Ryft is the Barclays ePDQ alternative for accepting payments anywhere
Barclays has confirmed that its ePDQ payment gateway will be retiring on 31 March 2026. For UK businesses currently using Barclays' ePDQ, this means switching to an alternative payment gateway.
Ryft offers a white-glove migration path including:
🔸 Dedicated customer support
🔸 Efficient payment processing
🔸 Accept online and in-person
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Process Payments Anywhere
Accept payments online and in person from all major cards and preferred payment methods, including: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Our payment gateway ensures scalable and efficient payment processing with volume based pricing.
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Focus on growing your business while Ryft handles regulation. Process payments with full KYC/AML, PSD2 and PCI DSS Level 1 compliance. Enable 3DS 2.0 for Strong Customer Authentication and maintain robust security through our advanced tokenization system.
Streamline Implementation
Integrate quickly using our modern RESTful APIs and SDKs for Web, iOS and Android. Ryft offers fast, flexible implementation with real-time webhook events, clear documentation and developer-friendly tools to launch industry leading payment experiences.
Access Dedicated Support 24/7
Get personalised assistance from our UK-based support team and onboarding specialists. We offer white-glove guidance, fast issue resolution and proactive monitoring, backed by a 98% satisfaction rate and 99.9% uptime to keep your payments running smoothly.
"The onboarding process was seamless and customer support has been superb which has created an environment where results have followed along the same lines”
"Working with Ryft has been a breath of fresh air. Their collaborative approach and willingness to adapt make them the perfect partner for companies with ambitious growth goals."
"We needed another payment platform that allowed us customisability and price flexibility," explains Chloe, Co-founder & CEO of Tuft Global. "Most importantly, we wanted to be seen as a partner and not just another cog in the wheel."
“Ryft has been a great relationship to have. We can focus on growth while our payments are handled. Their support is fantastic, and they’re always there when we need them”
Frictionless onboarding so that transactions can flow faster
Our intuitive self-service portal streamlines merchant registration with automated compliance checks and built-in verification, ensuring a swift onboarding process that minimises drop-offs and gets sellers transacting faster.
Transform your business with seamless online transactions
Our payment gateway supports all major cards and digital wallets at checkout, with multi-currency processing for cross-border commerce. Real-time payment status tracking, reporting dashboards, and robust fraud protection mean you can accept online payments with confidence.
Strengthen your platform with flexible payment schedules
Build trust within your ecosystem by setting conditional payment delays while generating compliant revenue from funds in escrow. Our system optimises both one-time and repeat transactions to reduce friction across your payment system.
Scale omnichannel payments with Ryft instead of Barclays
Accept payments online and in-person unifying your entire payment operations. Ryft's industry leading Android payment terminals are built for speed, security and uptime.
Transform payments into profit with embedded finance
Generate revenue from every transaction you process while building brand loyalty with our embedded payments solution. Ryft gives you native checkout experiences with full visibility on all transactions processed while simplifying your payment operations.
Unlock the power of payments
We handle regulation, so you can focus on growth
Migrate now and future proof your compliance.
Ryft is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Ryft is compliant with the Revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2)
Ryft is a certified PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider
Rapid implementation with dedicated support representatives
Modern SDKs for Web, IOS and Android, with real-time transaction monitoring for efficient payment processing.
Get in touch learn more about how you can test and integrate our payments API.
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Fast Implementation
Quickly deploy a scalable online payments API with minimal set-up. Our infrastructure ensures a seamless integration process for enterprises platforms and dedicated support for all.
Scalable Payment Processing
Our industry leading payment solutions are designed to scale, offering robust tools for automating payment flows and handling high transaction volumes with ease.
Enterprise Grade Security
Available security features include real-time fraud detection, SCA compliance, and advanced tokenization systems to protect transactions and platform integrity.
Navigate Regulatory Compliance
As an FCA-regulated payment provider, our payment solutions meet the highest levels of compliance for PSD2, PCI DSS Level 1, and KYC/AML regulations.
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