# Planet

> Planet is a leading global provider of integrated payments, software and Tax Free solutions for retail, hospitality and travel businesses. Founded in 1985, Planet connects payments and software through a single partnership, operating in 120+ markets with 800,000+ merchants worldwide.

Planet offers flexible Payments, Software and Tax Free solutions built around customer needs. The company serves retailers, hotels, restaurants, travel businesses and payment handlers, helping them accept payments anywhere, streamline operations and generate revenue from international customers.

## Key facts

- Founded: 1985
- Employees: 2,500+
- Markets: 120+
- Merchants: 800,000+
- Bank partners: 100+
- Supported currencies: 150+
- Website: https://www.weareplanet.com

## Products

### Payments
- [Accept Payments (overview)](https://www.weareplanet.com/payments): Single global partner for online, in-person and on-the-go payments across multiple currencies.
- [Online Payments](https://www.weareplanet.com/online-payments): Accept payments on websites, mobile apps or via secure payment links.
- [In-Person Payments](https://www.weareplanet.com/in-person-payments): POS solutions for indoor, outdoor and mobile commerce.
- [Token Vault (PCI Proxy)](https://www.weareplanet.com/pci-proxy): Tokenise sensitive payment data and share tokens securely across multiple processors.
- [Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC)](https://www.weareplanet.com/dcc): Localised checkout experience for international customers; a revenue-generating tool for merchants.
- [Multi-Currency Pricing](https://www.weareplanet.com/multi-currency-pricing): Localise the browsing experience for international shoppers.
- [Payment Methods](https://www.weareplanet.com/payment-methods): Full range of payment options supported at checkout.

### Software for Hospitality
- [Property Management System (PMS)](https://www.weareplanet.com/hotel-pms): End-to-end hotel operations management — reservations, check-in, housekeeping, billing — on a single secure platform.
- [Hotel Booking Engine](https://www.weareplanet.com/hotel-booking-engine): Direct booking engine integrated with the PMS.
- [Hospitality Network](https://www.weareplanet.com/hotel-networking): Enterprise Wi-Fi, in-room entertainment and fully managed hotel infrastructure.

### Software for Retail
- [Order Management System (OMS)](https://www.weareplanet.com/order-management-system): Fulfil online orders efficiently from physical stores.

### Tax Free
- [Tax Free Issuing (VAT Refund)](https://www.weareplanet.com/vat-refund): Issue Tax Free / VAT refund forms at scale for international shoppers.
- [Shopper Journey](https://taxfree.weareplanet.com/shopper-journey): Near real-time VAT refund tracking for shoppers.
- [Track My Refund](https://taxfree.weareplanet.com/track-my-refund): Self-service portal for shoppers to track their VAT refund status.

## Solutions by industry

- [Retail](https://www.weareplanet.com/retail): Integrated payments, Tax Free and OMS for luxury and mainstream retailers.
- [Hospitality](https://www.weareplanet.com/hospitality): Payments and software for hotels, bars, restaurants and quick-service outlets.
- [Travel](https://www.weareplanet.com/travel): Payment processing for parking, airlines, train operators and EV charging networks.

## Company

- [About Planet](https://www.weareplanet.com/about): Company overview, vision, history and who Planet serves.
- [Newsroom](https://www.weareplanet.com/news): Press releases, media resources and company news.
- [Careers](https://www.weareplanet.com/careers): Job opportunities across 70+ markets.
- [Partners](https://www.weareplanet.com/partners): Technology and distribution partners.
- [Events](https://www.weareplanet.com/events): Global industry events where Planet participates.
- [Support](https://www.weareplanet.com/support): Local support contacts by country.
- [Contact](https://www.weareplanet.com/contact): General enquiries and sales contact form.
- [Legal](https://www.weareplanet.com/legal): Legal notices and policies.
- [Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://www.weareplanet.com/legal/vulnerability-disclosure-program): Responsible disclosure policy for security researchers.

## Resources

- [Blog](https://www.weareplanet.com/blog): Industry insights, trends and product updates.
- [Customer Stories](https://www.weareplanet.com/case-studies): Case studies from merchants using Planet solutions.
- [Guides & Reports](https://www.weareplanet.com/ebooks): E-books and industry research reports.
- [Customer Resources Library](https://www.weareplanet.com/customer-resources-library): Support documentation and resources for existing customers.
- [Planet eCampus](https://ecampus.weareplanet.com/local/coursecatalogue/index.php?categoryid=4): Training courses on Planet products.

## Languages

Available in: English, Español, Français, Italiano, Deutsch.