Integration Options

Overview

Acquired provides a diverse array of integration methods, each offering distinct levels of integration effort. These options vary from a no-code integration, a pre-built integration, to developing your own UI for complete control over your checkout experience.

Payment Links (no-code)

Payment Links are the simplest way to get a unique checkout page in front of customers through the channel of your choice. Without the need for an integration to a digital checkout journey, payment links get delivered to customers with minimal effort or fuss - this is truly a "no-code payment integration".

Effort: Lowest

PCI compliance: PCI DSS SAQ-A, this is the easiest level of PCI compliance to complete with minimal questions.

Features:

• No development required
• Deliver payment links via SMS, email or a channel of your choice
• Customisation of your checkout page, with the use of Hosted Checkout
• Supports all of our payment methods: Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Pay by Bank

Checkout our guides if this integration option is the right fit for you.

Hosted Checkout

Acquired's Hosted Checkout solution is a pre-built checkout page that is loaded as a full page redirect. Customers will transition from your website to an Acquired "hosted" site, where they can enter their card details or select another payment method.

Effort: Low

PCI compliance: PCI DSS SAQ-A, this is the easiest level of PCI compliance to complete with minimal questions.

Features

• Single integration effort for all payment methods
• Supports all of our payment methods: Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Pay by Bank
• Customisable to match your brand's look and feel

If you feel that this integration option is right for you, go to our Hosted Checkout guides for more information.

Components

This solution comprises a collection of pre-built UI components supported by a Javascript SDK. When utilising this integration method, sensitive cardholder data is directly entering into our PCI DSS Level 1 compliant environment.

Effort: Medium

PCI compliance: PCI DSS SAQ-A, this is the easiest level of PCI compliance to complete with minimal questions.

Features

• Choice of two Components solutions - a single "form" or individual "fields"
• Medium level of integration effort
• No redirect: the customer remains on your website when making a payment
• Customisable using CSS variables

If you would like to integrate this solution, check out our guides here.

API (direct integration)

If you would like complete autonomy in customising the aesthetics and user experience of your checkout page, our API enables you to construct your own payment form from scratch. While this approach demands a substantial level of development effort, it allows you to take full ownership of your checkout process.

Effort: High

PCI compliance: PCI DSS SAQ-D - involves the completion of an extensive questionnaire and testing process, involving a significant number of questions and assessments.

Features

• The cardholder remains on your website
• You have complete control over the payment journey and checkout form
• Adjustments can easily be made to optimise your site

---

How do they compare?