Migrate to Direct
Why migrate?
We strive to offer the best service possible for online transaction processing. Our legacy solution has served you well for the last two decades. But to remain first class in this business, we are gradually shifting our efforts to our Direct solution.
Therefore, to ensure you remain on top of the game, we strongly recommend making the switch as well. This does involve some efforts on your side. But – you will be well rewarded, as Direct
- Guarantees full technical support from our operations team in the future.
- Follows a "mobile first" approach for all our features.
- Is continuously enhanced with new tools, payment methods and features.
- Implements a state-of-the-art REST API
Legacy integration settings
You can continue using your existing live account for Direct. However, it will require some reconfiguration. To understand what you need to do, follow the legacy migration steps as described below.
Legacy migration steps
So where do you start?
Your journey with Direct begins with these basic steps:
- Creating a new test account from scratch
- Select your Direct integration method
- Start migration through SDKs or plugins
- Go live
Creating a new test account from scratch
We will start by creating a new account from scratch. This will allow you to:
Differentiate platforms
Make a clear distinction by channeling all upcoming transactions through a separate entity on our platform.
Run parallel
Run both your classical and Direct solution in parallel, so you can make the shift at your pacing.
Select your Direct integration method
Based on your legacy integration methods choose you are currently using. Refer to our dedicated guide to identify the legacy integration method you are currently using.
Comparison table - Legacy to Direct
This table will help you pick the right one. Follow the respective link to learn more about the integration method:
Hosted payment page |
Hosted Checkout PageRedirect your customers from your checkout page to our platform for entering sensitive payment data. |
Flexcheckout |
Hosted Tokenization PageInclude an iFrame payment form hosted on our safe environment in your checkout page for entering sensitive payment data. |
Directlink |
Server-to-serverSend credit card data directly from your server to our platform. |
e-Terminal (Virtual terminal) |
New integration options
These are Direct-specific features and a key reasons to migrate if you want easier integration methods. From no code solutions to native mobile solutions.
Pay-by-link
Use our no-code solution to create payment links with just a few clicks.
Integration für Mobilgeräte
Develop state-of-the-art mobile apps with our Client SDK.
Are you all set? Then let us explain how you can build your integration.
Start migration through SDKs or plugins
Once you have chosen your Direct integration method(s), you can create the necessary infrastructure in your system. Direct offers various options to link your webshop software to our platform. Regardless of your current on your setup, either our plugins or Software Development Kits (SDKs) will prove highly useful and convenient:
Use our Plugins
The ideal short cut: Install one of our plugins you can use in parallel with the legacy version, providing a seamless link between your webshop and our platform.
By effectively wrapping our RESTful API, these plugins save you time on writing code and make integration quick and easy.
Jump right to the respective guide and get it up and running!
Use our SDKs
Use our Server SDKs to seamlessly connect your server environment to the Ingenico Direct platform's Server API. These SDKs simplify the API's functionality with easy-to-use platform-specific objects.
Create Custom Integrations
Freeing you from any possible dependency, all our REST API endpoints are also directly accessible via a specific authentication process.
Go live
Use your existing live account – no need to create a new one! But make sure to transfer your Direct test account's settings to your live account.
Depending on the integration method you have selected, differences apply. Refer to the dedicated integration method migration guides to learn what to do:
- Migrate to Hosted Checkout Page
- Migrate to Hosted Tokenization Page
- Migrate to Server-to-server
- Migrate to e-Terminal
You're all set, now what? Start enjoying all the advantages of Direct!
- Effective fraud prevention modules.
- Manifold advanced features.
- Best practices guide lines.