EV charging payments
Payments built for charge point operators
EV charging payments have to work for drivers, operators and finance teams alike. Drivers need a simple way to pay, while operators need reliable acquiring, clear billing and support across a growing network.
Attenda brings together the payment capabilities behind your EV charging estate.
We work with specialist technology partners to provide acquiring, terminals, gateways and connectivity, supported through one relationship with a team that understands mobility payments.
Whether you operate standalone chargers, destination charging or EV infrastructure alongside a forecourt, we’ll shape the payment setup around your estate and growth plans.
However your drivers choose to pay
Tap and Charge
Contactless card acceptance at the charge point, meeting UK and European requirements for ad hoc payment without an app or an account. It’s fast, friction–free payments built for outdoor, unattended environments.
App and charge
Digital payment acceptance through your own app, with support for stored payment methods, subscriptions, and loyalty or membership schemes that turn one-off sessions into repeat users.
Whatever comes next
Be ready for future payment innovations like ‘Plug and Pay’ which moves authentication into the vehicle itself. We’re always building for the future, so that our customers are ready.
Making EV charging payments easier to manage
Pre-authorisation handled properly
EV sessions start before anyone knows what they’ll cost. Choose between standard pre-authorisation, incremental pre-authorisation or final balance settlement, with near-instant release of unused funds – subject to the driver’s bank.
Flexible tariff structures
Price by kWh, by time, by session, or a combination. The payment layer shouldn’t be the constraint on how you price.
Transparent acquiring
No bundled fees and no charges buried in a hardware line. Rates you can clearly read on your invoice and check against what you’re paying now.
One relationship
The payment setup behind your operation can often be complex and made up of different suppliers, which can be challenging to manage if things go wrong. We bring acquiring, hardware, connectivity and support together, with one account manager.
Consolidated billing and invoicing
Bring payment activity from across your EV charging estate into one clear, consolidated invoice. This makes it easier to track transactions, reconcile costs and maintain oversight across every location you manage through Attenda.
Flexible commercial structures
In many cases we can spread hardware costs over time rather than requiring them upfront – which is often what determines how fast a network can actually grow.
UK and European acquiring
All major card types and local payment method acceptance supports cross-border operation needs.
We work with what you’ve already got
Payment terminals on charge points are usually specified at the point of installation and replacing them across a live network isn’t always realistic. Through our extensive partner network, we integrate with your existing hardware and charge point management system wherever we can – so improving the payment side doesn’t have to mean disrupting your estate.
Who we work with
Charge point operators – building out networks and needing payments that scale with them.
Forecourt and dealer group operators – adding EV charging to an existing estate – where we may already handle the fuel, convenience and valeting payments on site.
Destination and retail charging – car parks, retail estates and leisure sites.
