Complete Guide to Tebex Payment Methods

Why Payment Options Matter

Studies show that 70% of customers abandon carts if their preferred payment method isn't available. Offering multiple options directly increases your conversion rate.

Available Payment Methods

Credit/Debit Cards

Visa

Mastercard

American Express

Discover

Pros: Universal acceptance, instant processing Cons: Some younger players don't have cards

PayPal

The most popular alternative payment method globally.

Pros: Trusted brand, buyer protection, no card needed Cons: Fees can be higher, occasional holds

Paysafecard

Prepaid vouchers available at retail stores.

Pros: No bank account needed, anonymous, popular with young players Cons: Limited regions, voucher fees

Regional Methods

Tebex supports country-specific options:

iDEAL (Netherlands)

Sofort (Germany)

Bancontact (Belgium)

And many more

Cryptocurrency

Some plans support crypto payments:

Bitcoin

Ethereum

Other major coins

Pros: Appeal to crypto users, lower fees Cons: Price volatility, complexity

Setting Up Payment Methods

In Tebex Dashboard

Go to Payments > Payment Methods

Enable desired methods

Configure settings for each

Test with small purchases

Recommended Configuration

For most game servers:

✅ Credit/Debit Cards (essential)

✅ PayPal (essential)

✅ Paysafecard (if your audience is younger)

✅ Regional methods (for your top countries)

Payment Method Strategy

Know Your Audience

Analyze your traffic sources:

US/UK → Cards + PayPal dominate

Europe → Local methods important

Younger demographic → Paysafecard valuable

Display Prominently

Show accepted payment methods:

Footer icons

Checkout page

Product pages

FAQ section

Test Everything

After enabling, test:

Complete purchases with each method

Verify receipts

Check for errors

Test on mobile

Reducing Payment Friction

Trust Signals

Display on checkout:

Security badges

"Secure payment" messaging

Payment provider logos

SSL certificate indicator

Clear Pricing

Avoid surprises:

Show total before checkout

Include any fees upfront

Display currency clearly

Show VAT/tax when applicable

Guest Checkout

Don't force account creation:

Allow guest purchases

Offer optional account creation after

Save cart for returning visitors

Handling Payment Issues

Declined Payments

Common causes:

Insufficient funds

Bank security flags

Incorrect details

Regional restrictions

Solution: Provide clear error messages and suggest alternatives.

Chargebacks

Minimize risk:

Clear product descriptions

Easy refund process

Quick support response

Delivery confirmation

Fraud Prevention

Tebex includes fraud protection:

Address verification

IP analysis

Pattern detection

Manual review options

Optimizing for Conversion

A/B Test Payment Order

Try different arrangements:

Most popular first

Alphabetical

By region

By fee (lower first)

Mobile Optimization

Ensure payment forms:

Auto-format card numbers

Use appropriate keyboards

Support digital wallets

Have large tap targets

Recovery Emails

Set up abandoned cart emails:

Remind of items left

Offer help if issues

Consider incentives

Analytics and Reporting

Track these metrics:
• Payment method distribution
• Conversion by method
• Failed payment rate
• Average order by method

Use this data to:
• Identify problems
• Optimize flow
• Decide on new methods
• Plan promotions

Conclusion

The right payment mix depends on your audience. Start with essentials (cards + PayPal), add methods based on your traffic, and continuously optimize based on data.

A professional store theme also builds payment trust. Check out our themes with built-in trust signals and optimized checkout experiences.