The payment engine behind global game success

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The payment engine behind global game success

July 9, 2025•3 min

Global player reach is easy. Global monetization? Not so much. For developers, especially those expanding into new markets, the real friction starts at the checkout screen. While the appetite for games is universal, payment preferences are anything but. A player in Brazil might rely on Pix. In Southeast Asia, one might use a mobile wallet. In Africa, mobile money is common. In Europe, open banking is growing fast. In the U.S., credit and debit cards continue to dominate. If players can’t pay the way they prefer, they often don’t pay at all. That’s the challenge Xsolla set out to solve.

Local payments, global impact

Xsolla supports game developers with 1,000+ local payment methods across 200+ regions. This isn’t a vanity metric—it’s the infrastructure that powers player trust, drives higher conversions, and opens the door to underbanked or cash-reliant communities. Data backs it up. Since 2020, Xsolla has seen:

A 27% increase in average conversion rates
A 13% rise in unique paying users

It’s not just about availability. It’s about experience. Checkout flows are localized to each region’s expectations, currencies, and user behavior. This transformation is especially critical on mobile, where attention spans are short and drop-off rates spike with every extra step.

How this helps game businesses

When players see familiar, trusted payment options, they complete purchases more often. This translates to:

Higher conversion rates in key and emerging markets.
Increased average revenue per user (ARPU) through better purchasing experiences.
Reduced cart abandonment, especially on mobile platforms.
Improved retention and loyalty, as players feel seen and supported.
Scalable monetization across global markets, without added operational complexity.

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Scalable infrastructure, minimal lift

Through a single integration with Xsolla Pay Station, developers unlock:

1,000+ payment methods, across 200+ regions, 25+ payment UI languages and 130+ payment currencies;
Cross-platform monetization for mobile, PC, console, and web;
Built-in fraud, tax, and regulatory compliance;
Seamless scaling across global markets;
The freedom to let players pay how they want.

In 2016, Xsolla supported 700 payment options. As of 2024, that number’s now over 1,000 and growing. Xsolla supports every payment method type, including bank cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, instant payment methods, cash payments, mobile carrier billing, flexible payment options, prepaid and gift cards, and more. Whether you're launching an indie title in Southeast Asia or expanding a live service game across Europe, Xsolla turns payment logistics into a feature, rather than a bug. Because making a great game is only half the job. Making it easy for anyone to buy is the mightier half. And it starts with meeting players where they are. Literally.

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