The problem
Retailers face three converging pressures: card approval rates are slipping in some regions, customers are increasingly asking for crypto and local payment method support, and adding new payment methods means new PSPs, new integrations, and new reconciliation overhead. Most checkouts grow into a patchwork — until the cost of maintaining the patchwork forces a rebuild.
The AXON approach
AXON Pay is designed as a checkout orchestration layer that combines cards, fiat transfers, local payment methods, and stablecoin rails behind a single integration. Settlement happens in the merchant's preferred currency. Documented receipts capture the underlying payment method for reconciliation. (Subject to applicable licensing and partner arrangements.)
Example workflow
- Customer chooses a payment method at checkout (card, bank, stablecoin, local method).
- Orchestration layer routes to the best provider for that method, customer, and region.
- Settlement happens in the merchant's preferred currency.
- Documented receipt captures method, route, and conversion.
- Refunds processed back to the original payment method where possible.
Benefits
Add new methods without new integrations.
Card, fiat, crypto, and local methods.
Per-transaction settlement evidence.
Higher approval rates through PSP optimization.
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One orchestration layer for fiat, card, and stablecoin acceptance.
See AXON PayFrequently asked questions
How are refunds handled?
Refunds are processed back to the original payment method where possible. For crypto, the merchant can choose to refund in the same stablecoin or in fiat.
What about chargebacks?
Chargebacks apply to card payments; crypto settlement is final once confirmed. The orchestration layer surfaces chargebacks in the same reporting interface.
Do I need a crypto wallet?
No. Crypto is converted to fiat at settlement if that's the merchant preference.
How does this affect approval rates?
Smart routing across multiple PSPs typically lifts approval rates compared to a single PSP, especially across regions.