i2c Certified by Visa as First Global Issuer Processor for Click to Pay

Global financial technology company i2c Inc. announced in a Wednesday (Oct. 22) press release that it achieved certification from Visa for global enablement of Click to Pay. According to the release, this certification establishes i2c as the first issuer processor certified globally to enable Visa Click to Pay.

The certification allows i2c clients to integrate the new global EMVCo standard across multiple regions via a single integration. Click to Pay improves security and authorization rates. In addition, it enhances the overall eCommerce experience with a secure, tokenized digital checkout.

The system streamlines the online checkout process. It eliminates the need for consumers to enter card numbers or billing details manually. Users can check out online with a single click. The release said that by employing network tokenization to replace card numbers with dynamic tokens, Visa Click to Pay has demonstrated a 31% reduction in fraud. It’s also shown a 4.3% lift in authorization rates compared to traditional primary account number (PAN)-based payments.

The payment method is gaining traction globally. It’s marked by 128% annual transaction growth. Additionally, 89% of consumers rate Click to Pay as good as or better than other digital payment methods.

Thad Peterson, strategic advisor at Datos Insights, noted that tools that reduce friction around payments help to increase transaction volume. Peterson called the technology a “trifecta for issuers on the i2c platform,” citing the simplification of the purchase process, decreased fraud and increased authorizations.

According to the Datos Insights report “Top Trends in Retail Banking & Payments 2025,” Click to Pay has the potential to eliminate manual card entry at checkout. This helps merchants reduce cart abandonment. The report suggests financial institutions serving merchants should offer an easy integration. Card issuers should also work with networks to enroll their customers, the report said.

Seth Perlman, global head of product at i2c Inc., said in the release that achieving this certification marks a meaningful step forward in empowering the company’s clients and their customers with quick, seamless and secure online shopping experiences. i2c enables Visa Click to Pay as a standard feature for credit, debit and prepaid card programs.