Planet expands TWINT acceptance for Swiss merchants across stores and ecommerce

Planet, a global provider of payments and software for retail and hospitality, is making it even easier for people in Switzerland to pay online or in store by expanding its merchant offering to support TWINT, the country’s most widely used mobile payment method. 

For merchants, that means a simpler way to offer TWINT across both online and in-store sales through one provider, while giving customers a payment method they already know and use widely. 

TWINT has more than 6 million users in Switzerland and processed 901 million transactions in 2025.

The expansion builds on the broader relationship between Planet and TWINT, with support from PPRO, a leading local payments platform that connects Planet to TWINT. Through the partnership, local payment choice can be brought more easily into the services merchants and consumers use across retail and hospitality.

In retail, that sits alongside Planet’s Tax Free services, order management and point-of-sale tools. In hospitality, it helps connect payments more closely with property management and booking systems.

Adding TWINT online will also strengthen Planet’s offering for parking and mobility businesses where the payment method is already widely used.

Planet already has a strong presence in Switzerland through Datatrans, its ecommerce payments platform; its Tax Free and terminal payments business; and Rebag, its hospitality software business. Merchants are supported by Planet’s local-language teams based in Zurich.

Aleksander Leicht, Senior Vice President, General Manager Ecommerce and Mobility Payments, Planet, says: “Adding TWINT across our Swiss offering, online and in person, is an important step for Planet in a market where local payment choice matters. It builds on the position we already have in Switzerland through Datatrans and Rebag, and helps us support retailers, hoteliers, restaurateurs and mobility operators with payments and software that reflect how Swiss consumers want to pay.”

Markus Kilb, Chief Executive Officer at TWINT, says: “TWINT has become an integral part of everyday payments for millions of people in Switzerland, whether in-store or online. Expanding our collaboration with strong partners like Planet is key to further broadening acceptance across all channels. By enabling merchants to integrate TWINT seamlessly into their existing payment setup, we are making it even easier for businesses to meet customer expectations and offer a convenient, secure, and locally preferred payment experience.”

Eelco Dettingmeijer, Chief Commercial Officer at PPRO, says: "Our collaboration with Planet is a great example of how PPRO’s local payments infrastructure underpins global commerce. By bridging the connection between Planet and TWINT, we are removing the friction of integrating local payment methods, enabling Swiss merchants to seamlessly offer the country’s most popular mobile payment method."

¹ Source: TWINT press release, 17 February 2026, reporting more than 6 million users and 901 million transactions in 2025.

About Planet 
Planet is a leading global provider of multiple award-winning integrated technology and payments solutions for retail, hospitality, mobility and unattended customers. We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and Tax Free solutions every minute of every day. Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time. Founded over 35 years ago, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets. For more information, visit weareplanet.com

About TWINT 
Make convenient and secure payments with TWINT using your smartphone: pay at the cash register in supermarkets, in online shops, when shopping at farm shops, on public transport, when parking, or when transferring money to your friends. With more than 6 million active users, TWINT is the leading payment method in Switzerland. TWINT AG belongs to BCV (Banque Cantonale Vaudoise), PostFinance, Raiffeisen, UBS, Zürcher Kantonalbank as well as SIX and Worldline.

About PPRO
PPRO offers a leading local payments platform that helps payment service providers (PSPs) and merchants grow their businesses by letting their customers pay local. With a single connection, PPRO activates, accepts, and manages local payments, giving businesses access to consumers in some of the world’s largest ecommerce markets. Trusted for its expertise, technology, and support by world-leading brands such as Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, PPRO allows businesses to build once and connect to a global network of local payment options. PPRO helps businesses navigate the complexities of international ecommerce, enhance their customer experience, and streamline access to local payments.