Most used and popular Payment Service Provider 2025

The Onlinehändler survey by the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) examines the state of online commerce as well as the current trends in this field every year. The focus of this year's study was on the topics of revenue growth, payment in e-commerce, and artificial intelligence.

Most used and popular Payment Service Provider 2025

The Onlinehändler survey by the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) examines the state of online commerce as well as the current trends in this field every year. The focus of this year's study was on the topics of revenue growth, payment in e-commerce, and artificial intelligence.

Most used and popular Payment Service Provider 2025

The Onlinehändler survey by the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) examines the state of online commerce as well as the current trends in this field every year. The focus of this year's study was on the topics of revenue growth, payment in e-commerce, and artificial intelligence.

The online Händler survey is a comprehensive analysis of the Swiss e-commerce market: Current trends, challenges, innovations and long-term perspectives.

The online Händler survey is a comprehensive analysis of the Swiss e-commerce market: Current trends, challenges, innovations and long-term perspectives.

The online Händler survey is a comprehensive analysis of the Swiss e-commerce market: Current trends, challenges, innovations and long-term perspectives.

Trends in the E-commerce market:

Developments and emerging changes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

The use of artificial intelligence in online commerce.

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

The use of artificial intelligence in online commerce.

Challenges:

Problems and obstacles faced by online shops.

Challenges:

Problems and obstacles faced by online shops.

Payment Methods:

Insights into the current trends in relation to

Payment Methods:

Insights into the current trends in relation to

Die Ergebnisse der letzten Jahre

Die Ergebnisse der letzten Jahre

Die Ergebnisse der letzten Jahre

Payrexx is the most used Payment Service Provider for the first time in 2025

In 2025, Payrexx will be the most used Payment Service Provider (PSP) in Swiss e-commerce for the first time. Payrexx stands out particularly due to its user-friendly all-in-one platform, which combines online and POS payments into one solution. Many SMEs appreciate the easy integration, the wide range of supported payment methods, and the transparent pricing structure.

Payrexx as the most popular Payment Service Provider

Payrexx emerged in the online merchant survey as the most popular Payment Service Provider (PSP) among Swiss SMEs in 2023, surpassing PayPal, Saferpay, and PostFinance. The steadily increasing market share and remarkable growth rate highlighted that Payrexx meets the demands that Swiss SMEs have on a payment provider with its offer.

Der Kern der Studie

Der Kern der Studie

Der Kern der Studie

Fokus Schweiz

An der Onlinehändlerbefragung 2026 nahmen insgesamt 473 Onlineshops teil. Der klare Schwerpunkt lag auf dem Schweizer Markt: 90 Prozent der Teilnehmenden stammen aus der Schweiz, ergänzt durch drei Prozent aus Österreich, drei Prozent aus Deutschland und drei Prozent aus weiteren europäischen Ländern.

B2C: Business-to-Consumer

B2C: Business-to-Consumer

82 Prozent der teilnehmenden Onlineshops sind im B2C-Segment tätig – viele setzen zunehmend auf KI-basierte Personalisierung und Omnichannel-Strategien.

B2B: Business-to-Business

B2B: Business-to-Business

51 Prozent der befragten Onlineshops sind im B2B-Bereich tätig, 39 Prozent verkaufen parallel auch an Endkund:innen (B2C). Die Grenzen zwischen B2B und B2C verschwimmen zunehmend.

D2C: Hersteller-Direktvertrieb

D2C: Hersteller-Direktvertrieb

Rund 9 Prozent der befragten Onlineshops betreiben D2C-Vertrieb – verkaufen ihre Produkte oder Dienstleistungen also direkt an die Endkundschaft (Direct-to-Consumer).

Issuer of the online merchant survey

The online Comerciante survey is a study conducted by the E-Commerce Labs at the Institute for Marketing Management of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). It is conducted in collaboration with the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI).

Issuer of the online merchant survey

The online Comerciante survey is a study conducted by the E-Commerce Labs at the Institute for Marketing Management of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). It is conducted in collaboration with the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI).

Efficient and energy-saving hosting

Despite the additional financial expense, Payrexx has consciously chosen Amazon Web Services (AWS): Unlike many other hosting providers, Amazon actively strives to protect the environment. The company relies on renewable energies, minimizes energy consumption as much as possible, and uses existing resources responsibly.

Efficient and energy-saving hosting

Despite the additional financial expense, Payrexx has consciously chosen Amazon Web Services (AWS): Unlike many other hosting providers, Amazon actively strives to protect the environment. The company relies on renewable energies, minimizes energy consumption as much as possible, and uses existing resources responsibly.

Efficient and energy-saving hosting

Despite the additional financial expense, Payrexx has consciously chosen Amazon Web Services (AWS): Unlike many other hosting providers, Amazon actively strives to protect the environment. The company relies on renewable energies, minimizes energy consumption as much as possible, and uses existing resources responsibly.

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