About Bancontact Company

Bancontact Company is the benchmark for electronic payments in Belgium. Our story began in 1979 with the birth of the Bancontact network. Since then, we have consistently anticipated the needs of the market – from the introduction of the Proton electronic wallet in 1995 to pioneering mobile QR payments in 2014. Today, with over 2.5 billion transactions annually and millions of users, we remain deeply embedded in the daily lives of consumers and professionals alike.

Our mission: to continuously develop digital payment solutions and make them as 'invisible' as possible, against the backdrop of a strong Belgian foundation at the service of the local economy's prosperity.

About Bancontact Company

Bancontact Company is the benchmark for electronic payments in Belgium. Our story began in 1979 with the birth of the Bancontact network. Since then, we have consistently anticipated the needs of the market – from the introduction of the Proton electronic wallet in 1995 to pioneering mobile QR payments in 2014. Today, with over 2.5 billion transactions annually and millions of users, we remain deeply embedded in the daily lives of consumers and professionals alike.

Our mission: to continuously develop digital payment solutions and make them as 'invisible' as possible, against the backdrop of a strong Belgian foundation at the service of the local economy's prosperity.

Solutions for every need

  • For consumers: card or app? It is entirely up to you. We ensure a smooth, secure, and familiar shopping experience for all Belgians, whether you prefer tapping your card or scanning a QR code with Bancontact Pay or your bank app.
  • For professionals: ready to accept payments with both Bancontact and Wero with ease? We offer the ideal solutions to keep your business or event running smoothly.
  • For partners: looking to innovate together? Join us as a partner to integrate our payment technology into your systems and help us build the next generation of payment experiences.

A new chapter: the Bancontact umbrella

In 2026, we simplified our brand architecture to offer greater clarity and consistency. By bringing all our activities under the unified Bancontact banner, we’ve made it easier for everyone to navigate the digital payment landscape. Our core brands now include:

Bancontact Pay

The evolution of our mobile payment solution for consumers. 

Whether you are using the dedicated Bancontact Pay app or your own trusted bank app, this is your go-to for scanning to pay in-store, online, or between friends.

Bancontact Card

Our trusted standard for online and in-store payments using your physical or digital debit card.

Bancontact One Click

A seamless solution for one-click payments, designed for speed when your card details are already securely registered on a website or in an app.

Bancontact Pro

A dedicated suite of tools for professionals, including the Bancontact Pro portal, designed to help businesses of all sizes manage their transactions effortlessly.