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UX best practice

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Title and subtitle

Display a clear title and subtitle that communicates the payment method’s benefits.
  • Suggested implementation:
    • Title: “Bank Deposit”
    • Subtitle: “Add funds securely and directly from your bank account.”

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Bank logos

Show logos of popular banks to build trust and familiarity.
  • Suggested implementation:
  • Bank logo alternatives: If the bank logos don’t match your existing UI, try one of these alternatives:
    • Icon
      • A lightning bolt icon for Bank Deposit (emphasises speed/convenience)
      • If you don’t offer other bank transfer options, a simple bank icon works well
    • Geographic Indicators
      • EU flag for Euro payments
      • UK flag for GBP payments
    • Download non-bank logo assets

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Default positioning

Position Bank Deposit as the default and primary payment option.
  • Suggested implementation:
    • Place Bank Deposit as the first payment option in your list
    • Pre-select it by default if possible
Add visual indicators to help guide users toward the recommended option.
  • Suggested implementation:
    • Add a “Recommended” label next to Bank Deposit
    • Use consistent styling with other UI elements in your payment flow

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Educational tooltip

Add a tooltip icon next to Bank Deposit that shows key information on hover/tap.
  • Short version:
    • “Select your bank, authorise the transfer using your bank’s security, and we’ll bring you back automatically to complete your deposit.”
  • Long version:
    • “1 · Select your bank Choose from our list of supported banks - all major banks are available
    • 2 · Approve payment We’ll safely redirect you to authorise the transfer in your bank’s secure environment
    • 3 · Receive funds In most cases, the funds are transferred immediately after approval”

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Payment method comparison labels

When presenting multiple payment methods, clear labels help users quickly understand the benefits and limitations of each option. By consistently labeling key attributes across payment methods, you enable users to make informed decisions based on what matters most to them.
  • Suggested labels:
    • Speed: “Instant” vs e.g. “3-5 Business days”
    • Cost: “Free” vs e.g. “3% Fee”
    • Limit: “No limit” vs e.g. “10K weekly limit”
Example of dynamic CTA

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Dynamic CTA

Set clear expectations about the next step by adding a dynamic CTA when Bank Deposit is selected.
  • Suggested implementation:
    • On the final page before redirecting to Augustus, label the CTA “Continue to select your bank”

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Bank selection: two options

There are two ways to implement Augustus deposits in your checkout: You can either use Augustus’ bank selection interface, or host this step yourself within your checkout flow. While self-hosted bank selection creates a more seamless experience, it requires additional development resources and ongoing maintenance. Most merchants start with Augustus’ interface and consider self-hosting as their volumes grow.

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Option 1: Augustus-hosted bank selection

Redirect users to Augustus’ optimised interface. This provides a secure, continuously updated experience with minimal development effort.
  • Benefits:
    • Easiest and quickest implementation
    • New banks and features are automatically available without any development work on your side
Merchant-hosted bank selection

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Option 2: Self-hosted bank selection

Instead of redirecting users to Augustus for bank selection, you can integrate this step directly into your checkout flow. This creates a more seamless experience but requires additional development resources.
  • Benefits:
    • By keeping users within your branded environment, you create a more native checkout experience that feels like a natural part of your product
    • Users can also confirm their bank is supported before starting the payment process, reducing drop-offs and creating a more confident user journey
Custom bank selection requires ongoing maintenance to stay current with Augustus’ bank coverage. Consider this option only if you can commit development resources to regular updates.
  • Suggested implementation:
    • Search
      • Include a prominent search bar at the top
      • Enable searching by both bank name and branch name, showing results as the user types
      • Return both main banks and branches in search results
      • Ensure the search is forgiving of typos and partial matches
    • Top banks list
      • Feature the most popular banks in a prominent grid at the top of the list
      • Use recognisable bank logos with bank names below
    • Market selector
      • Default to the user’s current market, and provide a clear dropdown to change markets when needed
    • Bank grouping
      • Implement a two-level approach for banks with multiple branches (e.g. Sparkasse)
      • Show main bank on the first level, and display specific branches only after the parent bank is selected
      • This reduces cognitive load by showing only relevant options

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Advanced implementation options

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Pre-select bank for returning users

Make bank payments feel familiar and faster for returning users. Suggested implementation:
  • Pre-populate the most recently used bank when a returning user initiates a deposit
  • Display the bank logo and last 4 digits of the account number for easy recognition
  • Provide a clear way for users to change their payment method if desired
  • Consider migrating existing customers’ bank account data to Augustus before launch to leverage Remember Me from day one

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User incentives

Offer rewards for first-time payments to encourage adoption. Once users experience the speed and convenience of Augustus payments, they’re more likely to choose it for future transactions.
  • Suggested implementation:
    • Display incentive offers prominently at payment method selection
    • Clearly communicate the reward value and how to claim it

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Rollout planning

We recommend first launching in Germany, Netherlands and the UK before following a controlled and phased rollout approach across Europe. Based on our experience, the first two weeks is important to monitor performance, optimise the integration and ensure that your internal workflows are performing as expected. If you are also integrating our withdrawal solution, we recommend launching closed-loop payouts at the same time as deposits, so your customers can receive withdrawals via the same payment method they paid in with. For a more granular rollout plan, please speak to your Augustus Integration Manager.

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Translations

English

Bank Deposit

Add funds securely and directly from your bank account.

Deutsch

Echtzeit-Überweisung

Geld sicher und direkt von Ihrem Bankkonto einzahlen.

Nederlands

Directe bankoverschrijving

Stort veilig geld direct vanaf uw bankrekening.

Svenska

Direkt banköverföring

Sätt in pengar enkelt och direkt från ditt bankkonto.

Français

Virement instantané

Approvisionnez votre compte directement depuis votre banque, en toute sécurité.

Italiano

Bonifico istantaneo

Deposita denaro in modo sicuro direttamente dal tuo conto.

Español

Transferencia inmediata

Ingrese dinero segura y directamente desde su cuenta bancaria.

Português

Transferência imediata

Adicione dinheiro de forma rápida e segura da sua conta bancária.

Polski

Przelew natychmiastowy

Wpłać środki szybko i bezpiecznie prosto z Twojego konta.

Slovenčina

Okamžitý prevod

Vložte peniaze bezpečne a rýchlo priamo z Vášho účtu.