Multicurrency
Multicurrency is a powerful feature that allows merchants using Viva.com to offer their products in various currencies. Let’s explore the key details:
✦ Eligibility
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Availability: Multicurrency is exclusively available for online payments
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Applicability: It applies only to payments with card
✦ Pricing & Conversion Rates
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Fees Calculation: Interchange++ fees and Schemes Costs are calculated in the selected currency.
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Initial Conversion Rates: Conversion rates initially follow the Mastercard rate.
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Responsibility: Viva.com is not responsible for conversions on the merchant’s site.
✦ Supported Merchant Currencies
Merchants can use Multicurrency for the following currencies:
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EUR
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RON
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PLN
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CZK
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HUF
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SEK
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DKK
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BGN
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GBP
✦ Transaction Types & Reporting
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Currency-Specific Transactions: Refunds, voids, and preauthorizations are performed in the selected currency based on the original amount.
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Detailed Reporting: Merchants can access detailed Multicurrency transaction reports in their Viva.com account UI, including sales transaction lists and clearance reports.
✦ How It Works
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Product Offering: Merchants list products on their website in different currencies.
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Customer Choice: During checkout, customers select their preferred currency.
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Smart Checkout: The payment process begins in the chosen currency.
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Card Payment: Customers proceed to pay by card in the selected currency.
✦ Receipts
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Customer Receipts: Customers receive receipts in the selected currency.
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Merchant Receipts: Merchants receive receipts in both the selected currency and the original currency.
✦ Eligible Card Schemes
Multicurrency supports the following card schemes:
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Visa
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Mastercard
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AMEX
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Diners
✦ Supported Functionalities
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Recurring payments
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ISVs (Independent Software Vendors)
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Native API integration
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Marketplaces support Multicurrency.
✦ Activation Process
Merchants can activate Multicurrency by contacting one of our representatives or their designated Sales Representative
✦ Important Notes
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Multicurrency is not available for any other payment method.
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Fast refunds and rebates are not supported.