What is allpay payment?
An allpay payment is a transaction processed through allpay Limited, a UK payment services company serving the public sector and social housing. Allpay handles rent payments, council charges, and utility bills — typically for housing associations, local authorities, and other public bodies. Payments can be made via prepayment card, online portal, or PayPoint outlets across the UK.
How does the allpay payment system work?
Allpay provides a payment platform that public sector organisations embed into their rent and billing processes. Customers make payments using an allpay card swiped at PayPoint outlets, via the allpay website or app, or increasingly via open banking-enabled bank transfer. Allpay then settles the funds directly to the relevant organisation on a regular schedule.
Who is allpay Limited in the UK?
Allpay Limited is a UK-based payment technology company headquartered in Hereford, founded in 1994. It serves over 400 public sector clients and manages hundreds of millions of pounds in payment transactions annually. The company is an authorised Payment Institution under the FCA and operates under the Payment Services Regulations 2017.
Open Banking in Practice: Allpay’s FCA-authorised status means it can offer both traditional payment methods and open banking bank-to-bank transfers under a single regulated framework. As the UK’s public sector increasingly moves away from cash and card, open banking provides a cost-efficient, secure alternative. Read more on openfuture.world.
FAQ
What shops and outlets accept allpay cards?
Allpay cards are accepted at PayPoint outlets, which include thousands of convenience stores, newsagents, and supermarkets across the UK.
How do I check my allpay card balance?
You can check your allpay card balance online at allpay.net, via the allpay app, or by calling allpay’s customer services line.
Is allpay connected to open banking?
Yes — allpay supports open banking-enabled payments for organisations on its platform, alongside traditional card and cash options.