Planet and vaylens Join Forces to Streamline EV Charging Payments

Partnership delivers a single, integrated payment solution for Charge Point Operators (CPOs) across Europe to better manage multiple charging stations and reduce infrastructure costs.

Planet, a leading global provider of integrated payments and technology services, has announced a strategic partnership with vaylens, a leading provider of EV charging management software, which makes it easier for CPOs to manage payments across Europe.

vaylens specialises in simplifying the management and monetisation of EV charging infrastructure, empowering businesses with reliable, user-friendly solutions to integrate electric mobility into their long-term success.

Through this partnership, Planet and vaylens will deliver CPOs an advanced EV payment ecosystem that ensures secure, compliant, and frictionless payment transactions, creating a consistent and optimised charging experience for businesses and EV drivers alike.

CPOs are looking to address fragmented charging experiences, rising costs, and operational inefficiencies. By fully integrating Planet’s payment solutions with vaylens' technology platform, the partnership enables frictionless payments across multiple charging stations while reducing hardware investments and compliance complexities.

“The transition to eMobility requires smart and scalable payment solutions in card present and ecommerce that consumers are used to in their daily lives. Through our partnership with vaylens, we’re helping Charge Point Operators enhance the charging experience for EV drivers, in a way that addresses regulatory requirements”, said Alexander Fontein, Head of EV Charging at Planet.

“At vaylens, we believe that payments should never be a barrier to EV adoption,” said Christoph Schmock, Product Manager at vaylens. “Our collaboration with Planet allows us to offer an effortless, future-proof solution that makes charging stations more accessible while keeping infrastructure costs under control.”

Planet’s in-person, online and in-app payment products create seamless self-service payment experiences for drivers at the charging point, allowing them to pay with their preferred payment method, whether online, in-app or at the terminal. It means that CPOs can deliver smoother payment experiences with host-to-host integrations and transaction types.

Looking ahead, Planet and vaylens are committed to shaping the future of EV charging by driving innovation, enhancing compliance, and enabling cost-effective payment solutions that meet evolving market demands.

Their combined expertise will provide CPOs with a future-ready infrastructure, ensuring a secure, reliable, and seamless payment experience for EV drivers across Europe.

About Planet 

Planet is a revenue-generating payments service and technology provider. Planet helps businesses meet the needs of their customers by simplifying complex payments, helping people spend freely. Planet serves 550,000 merchants and 100 partner banks across more than 60 markets on five continents, Planet provides a single payments platform that offers acquiring, VAT Refund and Currency Conversion services. Planet is part of the Eurazeo portfolio of growth companies.
Find out more here: www.PlanetPayment.com

About vaylens

vaylens develops innovative software and SaaS solutions for the marketing and management of charging stations for electric vehicles. The company supports operators in managing, controlling, and monitoring their charging infrastructure while also providing technical support and training to ensure customers get the most out of vaylens products. Based in Dortmund, vaylens is part of the KOSTAL Group, alongside its hardware-focused sister company, Compleo Charging Solutions.

For more information, visit: www.vaylens.com