Take the stress out of your admin with Bancontact
Managing your kids’ school bills or invoices from a utility provider no longer needs to be a time-consuming chore. Bancontact offers a variety of ways to settle your invoices instantly and with ease. By choosing the method that suits you best, you can keep your administration organised and up to date with just a few taps.
Receive and pay invoices directly in the Bancontact Pay app
For the ultimate convenience, you can receive your invoices digitally within the Bancontact Pay app. By activating this feature, invoices from participating billers – such as hospitals, schools, or utility providers like Luminus – will automatically appear in your app based on your verified contact details. When a new bill is matched to your app ID, you simply receive a notification, check the details, and tap to pay. All your history is stored in one place, with clear 'To Pay' and 'Paid' tabs to help you stay in control of your finances.
Scan a QR code on paper or screen
If you receive a traditional paper invoice or a digital PDF via email, look for the Bancontact QR code. By opening your Bancontact Pay or bank app and scanning the code, all the payment details – including the amount, recipient, and structured communication – are filled in automatically. This eliminates the risk of typing errors and speeds things up considerably.
Flexible online and card payments
When paying an invoice through a company web portal, you have the freedom to choose your preferred method at the checkout. You can opt for Bancontact Pay for speedy mobile payments via QR code or select Bancontact Card for payments with your card details. If you choose the latter, you simply enter your card details and use your card reader to securely authorise the transaction. This flexibility ensures that whether you are at your desk or on the move, you always have a reliable way to settle your accounts.
For even greater efficiency, some companies now offer Bancontact One Click. After authorising a payment once using your card and card reader or your Bancontact Pay or bank app, you can choose to save your card details securely for that specific shop. The next time an invoice arrives, you can settle it with a single click on their portal or app without needing to reach for your wallet or bank app again. It is a smart way to handle regular admin while keeping you in total control, as you still decide exactly when to trigger the payment.
Safe and secure invoice management
Paying a bill should be as secure as it is simple. Bancontact employs robust security measures to ensure that every company or service provider you pay receives the funds safely and that your personal data remains protected.
- By using QR codes or the Bancontact Pay in-app invoice feature, the payment details are pre-filled directly from the source. This prevents 'human error' and ensures your money is always sent to the correct, verified biller.
- Every invoice payment, whether mobile or card-based, requires a second layer of security. This means you must authorise the transaction using your secret pin, biometrics, or a card reader code before any money is moved.
- We work with specialised partners like POM to ensure that digital invoices are delivered securely. Your contact information is only used to match you with your invoices through encrypted systems, maintaining the highest levels of privacy.
- As soon as you confirm your payment, you receive an instant confirmation in your app or on your screen. This digital receipt provides immediate peace of mind that your obligation has been met.
