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The payment method SOFORT by SOFORT GmbH, a member of the Klarna Group, can now be integrated as a module in an online shop based on Intershop Commerce Suite without extensive programming. The module was developed by the full service digital agency dotSource GmbH.
Jena, Germany, 27 April 2016
Delivery and payment options that are considered too expensive are often the reason customers abandon the shopping cart in an online store. This is frustrating for both the customer and the retailer alike. Integrating popular payment systems into the e-commerce solution is therefore an efficient way for retailers to avoid such loss of revenue. The module for integrating the SOFORT payment method developed by dotSource is based on Intershop standard. It can be easily integrated into the backend of an online shop and facilitates communication between the online shop and SOFORT GmbH. The module is a simple solution for the online shop operator as it only requires the frontend to be adapted.
»With the module for integrating SOFORT, dotSource has created additional value for users of the Intershop platform version 7.5. It lays the foundation for support for future Intershop versions,« says dotSource GmbH Managing Director Christian Otto Grötsch.
SOFORT has experienced enormous growth in Europe and is the market leader among direct payment methods in Germany and Austria. Around 45 million customers use payment solutions from the Klarna Group, which processes 400,000 transactions daily and is home to SOFORT GmbH. SOFORT fulfills the strict information security management requirements prescribed by ISO 27001 and was awarded the »Tested Payment System« and »Tested Data Protection« seals by the TÜV Saarland certification body in Germany.
»Customers from 13 European countries can use SOFORT to quickly and safely process payments. Retailers can also easily integrate SOFORT. We therefore offer a complete solution that places the focus on simplicity for both the retailer and the customer,« explains Dr. Jens Lütcke, managing director of SOFORT GmbH.
The module developed by dotSource makes possible the quick and easy integration of SOFORT into Intershop based platforms. Jochen Wiechen, CEO of Intershop Communications AG, sees this as a clear advantage: »Offering customers the ideal product within a highly efficient shop will often not count for much if they can’t find their preferred payment method, and will go on to cancel the purchase. This is less likely to happen if payment methods like SOFORT are incorporated into our high-performance e-commerce platform. This allows the module developed by dotSource to contribute greatly to a higher conversion rate.«
About SOFORT GmbH
SOFORT GmbH offers innovative products such as the payment system SOFORT, SOFORT Paycode and the online verification system SOFORT Ident for the secure purchase of physical and digital goods on the Internet. The company, located in Gauting near Munich, is a member of the Klarna Group, the leading European payment provider, and is the market leader among direct payment methods in Germany and Austria with its SOFORT transfer service. More than 30,000 e-commerce shops use SOFORT to process more than five million transactions monthly. In addition to Germany, the service can also be used in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK. More information: www.sofort.com.
About dotSource – Digital Success Right from the Start
We at dotSource have been supporting companies from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in their digital transformation and the internet presentation of their brands for over ten years. From strategy consulting through to the development and implementation of innovative e-commerce concepts right up to continuing company support after the go-live – according to the vision »Digital Success right from the Start« we offer our customers a comprehensive range of services and holistic expertise across all aspects of the digitalization of marketing and sales. With our groundbreaking solutions, we have been able to establish ourselves as one of the leading digital agencies in German-speaking Europe and are now among the top 20 largest companies in the industry. More information: www.dotSource.com.
About Intershop
Intershop Communications AG (founded in Germany 1992; Prime Standard: ISH2) is the leading independent provider of omni-channel commerce solutions. Intershop offers high-performance packaged software for internet sales, complemented by all necessary services. Intershop also acts as a business process outsourcing provider, covering all aspects of online retailing up to fulfillment. Around the globe more than 300 enterprise customers, including HP, BMW, Bosch, and Deutsche Telekom run Intershop solutions. Intershop is headquartered in Jena, Germany, and has offices in the United States, Europe, Australia, and China. More information about Intershop can be found online at www.intershop.com.
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