chargecloud GmbH has partnered with Dutch payment technology company Payter to deliver AFIR-compliant credit card payment solutions for electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. The cloud-to-cloud integration enables charge point operators to offer legally compliant ad hoc payments through a unified platform.
Highlights
- Cloud-integrated payment terminals from Payter’s Apollo series connect directly to chargecloud’s SaaS platform without additional middleware
- AFIR and calibration law compliance ensures operators meet EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation requirements
- Contactless payment support includes credit cards, debit cards, and mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Immediate deployment available for both new installations and existing charging infrastructure
Integrated Payment Solution for CPO Operations
The partnership combines Payter’s Apollo series terminals with chargecloud’s cloud-based software ecosystem through a direct cloud-to-cloud connection. This architecture eliminates the need for additional interfaces or middleware while maintaining full operational control.
Charge point operators gain access to:
- Unified billing systems consolidating all transaction data
- Centralized management across charging networks
- Complete transparency in payment processing
- Standard-compliant security meeting interoperability requirements
Target Market and Regulatory Compliance
The solution addresses the needs of publicly accessible charging point operators, particularly municipal utilities and CPOs requiring legally compliant payment options. The system satisfies EU AFIR regulation mandates and German calibration law standards.
Both new installations and retrofit applications support immediate deployment. The intuitive payment interface reduces barriers to public charging infrastructure adoption while improving the user experience for electric vehicle drivers.
“Our goal is to reliably support charging infrastructure operators in the digitalization and expansion of their business models. With Payter, we are expanding our partner network with a practical and established solution for ad hoc payments,” explains Markus Bach, CEO of chargecloud GmbH.
Strategic Partnership for E-Mobility Growth
Remco Willemse, CEO of Payter, emphasized the alignment between both companies’ objectives: “At Payter, our mission has always been to make payments effortless. Partnering with chargecloud is a natural step for us, as we work to support the growth of Europe’s e-mobility sector.”
chargecloud Marketplace Ecosystem
The chargecloud Marketplace provides operators with vetted partner solutions for:
- Payment processing systems
- Fleet management services
- GHG quota management
- Load management solutions
- AI-based customer communication tools
All marketplace solutions undergo compatibility testing and integrate seamlessly with chargecloud’s SaaS applications.
Company Backgrounds
chargecloud GmbH
Operating since 2016, chargecloud provides cloud-based, modular, and manufacturer-independent software for charge point operators and e-mobility service providers. The company employs over 200 e-mobility specialists and serves customers through four core modules complemented by add-ons and marketplace partnerships. Learn more at chargecloud.de.
Payter
Headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Payter specializes in unattended payment terminal technology. The company’s solutions accept major credit cards, contactless NFC, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and RFID, delivering flexible and future-proof payment processing for various industries.
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