EU-based Merchants
For Merchants based in the European Union (EU) transactions follow a specific model where Ammer Capital AG serves as the Customer’s paying agent.
Description of Roles in Payment Process
The Merchant based in EU uses Merchant Hub to generate a payment request denominated in the invoicing currency and send it to the Customer.
The Customer instructs Ammer Capital AG to:
- convert its digital assets to EUR (or CHF where applicable) as specified in the Merchant’s invoice and
- transfer the converted amount to the Merchant.
Ammer Capital AG functions as a paying agent between the Customer and the Merchant handling digital asset reception and currency conversion as per Customer's instructions.
Customer Onboarding Requirements
- All Customers must complete onboarding through Ammer Wallet (please refer to Ammer Wallet for Customers section for more details)
- Full KYC process is mandatory as Customers enter into Brokerage Agreement with Ammer Capital AG. Customers will be holding a brokerage account with Ammer Capital AG.
Note: Merchants may need to maintain the Paying-Agent Designation Form (available in the Resource Center section) for their records and bank confirmations.