY Company officially supporting Bitcoin e-currency deposits <ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmatonis/2012/05/07/bitcoin-funded-debit-cards/ Bitcoin Funded Debit Cards]</ref>		* Nov 2011 - OKPAY Company officially supporting Bitcoin e-currency deposits <ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmatonis/2012/05/07/bitcoin-funded-debit-cards/ Bitcoin Funded Debit Cards]</ref>
	* Jan 2012 - OKPAY ® trademark registered in the European Union		* Jan 2012 - OKPAY ® trademark registered in the European Union
	* Oct 2016 - Aquired Central Bank of Cyprus' license, now is a EU regulated company.		* Oct 2016 - Aquired Central Bank of Cyprus' license, now is a EU regulated company.<ref>[https://www.okpay.com/en/company/news/we-are-becoming-a-eu-regulated-company/ Central Bank of Cyprus license]</ref>