Paystation Logo

FAQ

What is PayStation and how does it work?

→ PayStation is licensed by Bangladesh Bank to operate a secure payment gateway that allows your business to accept online payments. It acts as the bridge between your website or app and the financial institutions, i.e., Bank, Mobile Financial Service (MFS), Payment Service Provider (PSP) etc. encrypting and transmitting transaction data to authorize payments from credit/debit cards, digital wallets, MFS, PSP and other methods, then settling the funds into your merchant account.

What are the documentation requirement to be a PayStation merchant?

→ The specific documentation required can vary slightly depending on your country, business type, and risk profile. However, the following list provides a comprehensive overview of the standard documentation required to apply to become a PayStation merchant. Primary Documentations are - Trade License, Certificate of Incorporation (In case of Company), Society/ NGO Bureau Certificate (if applicable), TIN, BIN, DBID (where applicable), NID, Bank Details etc. You can register as a PayStation merchant following the Merchant Registration tab in the paystation website.

What payment methods can we accept with PayStation?

→ PayStation supports a wide range of payment options, including:
 Major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, QCash etc.)
 Popular Mobile Financial Service (PFS): Rocket, bKash, Nagad, Ok Wallet, Upay, TAP, mCash, Islamic Wallet etc.
 Net banking
 PSP - D-Money, ST Pay

How do we integrate PayStation into our website?

→ Once your registration is done, PayStation will provide you the credentials to your secured email. Here we offer multiple integration options to suit your technical expertise, i.e., Pre-built Plugins, API Integration etc. The Integration documents are already available in our website documentation section, https://paystation.com.bd/documentation.

What are the fees associated with using PayStation?

→ Our pricing is transparent and typically involves a small per-transaction fee, with no hidden costs. Specific rates depend on your business types, i.e., Education, Government Organization, eCommerce etc. Please contact our sales team for a customized quote.

Is it safe to use my credit card on sites that use PayStation?

→ Yes, absolutely. Security is our top priority. PayStation uses industry-standard encryption and is certified as PCI DSS compliant. This means your card details are handled with the highest level of security.

What do I do If I want to change my settlement bank account?

→ Send your updated bank account information on your company letterhead pad with a seal and signature. Please include new bank details with appropriate Bank name, Branch and Routing Number. Please attach the Canceled CHQ picture in the file.

I want a payment gateway for another website, what should I do?

→ Please get in touch with your Account Manager who will connect you with an agent for new account registration. Once the integration is complete, a new MID will be requested for the respective website.
Or
You may register by yourself and our team will confirm within 24 working hours subject to review the appropriate documents attached.

Is there a client portal where I can monitor my online transactions?

→ Yes, there is a Merchant friendly Dashboard (merchant.paystation.com.bd). You should have a merchant account with which you can log in. You can use this panel to monitor your transactions, settlement, refunds, chargebacks, etc.

I did not receive my settlement report, how can I get it?

→ You can download your settlement report from your PayStation merchant panel. You’ll find the required information in the Settlement Report Section.

I forgot my login credentials to the merchant panel, how do I retrieve them?

→ You can reset your login password by clicking on “forgot password”. Additionally, you can reach out to PayStation Operation ([email protected]) or your account manager and your login credentials will be reset and sent to your email address.

What are the reasons for a transaction failing?

→ There are a number of reasons why a transaction could fail including Declined by gateway bank or issuer bank/ Mobile Financial Service, Unattempted /Expired transaction from the customer, or a problem with the customer’s or gateway or providers network.

Why was one of my transactions marked as suspicious?

→ We have a fraud detection/management system in place which flags suspicious transactions most of which are made by foreign cards. Multiple criteria are put in place to identify suspicious transactions at an early stage to safeguard our clients.

When is a transaction considered risky?

→ When a card does not comply with 3D security, it is considered a risky transaction. “3D Secure protects a buyer’s credit card against unauthorized use when shopping online.”

How is payment security ensured in PayStation?

→ PayStation uses encryption, tokenization, and strict compliance with global standards to keep payments safe. The system adheres to the strict global Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

How can I refund a transaction? Can I make a partial refund?

→ You can initiate a refund using your merchant portal.

How long does it take for the customer to receive the refund? Per bank/MFS/Wallet?

→ It takes 5 to 7 working days.

How do I resolve a chargeback?

→ After getting a chargeback request from the bank, we will ask you to provide proof of product/ service delivery. This could be a delivery receipt or any other tangible evidence that the customer has received the product/service. We will then provide the same to the acquiring bank and if they deem the document sufficient, the chargeback claim will be denied.

Why is my system saying ‘payment pending’ when the customer is claiming that they have made the online payment?

→ There could be a delay due to network issues and if you have an IPN set up, our system makes multiple attempts until the accurate status is reflected in your system.

What is the general refund and chargeback policy?

→ The customer has to request to the merchant a refund. Once the refund is initiated, the refund will be adjusted to the customer’s account within 5 to 7 working days. Chargeback executed as per agreement.

NOTE

In case you do not find any answer here, you can always reach out to our support team.

We are here to help you with your query.

Contact Us