At Atoa, we’re building a simpler, fairer way for businesses to get paid.
We help UK businesses collect payments using Pay by Bank and cards, with lower fees, faster settlement, and less admin for finance teams.
Pay by Bank is powered by secure open banking technology, allowing customers to pay directly from their banking app. Card payments are also supported at competitive rates, giving businesses flexibility across payment methods.
Based in East London, we’re an FCA-authorised payment institution with UK-based customer care.
Our focus is clear. Remove unnecessary complexity from payments so businesses can keep more of what they earn and get paid faster.
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Security and reliability are at the core of everything we build. Atoa is designed to meet the highest standards for payments, giving businesses and their customers confidence at every transaction.
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for businesses in the UK
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- Up to 50% lower payment fees
- Faster access to funds
- One platform for modern payments
ISO-27001 and SOC2 Secure
Security backed by UK banks
Authorised by the FCA
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Book a callAtoa is a UK payment provider that helps businesses accept Pay by Bank and card payments on one platform.
Pay by Bank uses secure open banking technology, allowing customers to pay directly from their bank app. Funds typically settle instantly. Card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay) are also supported, giving businesses flexible payment options across in-store, online, and remote payments.
Atoa is an FCA-authorised payment institution based in London and is rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot.
Pay by Bank allows customers to make payment via their UK Bank App or Internet Banking.
Instead of entering card details, customers:
- Scan a QR code or click a SMS/email payment link
- Select their bank
- Approve the payment securely in their banking app using Face ID or fingerprint scan
The money is sent directly from their bank to yours, often within seconds. No card details are shared, and no manual bank transfers are required.
- Pay by Bank – Funds are typically paid out instantly to your business bank account. Larger businesses can opt for end-of-day payouts, where transactions are consolidated into a single payout every 24 hours.
- Card payments – Card settlements depend on your existing price plan and payout structure with your current provider.
Yes. Atoa supports card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay) alongside Pay by Bank.
Customers can choose to pay by card when using a payment link or online checkout. While Pay by Bank offers lower fees and instant settlement, card payments give customers flexibility where needed.
Both options are managed in one dashboard.
Our Pay by Bank rates are typically up to 50% lower than traditional card processing fees, helping businesses reduce payment costs.
Our card rates are also highly competitive. Pricing depends on your business type and monthly processing volume.
Atoa is designed for UK businesses, including:
- UK-registered limited companies processing £50,000 or more in monthly payments
- Registered UK charities (discounted rates available)
We do not currently support sole traders.
You can sign up in minutes via the Atoa Dashboard or download the Atoa Business app on iOS or Android.
The application takes around 5 minutes to complete, and our UK-based team will guide you through onboarding. We also offer a 7-day free trial so you can explore the platform before going live.
If you’d prefer a walkthrough, you can request a demo or speak to our team at hello@paywithatoa.co.uk.
Atoa supports payments across multiple channels:
In person:
- Payment terminals
- QR code stands
Remotely:
- SMS and email payment links
- Xero invoice payments
Online:
- Shopify checkout
- Magento
- WooCommerce
- WordPress
Customers can pay using Pay by Bank or card.
Our UK-based support team is here to help.
You can reach us via:
- Email: hello@paywithatoa.co.uk
- Live chat: Available in your Atoa dashboard
- Help Centre: Visit our online Help Centre for guides and walkthroughs
