The Giropay merchant service is the premier service in the German region, offering more secure payments over traditional credit or debit cards. Most merchants provide Giropay alongside other payment options but tout the dependability of Giropay.
As a security-conscious user, you might appreciate the privacy of proxies and the improved safety of Giropay. We’ve put together some simple points below.
Enable 2-factor authentication when available
In today’s interconnected age, keeping your payment details private is of the utmost importance. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) may be an option depending on your bank. 2FA requires a secondary code to authenticate any log-in attempt. Where available, you should choose 2FA when using Giropay.
Although 2FA requires an extra step to log in and make purchases, the security benefits of 2FA greatly outweigh the slight inconvenience.
Know the process
One of the main advantages of Giropay is that it keeps card numbers and account data private. Giropay uses a separate transaction token to transmit payments, which helps protect data, similar to Apple Pay.
The drawback of this approach is that chargebacks aren’t possible, so you’ll need to jump through some extra hoops to dispute a charge. The exact procedure depends on your bank and the currency of your transaction.
It’s good to save your transaction number (TAN) on your digital receipt for every payment if you need it later.
Check your bank’s support and limits
Over 1,500 banking locations currently support Giropay at the time of this guide. However, because Giropay enjoys widespread adoption around Germany, it doesn’t mean it’s endorsed everywhere. Check with your bank to ensure that they support Giropay, and ask about any terms and conditions for use.
Also, be sure to find out if there are any limits on funds or the number of transactions. While most people will never encounter the upper limits imposed by banks, having this information beforehand helps avoid confusion later.
We support various payment systems, including Giropay, to give you the most diverse payment options to fit your needs. Follow the steps below to purchase our proxies using Giropay and add funds to your IPRoyal account.
Creating a new order using Giropay
Log in to your account by clicking the “Client Area” link on the IPRoyal homepage. Click the “Registration” button on the log-in page if you don’t already have an account.
After logging in, select the proxy you want to order from the products list on the left. Next, click the “Create new order” button.
The create new order page lets you verify your proxy type and specify your bandwidth limits for your order. Click “Confirm” and proceed to the payment page after checking these details.
On the payment page, review your order details and choose “Pay with Giropay” from the list of payment methods. You may need to click the show more methods link to see all the available payment options.
After opting to pay with Giropay, enter your First and Last name into the fields provided, verify all details are correct, and click the “Pay ($x.xx)*” button.
*($x.xx) will be replaced with your actual purchase price.
Depositing funds into your IPRoyal account using Giropay
You can easily keep funds in your IPRoyal account to purchase new proxies and pay for recurring subscriptions. Follow the steps to deposit funds. From your IPRoyal account dashboard, click your email address, then click “Deposit.”
Enter the precise amount for the deposit, then choose “Pay with Giropay” from the payment options. Type your First and Last name in the fields provided. Double-check that all information is accurate, then click the “Deposit” button.
