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TWINT is Switzerland’s leading mobile payment app, used by millions of Swiss consumers for everyday purchases. It’s automatically enabled for all Swiss stores.
TWINT

How It Works

When a customer selects TWINT at checkout:
  1. Customer chooses TWINT as their payment method
  2. They’re prompted to open the TWINT app on their phone
  3. The payment request appears in their app
  4. Customer confirms with their TWINT PIN or biometrics
  5. Payment is completed and order is placed
The entire process takes just a few seconds.

Why TWINT Matters in Switzerland

StatDetail
5+ million usersOver half of Switzerland’s population uses TWINT
TrustedBacked by major Swiss banks
FastNo card details to enter - just confirm in the app
PreferredMany Swiss customers prefer TWINT over card payments
If you’re operating in Switzerland, TWINT is essential. Swiss customers expect to see it as a payment option.

Availability

RegionCurrency
SwitzerlandCHF

Enabling TWINT

TWINT is automatically enabled for all Swiss stores. There’s nothing you need to do - it will appear as a payment option for customers in Switzerland once your store is set up.
If TWINT isn’t appearing at checkout for your Swiss store, contact support to verify your store’s region settings.

Customer Experience

TWINT provides a seamless mobile payment experience:
  • No card details required - Customers pay directly from their bank account via the app
  • Instant confirmation - Payments are confirmed in real-time
  • Familiar interface - Swiss customers already use TWINT for peer-to-peer payments, parking, and retail

Learn More

Visit TWINT to learn more about Switzerland’s favourite payment app.