Saved Cards and One-Click Checkout
The fastest checkout is the one the customer barely notices. Saved cards and one-click checkout remove friction for returning customers and can lift repeat-purchase rates significantly.
This article explains how it works safely and what to consider.
How It Works Safely
When a customer opts to save their card, the provider vaults it and returns a token. Next time, they confirm with a tap and you charge the token — no card details are re-entered or stored by you.
Where It Helps Most
- Repeat purchases in shops customers visit often.
- Topping up balances or buying credits.
- Subscriptions and easy plan changes.
Things to Get Right
Always make saving a card an explicit choice, show which card is on file by its last four digits, and let customers remove it easily. Trust is what makes one-click work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to let customers save cards?
Yes, when done through tokenisation. You never hold the real card number, only a token that is useless elsewhere.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.