2Checkout - PayStar API Documentation

Website: https://www.2checkout.com (redirects to Verifone)

Founded: 2006

Headquarters: Columbus, Ohio, USA (part of Verifone)

2Checkout, rebranded as part of Verifone, is a leading global payment platform that enables businesses to accept online and mobile payments from buyers worldwide. The service is particularly popular among digital goods providers, SaaS businesses, and eCommerce merchants looking for fast global reach and simplified compliance.

Founded in 2006, 2Checkout grew rapidly by focusing on ease of integration, out-of-the-box checkout solutions, and compliance tools. Today, under the Verifone umbrella, it supports payments in over 200 markets, with localized payment methods and compliance with PCI DSS standards.

The platform offers comprehensive monetization tools including recurring billing, global tax management, partner billing, and flexible pricing configurations — making it especially suited for subscription-based services and digital goods distribution. Merchants can choose between several modular product offerings, such as 2Sell, 2Subscribe, and 2Monetize, depending on their needs.

2Checkout handles all aspects of the payment lifecycle, including authorization, fraud protection, settlements, and chargeback management. Its support for multiple currencies and payment methods (credit cards, PayPal, local payment methods) gives merchants access to a truly borderless customer base.

If you're considering 2Checkout for your business, it’s worth evaluating the platform’s simplicity, support for global expansion, and robust back-office features, though it may have limitations for high-risk industries or businesses needing deeper custom routing capabilities.