Frequently asked questions

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General

General

The essentials of PastPay and B2B Buy Now, Pay Later.

What is PastPay?

PastPay is a regulated B2B payment solution supervised by the Hungarian National Bank. It provides flexible payment terms through a fully digital, factoring-based B2B BNPL model for merchants and business buyers across Europe.

What is B2B BNPL?

B2B Buy Now, Pay Later enables business buyers to purchase with payment terms of 15–90 days, while the merchant receives the order amount after the order is fulfilled and approved.

How does a PastPay transaction work?

The buyer selects PastPay, completes the digital assessment and chooses an available payment term. After the merchant fulfils the approved order, PastPay pays the merchant and the buyer settles with PastPay by the due date.

Where is PastPay available?

PastPay supports eligible B2B transactions in European Union countries, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, across 11 currencies. Availability and terms depend on the companies and transaction.

Is there a minimum order amount?

There is no minimum order amount. Buyers can use PastPay for eligible orders that remain within their approved PastPay limit.

For buyers

For buyers

Limits, registration, payments and the PastPay Buyer Account.

Why use PastPay as a buyer?

PastPay lets eligible businesses choose payment terms of 15–90 days, helping them align purchasing costs with their operating cycle while suppliers receive payment from PastPay.

Who can use PastPay?

PastPay is available to registered companies with a valid tax number. Eligibility and the available limit are determined through a digital assessment. The service is not available to private individuals.

How is the PastPay limit determined?

PastPay evaluates company information and determines an available limit. Open purchases reduce the available amount until they are settled, and the limit can be reassessed over time.

How do I pay an invoice?

The merchant issues the invoice to your company. You then settle the amount directly with PastPay by bank transfer, no later than the due date shown on the invoice and in your account.

What can I manage in the PastPay Buyer Account?

The Buyer Account brings participating merchants, your available limit, invoices, due dates and payment status into one place.

What should I do if I expect to pay late?

Contact PastPay support as early as possible. Any consequences of late payment are governed by the agreement and transaction terms you accepted.

What if I cannot find my company during registration?

Check the company name and tax number first. If the company still does not appear, send its details through the company-registration support form linked on the FAQ page so the PastPay team can review it.

Can another authorised employee complete verification?

Yes, another employee may complete the necessary step if they have the appropriate authority and can provide the requested company and identity information. PastPay may request additional verification.

How long does a merchant have to confirm an order?

The merchant should confirm the eligible order within seven calendar days. If confirmation is delayed, contact the merchant or PastPay support before relying on the original transaction status.

Can I request a manual review of my purchasing limit?

Yes. If your business circumstances have changed or the available limit does not cover a planned purchase, contact support and provide the requested information for a manual review. A higher limit is not guaranteed.

For merchants

For merchants

Commercial benefits, implementation, payout and risk.

What benefits does PastPay offer merchants?

PastPay can support higher order values, conversion and predictable cash flow. PastPay manages buyer assessment and, subject to the contract, assumes the approved non-payment risk and reduces the related administration.

Can PastPay be used for online and offline sales?

Yes. Merchants can offer PastPay in webshops and across phone, email or in-person sales, depending on their selected setup.

When does the merchant receive payment?

Payment is typically made within one business day after the approved order has been fulfilled and its invoice is uploaded to the PastPay system. Exact timing is set out during onboarding.

What implementation options are available?

PastPay can be added through plug-and-play extensions for supported webshop platforms, a custom API integration, or without an integration through the PastPay Portal.

How long does implementation take?

The no-integration option can be ready in as little as 48 hours. Plugin and custom API implementations typically take a few days, depending on the merchant setup.

How much does PastPay cost for merchants?

PastPay charges a predefined fee for each transaction. The fee depends on several factors and is specified in the merchant agreement and tailored proposal.

Company not found?

Get help with registration.

Share the company’s basic details so our team can review its registration.

Open support form

Limit review

Does a planned purchase need a higher limit?

Explain the situation to support. The team will confirm what information is needed for a manual review.

support@pastpay.com

Still have a question?

Talk to a person.

Our support team can help with accounts, invoices, payments and merchant setup.

support@pastpay.com

Your next step

Choose how you want to use PastPay.

For business buyers

Create your Buyer Account or sign in.

Check your company’s eligibility and see the purchasing limit available to you.

For B2B merchants

Request a tailored merchant proposal.

Tell us about your buyers and sales channels through the HubSpot form.