Online dating provider insparx has partnered with optile, the next-generation open payment platform for global online businesses, to introduce local payment options in regional markets including the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Brazil and Mexico. The integration of new payment methods helps insparx establish its dating portals be2 (an online dating service) and c-date (a digital platform for non-binding dates) in new markets. Key to success is that users are offered a variety of local and global payment options.

"We understand the importance for international companies such as insparx to have the ability to offer their dating services globally and as quickly as possible. This includes offering a variety of localised payment options to their international customers. insparx has leveraged our payments expertise and continues to see significant increases in its market coverage," says Kathrin Pamp, Senior Account Manager at optile.

As a flexible payment partner, insparx has been offered fast scaling options with optile for five years through the development of a solid payment infrastructure. This supports insparx's expansion strategy and facilitates the introduction of its main products into new markets.

With its proven "implementation-once" method, optile can quickly integrate any desired payment provider into its optile Open Payments system. In addition, other payment methods, acquirers and third-party solutions can be easily added with just a few clicks. All payment processes are managed via a single platform providing insparx with a significantly simplified payment infrastructure, allowing easy scaling of the payment setup. 

Since the start of this partnership, insparx has grown steadily. The company already offers the dating platforms be2 and c-date in more than 40 countries with the help of optile. Payment processes have been optimised and payments with credit cards and alternative payment methods have been made possible.

"Working with optile has allowed us to scale our online dating platforms faster by adding multiple payment methods for different regions through a single integration," says Liam Castagna, Head of Payments at insparx. "optile continues to provide excellent support and is a valuable partner for our future growth."