HAHNAIR
Different continents, different payment preferences The technical challenges of operating across 190 markets cannot be overstated. Hahnair currently accepts credit card payments in 112 of those markets, with payment methods available for all 190. The gap exists due to restrictions on card types in certain countries and varying levels of banking infrastructure. Some markets have their own card schemes, whilst others rely on international networks like Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay, JCB and Diners Club Discover.
The company’ s payment strategy must account for significant variations across markets. While many assume credit cards work uniformly worldwide, Benjamin explains that practically every country uses credit cards differently and for different reasons. What Europeans might view as unnecessary alternative payment methods are nothing short of essential in other regions. Naturally, this can make things complicated for a payments department, but Benjamin relishes the challenge. His team starts with a global view to identify quick wins, then moves to solutions that make a real impact for people living within specific countries.“ We look at this from a point of view of B2B, so whatever the travel agent wants and needs, we’ ll supply,” he explains.
The company begins with BSP Cash, a payment method used in the Billing and Settlement Plan system that the
46 February 2026