Introducing PayNow.js - Embedded Checkout That Stays On Your Site

The biggest update this month is the launch of PayNow.js, our fully integrated iframe checkout solution. This has been one of our most requested features, and it's finally here.

What's Different?

Instead of redirecting your customers to a separate checkout page, PayNow.js embeds the entire purchase flow directly into your website or application. Your players never leave your site, which means better conversion rates and a more professional experience.

What You Get

The checkout appears as an iframe on your site - no redirects, no context switching, just a smooth purchase flow. Everything you expect from PayNow works in the iframe: trials, subscriptions, one-time purchases, all payment methods. Nothing is compromised.

You can match the checkout experience to your site's design - we've made it flexible enough to fit your brand while keeping it simple to implement. It works perfectly on mobile devices where a significant portion of gaming purchases happen, and the JavaScript integration is straightforward. If you can add a script tag, you can implement PayNow.js.

Resources

We've built comprehensive resources to help you get started:

• Live Demo: Check out js.paynow.gg to see it in action
• Documentation: Full implementation guide at docs.paynow.gg/paynow.js
• GitHub: Open source examples and code at github.com/PayNow-gg/PayNow.js

PayNow.js is already integrated into our default Summit template and our public headless template, so if you're using those, you're good to go.

Quick Note on Apple Pay: Apple Pay isn't available in the iframe on macOS quite yet. We can manually enable it for your iframe if you need it - just reach out. We're working on a better automated solution for this.

New Payment Controls to Optimize Your Revenue

We've added two powerful new tools that give you more control over who can purchase from your store. These features help reduce fraud, improve conversion rates, and protect your monthly recurring revenue.

Prepaid Card Blocking

You can now block prepaid cards either store-wide or for specific payment types. This gives you granular control over payment methods based on your needs.

Prepaid cards are often used for trial abuse and subscription fraud. Players can sign up for trials with disposable cards and never convert to paying customers. By blocking prepaid cards for trials and subscriptions, you can significantly improve your trial-to-paid conversion rates and reduce subscription churn.

Head to your Store Payment Settings and configure which payment types should block prepaid cards. You might allow them for one-time purchases but restrict them for trials and subscriptions.

Email-Based Banning

Sometimes you need to permanently block a problematic customer. Our new email-based banning system lets you ban users by their payment method email address.

When you ban an email, that person can't make purchases even if they create new accounts or use different usernames. The ban is tied to the payment method itself, making it much more effective than account-based bans. You'll find this on the Ban page in your portal.

These controls also help us reduce fraud across the entire platform, which benefits everyone by keeping payment processor relationships healthy and fees stable.

Headless Auth API & Multi-Customer Gifting

Our headless authentication API is now live, letting you authenticate customers without involving the management API - meaning no API keys required on the client side. Currently supported for username/Minecraft authentication, this makes it much easier to build secure custom integrations.

We've also added support for gifting to multiple customers at once through our cart system. This makes bulk gifting and giveaways much simpler to manage, whether you're rewarding community members or running promotional campaigns.

2025 Founders Edition Rewards

This is our first annual rewards program, and we're calling it the 2025 Founders Edition. The name reflects both our inaugural year of offering rewards and our appreciation for the creators who've helped build PayNow into what it is today.

We're recognizing stores that rank in the top 40% of earners on our platform. If your store qualifies, you'll see a yellow banner at the top of your dashboard (only visible to the store owner). If you operate multiple stores, each store has its own qualification status, so make sure to check and complete shipping details for each one separately.

Important: You must submit your shipping information by the end of this month to receive your reward.

We understand that switching payment platforms isn't an easy decision. The trust you've placed in us means everything, and this is our way of saying thank you. Here's to many more years together.

What's Coming Next

We're not slowing down. Here's what we're actively working on:

Upselling Feature

We're building native upselling capabilities to help you increase average order value. More details coming soon as we get closer to launch.

RCON Integration

This is a big one for expanding our game support. We're adding RCON (Remote Control) integration, which means you'll be able to connect your game server directly without needing to install a plugin.

RCON is a protocol supported by many multiplayer games, and by adding this connection method, we're opening the door to support far more games beyond our current offerings. If your game supports RCON, you'll soon be able to use PayNow without waiting for us to build a custom plugin.

Lunar Client Integration

We're working directly with Lunar Client to embed PayNow's iframe checkout into their game client. For context, Lunar Client currently has a Tebex module that lets players purchase without leaving the game. We're building the same capability for PayNow stores.

This means your players will be able to browse and purchase items directly from within the Lunar Client interface, creating the most seamless purchase experience possible for Minecraft servers. We'll share more details as this integration progresses.

Keep the Feedback Coming

These updates came directly from community feedback and conversations with our creators. If there's something you want to see in PayNow, let us know in Discord. We're building this platform for you, and your input shapes our roadmap.

Thanks for being part of the PayNow community. Here's to finishing 2025 strong and an even bigger 2026.

Questions about any of these features? Join our Discord or check out our documentation at docs.paynow.gg